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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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Getting up to the Uni went well. As soon as I got off the bus, Sarah rushed over to me."So how did the revising go yesterday?""Good. Peter really helped me!"I'm a good liar. I give her one of my magnificent I smiles."Great. At least, there's something positive about the Bathorys.""Sarah...""Ok, ok!”A guy almost crushes into us, carrying flyers. Immediately, he puts one in our hands and leaves without a word. I look at Sarah, a little bewildered, but she's already focused on reading it."We absolutely must go!""Uh... Where?" She shows me the flyer she's holding in her hands."They're organizing a party on campus!" I take a closer look."It's a fraternity party.""Yeah, Logan's, but we don't care, there's always a lot of people at these parties, there's a little chance of bumping into him.""I don't know. Generally, things get out of hand at that kind of party.""You have my word! If it's a crap, we won't stay!" Her good mood wins me over."Ok, sounds good! You win, I'll go with
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That said, I find he has a nerve talking to me like that when we know that he used his power on me to cover up for his brother! But I prefer to be docile for now. I just nod. Now that the warnings are over. Draven folds his hands and adopts a professor like attitude."First of all, we know that your gifts are related to your emotions. You'll have to learn how to handle them.""Why isn't it the same for everyone?""Every witch is different. Sometimes there are predispositions in a specific area... Whole others are capable of very different things, without mastering any gift in particular. We're going to have to determine whether you belong more to the first or to the second category.""And how can we find out?""We'll do exercises. We'll stimulate your senses and emotions to see how the my react." I feel my fingers tingling and my body shivering, eager to start the tests."I don't understand why we can't start tonight...""Because you're not ready!""Of course I am! I feel great and I
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I move back a little, in order to keep a clear head."Hum... It's the one in which there are all the personal stories.""Myeah... Nothing very exciting.""I'm interested in what these girls felt... I feel the same. This inner energy that is continually swirling deep inside me is quite frightening.Since yesterday, I feel it's struggling to take possession of me.""Really?""Yes... It's both frightening and exhilarating."Am I really having a normal conversation with Lucian? The Lucian?Mmh... Like when you make love for the first time?" I'm sure I've just gone as red as a beetroot."You know... When that desire rises in you, addictive and uncontrollable...""You can't compare sex to magic!" He tries to pull the book out of my hands, but I cling to it like a lifebuoy. I'm not really used to the charming and malicious Lucian yet. I think I preferred the old one! At least I could tell him to get lost without feeling guilty. The new one is more endearing and makes my body shudder. And it'
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I stare at the grimoire for a moment then I say, mischievously:"With all this, I haven't got very far in my reading. You've just disrupted my learning..." He grabs the manuscript and closes it before throwing it on the floor beside the bed as if it were a mere magazine."Lucian!" I nudge him to show him my displeasure."To hell with these old dusty books! They're so boring!" He says this, his nose riveted to the ceiling, sprawled on my pillow. I try to refrain from admiring him, looking so peaceful and thoughtful.We remain thus for a moment, seated side by side until I break the silence."What do you feed on?""Well, it depends...""Of what?""What do you mean by 'you'. Are you talking about vampires in general or just about my brothers and me?""Why isn't it the same?""Vampires need to feed on blood to survive. No matter how they get it. If they have to kill for it, it doesn't bother them." I swallow with difficulty even though I already knew the answer."And you?""We've establis
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This morning, I feel like my head's caught in a vice. I drag my feet, so much so that I will not be late for class. I rush to the dining room and, like the day before, grab a fruit before running out. I hurry to the bus stop and arrive just in time to see it pass right under my nose. Great! That's a good start!Instead of waiting around for another twenty minutes or so on a bench. I decide to walk on campus. Once there, I rush to my first class as fast as possible, but I arrive late anyway.I try to slip unnoticed up to my place next to Sarah. Unsuccessfully! I catch the teacher's disapproving glance. Oh shit!"Well then, what happened to you? I waited for you this morning.""I know, sorry, I didn't wake up.""Did you do some wild things with your body last night?"My heart pounds gently when I think back to my evening with Lucian. A slow smile illuminates my face. Why does thinking about it makes me feel so cheerful, all of a sudden? Maybe because I had a great time...Sarah's still
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However, I know he's right. I can't take the risk of using my powers in college without really knowing how to control them. It wouldn't be prudent. I could hurt innocent people. Draven is the voice of wisdom in this house."Very well... I'll be more patient." He pulls a rather unexpected cheeky face."Be careful, I never said you have to suffer without defending yourself. I only said manage things without using magic. After all, nothing is stopping you from getting your own back." I nod and surrender to his friendly embrace. At least, I feel like I have a family. He had that reassuring side of the big brother that I've never had.Well, a big vampire brother, anyway."You feel better?""Yes... I'm still angry with this girl but, at least, I won't set fire to the faculty!""At last, I love it when you behave with foresight!" I laugh at his old school language and thank him for his support. He knew how to cheer me up.Draven shakes my hand with affection."I hope I was able to relieve so
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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
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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
