Another week had passed. Tyler and Audrey visited for sometime again, for reasons I didn't want to know, and Adrian had been more quiet than usual. I knew why but I wandered every night, not wanting to sleep, if things would go back to normal after what we had both realized. Adrian has become a hybrid. It was a secret I would keep to myself and one Adrian and I would both share. He hadn't burst into a transformation ever since the last time and he'd been trying to hone his new truth and powers. That was something really admirable about him. Not letting the unexpected twist of things depress him, but making the most out of it. Though, I understood Adrian's conflicted view of being part his kind and part a kind who hates his kind, I wish this would've happened to him not during an era where the hatred between our kinds were too profound. I constantly wished things would get less complicated, but I had helped a vampire - the greatest taboo a pack hunter can commit, so what could I exp
My hands on the wall beside the door slid down slowly as I reclined back. I looked at everyone else, and the cluelessness showed on their faces. I didn't know how to take in that information. Really, I didn't want to believe it. It had always been my dream to be the Luna of this pack - I had fantasized about it and spent my idle time speculating on how exactly the kingdom would be with me and Ty- He walked out of the room he was in with Audrey and closed the door behind him. With his back against the wall, he shifted his gaze to me. I could see regret and self-denial in his eyes, as if he was trying to tell me something but he didn't want anyone else to hear. My father's voice brought back my attention, "Oh, that's splendid, Alpha. Em…when will the preparations begin?" "As soon as my son proposes to the girl." "He hasn't proposed yet?" "No, but he's told me he wishes to marry her and I have come to tell you so you can talk to the girl's father." I turned to look back at Tyler an
Sarah listened carefully and understood exactly what I was talking about without me explaining further. She knew I had strong feelings for both Adrian and Tyler. Adrian had a mysterious charm, and we had a special connection. Tyler, on the other hand, was my first love who betrayed and embarrassed me but I still felt a connection towards. "It's completely normal to feel that way, especially when it comes to matters of the heart. It really isn't as complicated as you're making it to be." Sarah said. "What do you mean by that?" "The thing is, babes, you really need to use more head than heart in dealing with things of the heart, or else you'd just be depressed and miserable. Ask yourself what makes you attracted to both Adrian and Tyler, and then ask yourself what you want and what is important to you. If things align to one guy or to yourself, it's still a win for you." I didn't really understand what she meant so I asked, "You'd have to repeat that." "Look babes, it's perfectly o
Tyler looked at him then dragged me to his side, still holding my arm, "It's like I haven't given you a proper thrashing yet…" "If you wanna go for it now, you can come on ahead. Let her go first." Adrian looked at me with empathy. "And who are you to tell me what to do?" "Let her go…" "Fuck my ass." Tyler said and spat at Adrian. Adrian smirked then cleaned his mouth with the back of his hand. He started walking towards us with a raised fist and just before he struck Taylor, I stood in front of Taylor and held Adrian's chest with my right hand. "No, please…don't…", Adrian looked at me in confusion as he lowered his fist. "Both of you should stop this please. Just stop everything…it's not helping anybody." I said, panting. Tyler still walked closer to Adrian so their faces were inches from one another, "If you think I'd let you take what's mine, you better think again. And I swear if I see you again, I'll tear you limb from limb." He brushed his shoulder as he walked past him
The other pack hunters noticed my growing connection with Adrian, as a result of the number of hours I spent with him. Ever since the last incident, we had been cautious to not be seen alone so we planned to meet only at nights. When a month already passed, we got more comfortable talking during the day, as far as we were in the midst of others, except my father. The others disapproved of our connection, and their worried expressions showed their concern. It seemed like my involvement with Adrian had stirred up fear and uncertainty among them.One by one, pack members came to me (including people I had never talked to), looking worried and cautious. They spoke quietly, telling me to stay away from Adrian and break the bond between us. They warned me about the dangers of being with "someone like him" and going against our pack's traditions and values."You're our leader's daughter, you should know better." One guy who looked like Brad Pitt told me."I had asked you out not too long ag
With her Jezebel-like voice, she did, "I was busy over there with Tiana trying to arrange the books in the library when Lily came up to me to tell me that if I thought I had won by getting you for myself, then I should think again. I asked her what she meant and she told me your mom didn't give birth to you. She said your father slept out to have you since your mom was barren and died that way. I asked her what proof she had to say such nonsense and she told me you told her yourself…" The more she spoke the more my mouth opened slowly. Her wicked smile played on her lips."That's enough! So tell me Lily, is that true?""Tyler, it seems you already believe her so whatever I say won't change anything.""So, she is right?"I rolled my eyes in annoyance and proceeded to leave but he blocked my way, "How dare you speak of my family like that? Have you no fear?""She's lying." I told him bluntly."And why would she do that?""Oh, I don't know because she wants both of us to argue and fight
A pin drop could be heard.The vampire remained quiet. This obviously boiled my father's blood."Can't you speak?!"He remained in his ordeal, only returning the same death glare my father gave him."I'm coming, Sarah." She barely heard me since she was so focused on the vampire. Guess she was also fascinated too.I maneuvered my way to Adrian, feeling anxious and excited. I could see shock and recognition in his eyes. There was a connection between them that went beyond what I could guess. I wanted to know what had happened between them and how it would affect us now."Adrian…" I called to him, just a few people away from where he stood, but he didn't look away from the vampire."Adrian…" I called again but he didn't budge."If you won't talk, then we'll get the information out of you the hard way." My father commanded and waved his hands to signal the men to take him away to be locked up. "Meeting dismissed!"They held him roughly and as he was being dragged away, I could see the wa
"I can't…""Of course you can't… You've become so weak, hiding yourself among these animals. You think you can hide from your true nature…" The vampire looked at Adrian with a piercing gaze and spoke in a scornful tone. Adrian's face showed the pain caused by those words."You cannot hide for so long…when they find out who you really are, you know they'll mercilessly kill you."I felt a chill run down my spine, realizing that the vampire's threats were serious. If Adrian was caught, the consequences would be severe. The vampire wasn't lying about that."That's not for you to curtail...tell me what you guys are planning to do.""I didn't tell that idiotic old man and you think it's you I'll tell?" He laughed, "I have already told you. Judgement is eminent and you will not escape it, if you continue to be an ally to them." I made a sound which made Adrian notice me hiding behind the statue, in the shadows. Surprise and concern crossed his face. I stood there, holding my chest, hoping