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Dr. Simmons invites us to come up and collect the research files in order to be able to start working on it outside of class. I've never spent so much time gathering my belongings and getting ready to leave. And Sarah is in the same state as me. We look at each other at the same time."Oops, with all the bullshit we were slinging out in the corridor, I don't know how we're gonna get away with it.""Oh, it's okay, it's not like we insulted him!""We did say he was probably old, fat and ugly!""It was a joke, and then he doesn't seem to have taken any real notice.”Once we get to the foot of the podium, we're the last ones to collect our files and find ourselves face to face with our teacher. "Now then ladies..." I bite my cheek, overcome with uneasiness. Never mind my but blushes. He's really sexy!Close up, it's painfully obvious. This guy has a kind of wild aura that will, definitely unleash the hormones of all the females students at this university! Seeing that Sarah is petrified
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TONIGHT, the atmosphere is still tense at the manor. Laura is at the heights of Bathoromy naughtiness. I give myself a headache in the kitchen preparing something nice to eat and the result is: she still refuses to eat! I'm losing my patience. "If you don't eat, I'm confiscating your dolls until tomorrow!""You don't have the right! You're not the boss!""And you're not either! If I talk to Draven, he'll agree with me.""My brother would never do that to me!" I sigh loudly. I'm not gonna tear my hair out because of this snotty kid. "Laura, it's getting late and if you don't eat, I'll end up getting angry." She just laughs at me. "Hahaha, you're funny, as if it were possible to be afraid of you!" I can hardly keep myself from screaming. "Well, now that's enough, you're going to eat. At least half of your plate.""Nan, Nan, Nan!" I try to give her a spoonful for the fifteenth time, but she keeps shaking her head."I don't believe it! What do I have to do to get you to eat?”"You can'
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This morning, I'm still so worried. I didn't get much sleep! I kept having horrible nightmares. In some, I was being chased by a family of zombies through the manor house, in others, I was the Bathory's meal. This food thing is really getting to me. All the little details I've put together is making me reflect on the nature of my hosts. And on the darkness surrounding them. I see Sarah coming to meet me. She looks more rested than I am. It's not very surprising considering..."Hey, Celeste! Hi! So how was your night?"Great! I rummaged through the trash and then I didn't sleep a wink all night! "I really have to talk to you. I've been dying to since yesterday!""What's going on? You seem very excited!""You'll never believe me..." I'm troubled and Sarah realizes it. My lack of sleep added to my worries, have an effect on my mood."I have a rather open mind in general."In this case, I doubt it. I don't know how to admit to her that I was wrong. It's not easy.I finally take the plunge
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I turn around and walk away headed for the library. I go back over all the things that aren't quite right with this family. I don't have enough fingers to count them on.On entering the library, I check that nobody knows me before slipping behind a computer. I think for a moment about how to carry out my investigation, then I log onto the internet and start typing on my keyboard. I remain so for more than an hour taking notes in references to do with myths and legends. Many books correspond to works recommended by Dr Simmons. I then go to the related shelves and recover a good ten or so before settling down to go through them in more detail.I sit down at a table a little away, not wanting people to see the nature of my research. What will I discover? The first book I discover is an old ancient book. I feel a little ridiculous, I was eager to study these legends for my class, but not to connect them to real creatures. Am I going mad?I summon my courage and take a deep breath before o
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As I arrive in front of the manor, I take a deep breath. What should I do? I decide to flee immediately. I go home, pack my things. They don't know that I know. I just need to leave when the time's right, incognito.I glance to the side: no cars. With a bit of luck, the manor will be empty. If not, I'll have to try to keep a cool head. For if they discover that I know their secret, they probably won't appreciate it at all, and I won't be able to defend myself.At this thought, I swallow with difficulty and walk up to the big staircase that leads to the entrance. I recall my first day here seeing myself ascending these same steps, remembering how disconcerted I felt. I already had a bad feeling. I should have listened to my instinct and run for my life! I have to face up to the consequences of my actions and right now, it means getting myself out of this shit!Once inside I stand still in the middle of the entrance hall. Taking my courage with both hands, I stride up the flight of stai
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"I think I'd have noticed if I was a vampire!”"I didn't say that." I freeze, a trinket in my hand. What is this bullshit? A ploy to convince me to stay?"My life is all that is most ordinary! There's nothing of a legendary creature about me.""And yet..." I stare at him, feeling anger mingling with fear."Stop that, now! If it's another one of your stratagems to make me change my mind, it's really low, Draven!""You've never even noticed strange things happening in your presence, objects coming to life? Impressions that prove to be true? Prophetic dreams, wounds that miraculously heal?""You're kidding, right?" He doesn't answer and just stares at me with a most serious expression on his face. What am I supposed to say?"Nothing of the sort has ever happened not any more than most people. Some intuitions sometimes proved right, but nothing supernatural!""And what about the lamp that flew across this room?""What lamp?”"When Lucian attacked you that night, a lamp struck his head...
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"You say this as if it were perfectly normal situation..." His eyes sparkle with mischief."I'm pretty good and Laura has only just been integrated into the human world. With Peter and Lucian, it's more complicated.""That it should be complicated with Lucian is obvious but... Peter?" Draven sighs."Our father assumes that he has done us a great honour by transforming us. The fact that Peter clings with all his might to his humanity exasperates him deeply. But don't worry... Our father has several properties in different cities all over the world, and because he works a lot, he's often away. We're used to it and it's just as well.”"So I'll practically never come across him...""Most likely." So much the better, I'm not sure I want to know him."You'll see that in his presence the atmosphere is charged negatively. We can feel him, even when he's miles from here.""That sort of information doesn't make me feel much better.""I prefer to warn you. You think Lucian's bad? Next to our fat
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Upon entering the dining room, I discover Peter in his usual place."Where are the others?" Draven"Laura's in her room, she wasn't hungry.""It's okay, Peter... She knows. She ended up catching on." Peter looks at me, surprised."How?""In fact, when you think about it, it wasn't so complicated to pinpoint what's wrong with you all... You're not always very discreet.""Nevertheless, you're the first to have discovered it..." Peter "Probably because I'm gifted!""Everybody at Mystery Spell thinks of us as a wealthy marginalized family. Our father is a public figure here and we are here, students. Except for Draven who handles family affairs""And I handle you! And it's not always easy...""I'm not the one who gives you the most trouble.""Admittedly, where is our dear brother by the way?""No idea." Draven sighs. I'm not surprised that Lucian is the one that causes him the most problems. He seems to be a free spirit.Peter turns to me with a gentle face."Welcome to the family Celeste
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Next minute, we're immersed in the Manor's pool, just under my window. When I emerge, still hanging onto his neck, I try to catch my breath."I'm going to kill you!""Come on, little thing. Admit that you loved it, I can feel the excitement vibrating inside of you." We stare at each other lovingly for a long while in silence staying perfectly still. I reach out and touch his cheek. I'm worried that it's all just a dream. But no, he's really here in front of me."I missed you so much...""We shouldn't... Draven is going to kill us.""No he won't! Come here..." He suddenly draws me against him and keeps me nestled in the hollow of his arm. I am happier than I've ever been.I move away slightly and plunge my eyes into his. His eyes are gentle. I can read all the tenderness he has for me. I embrace him and lay a gentle kiss on his mouth. He slides his tongue over my lips. I sigh with pleasure. Each touch brings my body a little closer to burning point.I arch my back pressing myself again
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By the end of the day, I still haven't seen Lucian! If Sarah hadn't been there, I don't know what I'd have done. I'd probably have drowned in sorrow. I am nevertheless, quite depressed. His absence leaves a gaping hole in my chest. I miss it terribly.Sarah had a very good idea organizing this night in. I couldn't have gone back to the manor. Everything there reminds me of Lucian. Every room, every nook and corner. Despite my disagreement with Draven, I am grateful to him for allowing me to get out and breathe away from them.WHEN I arrive at Sarah's, I immediately collapse on her bed."I bought some mint chocolate ice cream, just get your mind off things.""It won't be too much!""Nothing like a little sugar to make a sad girl feel better!""It doesn't work, miracles either!""You never know!" Sarah goes to the kitchen and comes back victoriously carrying the tub of ice cream. She sits beside me and hands me a spoon."Go on, let it all out!""What do you mean?""It's a girl's night i
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"Still, I don't think it's necessary for you to forbid us from seeing each other. We're not kids!""Yet you both behave like one.""That's not fair! I made a mistake, one little mistake! I think your punishment is cruel!""Oh yeah? Tell that to the poor man you nearly killed last night!""Yes, but I didn't!""You were lucky, it could have been much worse, I had to use my power on him to cover you and protect the family! So, until I can trust you again, you don't see each other outside the manor and that's final!" With these words, he gets up and leaves the room without a goodbye.I feel terrible. My stomach is in knots again. I'm not sure I eat anything."Don't fret Celeste... He just needs a bit of time, you really scared him!""I didn't want to... I didn't see him coming and...""I know, you'd never do anything to hurt anyone intentionally and slip-ups happen, we've all been there. Now, eat up!""I don't feel like it...""I told you human food wasn't good!" Laura forces a smile out
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Once in my room, we remain silent for a long time. What just happened is horrible. Anxiety comes over me as I fix Lucian, speechless. I discover with horror aside to my gifts which I hadn't imagined. I just cause a car accident and a man may have died because of me...My mind drifts to my parents who died in a road accident. All of a sudden my legs give way and I collapse to the ground holding my head in hands. There's a bitter taste in my mouth and a lead weight in my stomach. I tremble like a leaf, I feel so bad... Lucian immediately rushes towards me and puts his arms around my shoulders, drawing me up against him.I want to cry. I'd like to go back in time before this all happened, but it's impossible. I know only too well, you can't fight death."Don't worry. Everything work out fine.""You think so? My God. I feel so bad...""Believe me, Draven will take care of everything.""Draven... He warned me but I don't listen... It's all my fault! It's my fault if that man doesn't come b
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I fix for a moment the cars parked below and rub my hands together. I slowly make the power inside me rise, containing it in order to prepare myself. If Draven hears about it, I'm dead meat! As for Lucian, he'll have all eternity to suffer his wrath.I close my eyes and focus on a car with increased attention. I try to move it but only manage to make it shake on the spot. I realize that it's extremely difficult to try this kind of magic trick at such a distance and on such a heavy object. I try again but it still doesn't work, I sigh."If you get annoyed, it won't work at all. Be patient.""It's so frustrating to know that I'm capable of it but that my power doesn't obey me.""The more you train, the easier it'll get, you have to give yourself time." For once, I don't listen. A bit annoyed, I concentrate again.Only, instead of being calm and posed as Draven advised me, I let myself be overwhelmed by my emotions. I'm soon invaded by a great force, whirling in me as if ready to fight.
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"You should see the look on your face, the whole lecture theatre knows what you're thinking of, or rather, of whom...""What's it got to do with you? Go see Logan if you're desperate!""She's right, you know, you are very... Transparent." Sarah"You aren't going to start too, are you?" I asked the bitch."Oh come on, was it that good with Lucian last night?""Better than that!""Uh... That explains the great eyes and rosy cheeks." Sarah"Rubbish!" I listen for a few minutes to the boring monologue of the teacher, then I retort."How can you expect me to concentrate? It's the weekend in a few minutes.""Have you got something planned?”"Lucian's planning something...""Wow... What a perfect man this Lucian!""I'm crazy about him..." She contemplates me, thoughtful."As I can see." I wish she could understand and be happy for me. But I understand that the situation is difficult for her, as her friend's going out with a guy that she hates. Complicated situation!"So why all the fuss?""H
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The next morning, I whistle to myself as I go to wake Laura, I open the curtains and take the time to savour the sun on my skin. Yes, I'm in a very good mood today! All smiles, I turn to Laura who looks rather grumpy."Hello Laura!"“Mmm.”"Let's see, what's wrong now? Yesterday, it was the heat and the day before it was. The colour of my clothes. What are you going to criticize today?""Aside from you, nothing.""Laura, be nice please.""Mmh let me see... Uh... No, don't feel like it!" My smile fades. I won't let this little pest spoil my day!"No need to glare at me like that, I'll go have a shower."I stay speechless as she passes in front of me. She's a fine one to talk. I prepare he clothes for school, make her bed and tidy her room, while she washes.Once she comes out of the shower, wrapped in her towel, I go to the bathroom while she dresses, to tidy up behind her. Again. I then sit her down on a chair to untangle her long hair. After several weeks of struggle, we've finally m
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I surrender myself into his arms and relish in his caress with a growing pleasure. When he's taking his time like now, I have difficulty controlling myself. I feel so good with him. I huddle in his arms and raise my face to meet his. I kiss his full mouth and groan feeling the soft twitch of his tongue against mine. His sweetness gradually turns into a devouring passion and his lips play and comes mine.He brushes them, tastes them, before returning to draw their outline. Each of my sighs encourages his expert manoeuvres. His fingers trace the line of my neck, play with my hair, caress my neck, accentuating his kiss.Lucian draws me to him, smiling boldly, and I read an unsatisfied hunger in his amber eyes, a hunger equal to mine. He captures my mouth again and hugs me with a welcome force. I want him to trouble me as much as he stirs me. I want his caresses everywhere on me. When he slips his hands under my sweater, I sigh with impatience as our skins touch. His mouth slowly descends
Forbidden Thirst (Crimson Shadows Book #1) Chapter 58
After quickly getting my things out, I try to pick up the thread of his lecture. It's not easy. I only skimmed through what he gave me yesterday, too pre-occupied with Lucian. Sarah was right in saying that it was an important course. I intend to make the most of my afternoon to go to the library and catch up. No way am I letting Professor Simmons down!As I arrive at the library, I'm really enthusiastic. With Professor Simmons note, Sarah's notes and my textbook, I can't go wrong! And never again will I skip class. At least, not for this subject. As for the literature course...As I look for a place to sit, I notice a hand waving at me. It's Peter, quietly sat at the back, away from the crowd. My revising session is off to a bad start whenever I find myself alone with him, we tend to talk for hours on end.I head nevertheless in his direction and sit on the seat facing him. I can always try to revise and talk at the same time, it doesn't cost any thing to try."It's crazy, I can alwa
