"Me?! A chosen one?" I asked, barely able to speak.Adrian nodded solemnly. "Yes, Lily. The prophecy has gifted you to be the key to our future. Find the key and find the way. You ARE that key….."Emotions began overwhelming me—uncertainty, self-denial, excitement, and hope. How could I, little flimsy, be the second chosen one to bring unity to our realm? Did the moon goddess and ancient gods choose with their eyes covered? This was fictitious and totally hard to believe. I almost chuckled.Deep inside, I did feel he was telling me the truth but it was too bizarre for me to even imagine."Adrian, I can hardly live my own life without feeling like a mess every second. How can the gods and goddess choose me to help bring balance to our world?" I said with a light voice."We don't know why we're chosen, Lily. We just accept it - like the way I have accepted who I am." A tender smile stretched out on his lips making them more alluring."Still, it's so bizarre…imagine me. Me! A chosen one
"Hush, Sarah, or you'll attract attention." I cautioned her and quickly went to close the door with one of my wings, which felt weird. "Holy shit…holy shit…" "Do I look that horrid?" I asked. "I don't know…what I can tell you, babes…that's if you're in there." "Sarah, I'm replying you. Yes I'm here." "Then please change back - this shit is really terrifying." "Do I look that bad?" "For god sake just change back!" She yelled. "I don't know how to!" I yelled back. "Oh no.." "What?" "Shhhhh." "What is it?" "Footsteps. You need to hide. Someone's coming." "But where?" "I don't know. In the bathroom. Go in..now." Sarah shoved my feathery self into the bathroom… "Urrghhh…oh gosh. I hate birds. I hate feathers." She kept on whimpering. "Thanks a lot." I said sarcastically. "Don't say anything okay?" "I'll try." She went to open the door and I heard mom's voice. "Where's Lily?" "Morning, Aunt." "Morning. Isn't Lily with you?" "Em, now…well she went downstairs to get a
I couldn't still believe what I was hearing. Memories and moments from my life suddenly made sense, and I felt a strong sense of purpose burning inside me. Yet, it was still coupled with confusion."But why? I don't still understand, why was I chosen?" I asked, feeling curious and a little scared.Adrian looked into my eyes and spoke with confidence. "Okay, here's a reason I can tell you, It's your spirit, Lily. Your determination, kindness, and strength. Guardians aren't just picked randomly; they are made through the challenges of life. They become symbols of hope in the face of darkness."He explained the responsibilities that come with being a Guardian—the sacrifices, the difficult trials, and the constant need to protect our world and keep everything in balance. As Adrian spoke, I felt fear and purpose welling up inside me. I realized that the weight of the world was now on my shoulders and I was definitely not ready."Adrian," I whispered, uncertain yet resolute, "what do I do
He softly bit a part of my neck and I felt a surge of energy run through my body. He had marked me as his. I was already his. There was no denying.This was the first time I was having sex with anyone so I didn't want him to notice my inexperience and naivety, but I felt he did and that's why he was slow and gentle with me.He slid his right hand down my abdomen, my belly button too sensitive, and traced my core. The tingling of my essence made me shudder. I was completely wet under him."Do you like that?" He whispered into my ear."Uhun." I slowly nodded.He continued to stroke my labia, each movement sending pulsating jerks through my hips. He worked on it till I felt it coming. And then I came undone on him.He took the same finger and licked my essence in front of me, showing that he wanted every part of me. I really liked this side of him.He finally stopped the shower and wrapped a towel around both our bodies to dry us.I whispered to him, "Adrian, we're not done are we?""Oh,
"Yes. You both are two in one. One cannot be without the other. A Guardian always has a companion and mate, or else most of her powers won't be manifested. The same way your grandfather was to your grandmother that's how your other person will be to you." I immediately understood she was referring to Adrian. Adrian, the hybrid vampire I loved, was connected to my destiny. I asked, "Aunt? Can…a vampire be the other person for me? Can he be connected to my destiny?" Sarah gave me a side look but I didn't pay any attention to her reaction. Aunt Belinda thought for a while and then smiled at me, "It is not the label or nature that matters, it is the heart. If both of your hearts are conjoined, then he's the right one for you. He who is the companion to the Guardian also has an important part to play in the prophecies too." "That's exactly what Adrian told me." I whispered myself. As Aunt Belinda shared more, my mind was overwhelmed. It was hard to understand the huge responsibility I
It was chaos. Screams filled the air, and fear gripped my heart. —-----It was a normal Wednesday afternoon. I was with Jaxon and Adrian on the training field when I started hearing screams. People rushed in through the gates, mostly women and girls.Sarah who was outside the gates came bustling in to meet us."What happened?" Jaxon asked."G…d..He…vam…vampires…they're attacking our men outside…"Our ears stood on alert. Jaxon and Adrian rushed to inform my father and I took Sarah in. The day we finally feared had come. My father's diplomacy was futile and I knew Rex would be saying 'I told you so' if he could see what was happening right now.My father ordered all the warriors to arm themselves for battle as the vampires threatened to take down our home. Jaxon was the head of a fleet and they were already sent out into the battleground, outside the gates. The gates were barricaded and all the women and kids were instructed by my mother to stay in an underground safe room. Sarah and
I blinked slowly and found myself back in the weapon room, in my human body and with my leg severely cut. Coincidentally, my mom burst through the door and gasped dramatically. "Lily! I've been looking for you! I thought you were….your leg! What happened to your leg?" She rushed to me and helped me up. She didn't ask me anything or say anything as she helped me walk slowly back to the safe room, because of my injured leg. There, she and Sarah helped treat my wounds. They kept on asking me what happened but I just told them I mistakenly held a long dagger and injured myself. I noticed my mom's scrutinizing look on me as I recounted the lie to both of them, but she suppressed her questions and told me to rest. Adrian was right. The vampires retreated but a lot of our warriors had been injured and some brutally killed. We held their memorials the day after and my father had gotten sterner after Rex had given him the final verdict to prepare for war which he wholeheartedly agreed to
~LILY'S POV~Adrian and I had a big task ahead of us. Our father wanted to send him to singlehandedly get help from Tyler's army (yes, he was now the general of the army) but I intervened and stated why Adrian would be unsuccessful if he went alone. "You know how Tyler hates Adrian, father. He won't want to give his fleets if it's Adrian who requests from him." I protested."Tyler won't be incompetent to do that in these dire times. He knows better.""And I know him father. His father has gone to gather more allies so the feeling of authority that has settled on his head will only add to his disdain and rudeness. If you send Adrian alone, he would come back alone.""If Jaxon was here I would send him, but God knows where he has run off too!" My father turned and banged the table. Jaxon had disappeared after the recent battle. People who fought with him said he was injured but if he was, why wasn't he brought back? I did worry about him. "Fine! What should be done now?""I will go wit