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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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I turn off her lamp and leave the room on tiptoe. In the corridor, I hear a soft Melody on piano. I walk past Peter's half-open door.He's sitting in front of the piano. His fingers sliding nimbly across the keys as if caressing them. I stand and watch him calmly. He possesses that mysterious and a slightly of the wall charm that artists often have. Sometimes, Peter seems to carry the weight of the world on his rounded shoulders.When he notices my presence, he stops playing."Oh sorry... Perhaps I'm disturbing you...""Not at all. You look tired, not too difficult with Laura?""Oh, I can see that you've good hearing!""What do you think: I'm a musician and a vampire, that helps!" I laugh openly and lean against the door. If I'd known that I'd be laughing with vampires, I'd have made an appointment with a psychiatrist!"Can I ask you something?""Yes?""How was it with the other nannies? Were there any problems?""No one has lasted more than a week, before you. Laura can't stand stran
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My feelings right. A few days ago I was an illustrious unknown and now the while auditorium is watching me. Just because Lucian's with me. Their eyes pass from one of us to the other and then whisper intensify. There's something exciting about having Lucian's attention for me alone. I try to curb that funny tingling that takes hold of me when he's that close. I'm too afraid of what it means.The course starts as usual; with the exception of Lucian being close to me. I realise I have a hard time thinking when he's around. A bit like he was short-circuiting my brain.After a quarter of an hour of theoretical explantations, the teacher asks for a volunteer to come and do an exercise on the board. Caroline volunteers. I stiffen instinctively on hearing her shrill wince.Close by me. Lucian notices my change of mood. Nothing escapes him. He leans towards my ear."Do you have a problem with this girl?""Not at all, why do you say that?""I don't know, I have a sixth sense that alerts me to
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We follow in Lucian's footsteps, guided by the sounds of the party. The students chatter mixed with the music. In the end, we overtake him and get to the door just as it opens. We come face to face with a young man who's already a little tipsy."Oh hello girls. We were waiting for you."He leans against the doorframe to let us pass, wanting to appear sexy, but he burps loudly and breaks the spell. Before I go through the door, I turn around. Lucian still in the landing. He doesn't seem to be in a hurry to come in. Is he going to stay outside on the look out? This is quite ridiculous. The student stares at him for a moment and then addresses him mockingly."What are you waiting for, you counting the stars man? Come in, come in, the party's inside." Poor thing. You don't know who you're inviting in.Once inside. I see the room is crowded. We reach the bar, where a pile of goblets filled with various and unknown beverages are waiting on the counter. I grab one in passing and follow Sarah
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“Wow, Caroline!”"I know!" She sounds like a bitch in heat, so calculated that it's ridiculous. I really want to laugh, but I hold myself back. When I meet Lucian's malicious look, it becomes more difficult. I bite my lips to stop myself. But any desire to giggle disappears when Logan says:"Celeste! Your turn!" My hands are sweaty, but it doesn't matter. I won't back out now. I out my hand on the bottle and spin it fast. I focus on it as if my life depended on it. I can't land on Logan or Caroline! So I don't have many options.I feel the warmth of my gifts awakening deep inside me. I've been thinking about it since the game started. Might as well make the best of it! I freeze, my fists clenched, and I'm invaded by whirlwind of sensations. It's very important that no one notices any change in the atmosphere. Especially not Lucian, who knows perfectly what I'm capable of.My finger starts to tingle and my skin warms up. I get the impression that there's electricity in the air.I immed
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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
