30 Minutes Later
Blake POV
I had just gotten out of the bathroom, water still dripping from my body, which was clad in a white towel. Just then I heard a text notification from the receiving room. I had left my phone in my coat's pocket.
Taking quick strides into the living area, I swooped up my phone wiping my right hand against the towel before opening the text. It was from Stella, it read;
★Has the witch done anything to you yet?★
★I am bored here, Blake. All I do is train all day. I miss playing pranks on you (crying emoji, Halo emoji)★
★Sir Louis is out on business...again★
★Mom hasn't been making her muffins as much as she used to, i think she misses you but is too proud to admit it★
It read, Stella sharing her random thoughts, that had always been a habit of hers since they were children. She was a really extroverted and outspoken individual, the direct opposite of me. I wonder how we got along in the first place.
I smiled and proceeded to reply to her texts. Unanticipatedly, I heard a beep sound as the door swung open releasing a woman with very dark full, disheveled hair a person couldn't ignore even if they wanted to.
I hadn't even had time to process what was happening before she yelled, seemingly to the open air,"Alicia, please tell me you have a fucking bobby pin!."
"Stop right there!" I charged at her stopping her from going any further into the room.
She halted looking stunned, looking like she was just noticing my entire existence in this room. She turned her head in my direction, looked me over and wore a very creepy smile.
I had blushed a bit realising I was practically half naked. Not minding that, I proceeded to do my job.
I grabbed both of her hands easily, leading them to her back, "How did you get in here?", I asked. Alicia had said not to let anyone into the room, how did this lady manage to get into the room with a keycard? Alicia didn't tell him they were expecting any visitors, the card must have been stolen.
She frowned a bit, dissatisfied with my questioning. Unexpectedly, she had skillfully yanked her hands free, almost sending me flying across the room.
Such Strength!.
I was beyond appalled by such a show of strength, judging on how easily I grabbed her I could never tell she possessed such strength. It was a feat that not many could achieve. If she was so powerful why didn't she show any resistance when I attempted to subdue her? Was she just testing my strength?
She cast one last disdainful look on me then ignored my presence. Quickly rummaging through Alicia's stuff, basically treating me as air.
In a blink of an eye, she drew out a bunch of really small, dark rod like objects, holding on to a fistful.
"You don't dare answer my questions?" I had gained my balance from her push just before. I arch towards her, a bit more cautious and prepared than my last attack.
This time she didn't even spare me a glance. She raised her unoccupied hands up to shoulder level and simply waved, sending a huge gust of wind towards my direction. That sent me flying to the extreme of the opposite wall, leaving a huge dent, literally breaking all the objects at that end of the room.
She immediately turned to exit the room, leaving me with just one word, "Pathetic." She said and walked out the room gently closing the door behind her like it was some delicate object.
How Ironic!
She had just thrown a full grown man across the room mercilessly, having zero regrets but was being benign to an inanimate object.
"F*ck!" I yelled in pain as I dragged myself up,"She got away!"
"Arrrgh!" My back ached, while I tried standing upright, my spine's vertebrae slowly found their way back in position with slightly audible sounds, as I tried walking towards the couch.
I had underestimated her and was suffering severely for it. From what had just occurred I could deduce that she wasn't just any vampire but a really high leveled one. She looked really young, about my age group if I observed correctly, even for vampires having such Strength was unreal.
I laid down on the couch face flat, and tried waiting the pain out. Although I didn't get to see how my back looked like I could tell it was swollen, one of the disadvantages of a human body. If I was a vampire, I would still hurt but the pain would have left at a much quicker pace.
Sigh~
I'm still not strong enough.
"Pathetic?",She could even tell with one encounter. I needed to step up my game after getting cured.
Beep!
That cursed sound reminded me of my lost battle. Alicia strolled in casually, humming to a really catchy tune, she seemed to be in a really good mood. Stunned, she stopped in her tracks as she observed the room.
"What the f*ck happened here?" She half yelled hurrying towards my side.
"Ugh, She came…" I managed to say through all the aching all over my body.
"What? Who came?" She questioned my abstract reply.
I simply pointed to her traveling bags.
"You couldn't stop a simple lug snatcher (aka thief) and you call yourself a bodyguard. Dad had really done it this time, letting a completely useless man leech on me!" Alicia jeered, her words filled with sarcasm.
I felt a bit hurt, but it was true I really was useless in that situation. I was basically mulled over with one move,"She had arrived with a keycard. Does anyone else have access to this sub penthouse?" I asked, trying to find a lead, ignoring her unfiltered remarks.
"She seemed to know you and demanded for a bobby pin? Whatever that is…"
"A bobby pin?" Alicia's eyes lit up.
"Yes"
"I see what's going on here now." She had guilt written all over her face.
"What is it?" I asked, wanted to know whatever conclusion she came up with.
Alicia ignored my question and moved into her room taking her luggages with her. Whatever she had thought of she had deemed me not worthy of knowing.
"Did she even notice how badly I was hurt right now?" I soliloquised. She really was no different from her child like self.
I wasn't going to go down the rabbit hole of self pity thoughts, so I let it go.
Minutes later, she came out with a little clean bucket full of steaming hot water and a small white towel. She knelt before me in a way that I could only see the side of her face, and rolled up her sleeves in preparation for whatever she was about doing.
"W-what are you doing?" I asked flustered
"Stay still." She replied patiently, a blush rose to her cheeks, as she realised I was only clad in a towel.
Alicia put the towel she had squeezing it just enough for it to still drip lots of water when left still.
"Doesn't that hurt?" I asked, concerned.
"You should be more worried about yourself right now, this is more mild compared to the pain you are going to feel seconds from now." She replied dryly.
What was she talking about?
"Ouuuch, F*uck!" I half yelled as my back was greeted with the hot towel. It felt like a thousand needles were pierced directly into my sore spots.
Did she just smile? I could have sworn I saw Alicia smile at my outburst. WTF, was she enjoying this?
She massaged the area thoroughly, soaking the towel in hot water at intervals. I buried my face into the couch only letting out muffled screams.
"You are one of those vampires with really slow recovery aren't you?" She asked mockingly.
Well technically I wasn't a vampire, only a normal person whose ability strangely goes above human limits...maybe because I was raised by my vampire parents.
"Why are you helping me?" I asked with mixed feelings, of both anger and confusion,"Don't you detest me for being an employee from your dad."
She giggled menacingly,"Don't get ahead of yourself, I still pretty much hate you"
"But, I'm kinda at fault for this so it's only fair to help you get rid of the pain."
"...." (Not an emoji)
She took a quick glance at me as if wanting to catch a reaction and I stared back, was she expecting me to say thanks?
"I forgot to tell you this, the woman who came in is my best friend since childhood, Scarlet. From your experience, you can see that she is a bit ...explosive? Always itching for a good duel.
From your state, I can tell you weren't a very good opponent. I'd be surprised if she didn't say a few words of 'encouragement' before she left."
Oh, she did and didn't hold back at all.
"There all done, the pain should be all gone in a few hours
I sat up, flexing my back muscles more.
Her talking had made me momentarily forgot about the pain, though I felt a lot better now
"Mmmhmm." I gesture positively.
"Now go put some clothes on. Do you plan on tying a towel forever." She scowled.
"Of course." I hurried up and excused myself, taking my phone and coat with me as another notification came in.
"Diner is in an hour," She yelled at my fading silhouette.
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Alicia's POV
"Stay still you animal, you won't want me to punish you would you?" One saId to his trembling human pet.
"I had a shot of the O group blood yesterday. It felt like I had a charged battery on my tongue only that the positive and negative charge were going in opposite directions."
"And what am I supposed to do with that information?"
"Don't you fucking throw up here, bitch!" Another said tighten the collar of his pet.
"Is anyone gonna talk about what is happening at our borders right now?"
"Oh shut up! You are too fucking boring you political nerd"
"Tsk"
The table was loud.
So fucking loud even Blake looked pissed. Blake...just then i recalled him being shirtless as his perfectly ripped body reacted against my massages. He looked so handsome when he got embarrassed from realising he had only a towel on. Put some cream on those and...
For f*cks sake don't be a creep Alicia! Focus, focus, focus, you have to deal with these assholes first.
Sigh~ it's the same situation every month, that never changes.
"SHUT-THE-FUCK-UP" I whispered in a very cold dealt tone, my eyes showing zero compassion.
The table went pin drop silent almost immediately. The one thing vampires are scared of the most was another stronger vampire. Hierarchy was a huge thing here, and I seemed to be at the top in this situation, so everyone halted whatever they were doing, even pets were frozen cold from fear.
'That's more like it' I thought, a bit satisfied by the results. Everyone present at this table were all under my command and control.
"I thought you were never gonna control, 'your people'" Scarlet scoffed as she tapped her fingernails on the table impatiently, looking a bit displeased.
"Oh come on Scarlet, not Everyone can be as 'upright' as you are." Ian countered in his normal comedic tone.
*Well not everyone.
"*Cough, I had made it compulsory for Everyone to gather here today not because I like eating with losers, no but because I have something very important to discuss" I put them in their places.
"So please don't take this setting, as an opportunity to gossip about your day" I concluded with a really wide smile topping it off."
"Every vampire and other living things present here I like to introduce this young man here as a new member of the musou foundations, Blake, please take care of him!"
"!!!"
ALICIA'S POVMy comment had erupted uneven whispers, some too low to be heard by an ordinary vampire and some obnoxiously and intentionally loud.'Welp, another one's gonna lose his head this month.''She is introducing this one to us what's changed''Change? Ha! It's hard to see any change in this kingdom. I guarantee he would be dead in a month tops!.''Alas death Is the only ending for this unfortunate fella.''She isn't called the Red Dame for nothing.'"Red Dame, the sexy but ruthless Goddess. I wonder how she got go good at combat and assassination. I've been practicing nonstop for years yet I don't even deserve to be in her shadow."'Princess Alicia is so hot I'm ready to ignore all the red flags if I could just jvghikkr#*%'"Throw me that ass!'"I know right, ugh just
Blake's POV"He doesn't deserve to be in the same room or building I occupy, count it as a privilege he is Alicia's bodyguard."Scarlet spat out mercilessly.These words rang through my ears continuously each time more hurting than the other, line a broken record. The event of that day passed through my mind again. I still had a long way to go, to get rid of this stigma. For now [I clenched my fists] just now I can only endure and be as reasonable as possible."Then you wouldn't mind coaching this junior on a few moves, would you?" He asked in a suggestive, calm tone."En?" Alicia looked surprised."A teacher? Ha ha, Alicia you've got a keeper here. I knew I would get along with him! Look how he cracks me up!" Ian commented light heartedly."You are here on a job to protect your master and not for combat lessons. People these days are a lot more
Blake POV"We do not need any room services. I'd just go up" I told the receptionist before jogging into the elevator.I had woken up quite early in the morning and ran a few laps in the snow to get my thoughts in place.Of course, being a bodyguard I had asked for Alicia's consent first to which she replied, "Just get lost." While studying several documents on her private desk.It looked like she had a lot going on on her plate.Last night's sleep didn't have much effec
Blake's POVI quickly took the elevator down, which this time was much more satisfying than the last.*Come right out the foundation, walk in the left direction till you track the black SUV.*Such great timing for another order! This made me reacknowledge just how distinguished Ian was.The front passenger door opened up as soon as I arrived, giving me an easy entry into the car."Not bad for a first-timer. If you came any sooner you wouldn't have missed some idiot trip
Meanwhile A Border and some Miles Away In a fairly large room, two individuals are seen in a conversation, it is easy to identify the hireachy of the participants in the dialogue, one seemed to be the servant and the other, the boss. "All new recuits are undergoing monitored training." He reported. "The new weapons…" The one who dominated the other asked. "Stocked and ready to replace the old." "I see. How is the project coming on?" The standing man flinched. "However, the supplies are dwindling...fast. There has been zero successes." His eyes widened, but had calmed in a split second. "Go and attend to the rest." "Yes." The other individual, bowed and left. Alpha Ashn
Linota walked back to her chambers, fast paced, mad from how stubborn her brother could be."Slow down a bit Linota, it's hard to keep up. It's such a bright day outside, how about we do a bit of sightseeing today." Rose suggested as she looked up to the cloudy white sky, barely matching up to Linota's pace.Linota slowed down immediately but didn't respond to Rose's words.Upon reaching the doors to her chambers, Linota spotted a familiar figure which looked like it was about to leave."Luna." She called out quite surprised that Ashnard's mate was here at this particular point in time.The fair woman turned, her eyes gaining life as she saw who had just called her, "Linota, I didn't think you'd be back so soon. Also, don't call me Luna, it's weird since we are family, Susan works just fine."Susan's sweet soothing voice addressed Linota as she approach
"I guess there is no helping to it then." Rose said sadly, Linota was one of the strongest people she knew, who could guarantee any of her suitors would be stronger than her?If Linota couldn't find a partner soon, her wolf… wouldn't it devour her from the inside. She had that condition after all…Rose shrugged the thought off. It was too early to think about such negative things, doom could definitely be avoided."I just want you to find a suitable person to love and take care of you, in a way I can't possibly reach."Linota frowned, wondering where such words were coming from. "Rose, don't say that again. You are worth much more than all of those men, and I treasure you too much. Don't belittle yourself in such ways. I'm quite content with having just you by my side.""One competent person is better than a thousand fools.""Linota…" Ros
Linota was graceful in her movement as she walked towards the red pavilion, Rose following closely behind her.Soon eyes glanced upon the now clear figure which stood up from its seating position to acknowledge her presence.It was Alpha Debris. His large frame stood tall, casting a shadow over her face. For a moment, his interesting features had gained her attention. Streaming from his Nubian nose to his deep-set dark eyes which had witnessed the death of many men and his well shaven stubble gave him a regal air. His face had the characteristics of a siren's song, addictive but lethal, welcoming but frigid.Linota could feel intense masculinity coming from his wolf. If it were to be an ordinary lady, with how much pheromones Debris's wolf readily gave out, they would have swooned and lost their senses, showing major symptoms of being affected by an aphrodisiac.She blinked away from his gaze.
As the duo had gotten into the SUV, Ian drove off immediately, not wanting to spend a moment more in that neighbourhood.As they journeyed on accompanied, crunch sounds the tyres made on the gravel, Ian was silent. Although Blake liked it this way, he couldn't help but feel Ian, who was usually a chatterbox, was being very unnatural. Especially when he could feel waves of anger directed at him.He wondered if Ian was still mad about his unthought outburst back at the house they had visited for the mission. Either way, he didn't say a thing, it was best if Ian voiced his grievances at his will. He had made a mistake back then and would readily receive any scolding Ian rained on him."Alicia." Ian mouthed."Huh?""You don't deserve to be by her side." He said with a frigid tone.Blake was thrown off guard by Ian's sudden confession. He had heard this too many t
▢▢▢"You are back!" Rose enthused, taking notice of Linota's approaching silhouette.She helped remove her thick shaw as Linota performed a quick eyesearch of her surroundings, "Susan isn't here?""She left moments ago to attend to some matters.""I see. Somehow I was expecting Susan to be here, she seemed very interested in the selection process today." Linota said in an accusing tongue.Turns out Alpha Debris was Susan's recommendation. She must have come here earlier to assist and make sure that nothing went wrong, after fulfilling her purpose went back to work.She sighed. It seemed both Alpha and Luna had been too worried about her recently, since her last 'release'. Her wolf has also been restless recently."How did it go? You took so long this time, he must have made quite the impression!" Rose scurried closer to Linota.Und
Linota was graceful in her movement as she walked towards the red pavilion, Rose following closely behind her.Soon eyes glanced upon the now clear figure which stood up from its seating position to acknowledge her presence.It was Alpha Debris. His large frame stood tall, casting a shadow over her face. For a moment, his interesting features had gained her attention. Streaming from his Nubian nose to his deep-set dark eyes which had witnessed the death of many men and his well shaven stubble gave him a regal air. His face had the characteristics of a siren's song, addictive but lethal, welcoming but frigid.Linota could feel intense masculinity coming from his wolf. If it were to be an ordinary lady, with how much pheromones Debris's wolf readily gave out, they would have swooned and lost their senses, showing major symptoms of being affected by an aphrodisiac.She blinked away from his gaze.
"I guess there is no helping to it then." Rose said sadly, Linota was one of the strongest people she knew, who could guarantee any of her suitors would be stronger than her?If Linota couldn't find a partner soon, her wolf… wouldn't it devour her from the inside. She had that condition after all…Rose shrugged the thought off. It was too early to think about such negative things, doom could definitely be avoided."I just want you to find a suitable person to love and take care of you, in a way I can't possibly reach."Linota frowned, wondering where such words were coming from. "Rose, don't say that again. You are worth much more than all of those men, and I treasure you too much. Don't belittle yourself in such ways. I'm quite content with having just you by my side.""One competent person is better than a thousand fools.""Linota…" Ros
Linota walked back to her chambers, fast paced, mad from how stubborn her brother could be."Slow down a bit Linota, it's hard to keep up. It's such a bright day outside, how about we do a bit of sightseeing today." Rose suggested as she looked up to the cloudy white sky, barely matching up to Linota's pace.Linota slowed down immediately but didn't respond to Rose's words.Upon reaching the doors to her chambers, Linota spotted a familiar figure which looked like it was about to leave."Luna." She called out quite surprised that Ashnard's mate was here at this particular point in time.The fair woman turned, her eyes gaining life as she saw who had just called her, "Linota, I didn't think you'd be back so soon. Also, don't call me Luna, it's weird since we are family, Susan works just fine."Susan's sweet soothing voice addressed Linota as she approach
Meanwhile A Border and some Miles Away In a fairly large room, two individuals are seen in a conversation, it is easy to identify the hireachy of the participants in the dialogue, one seemed to be the servant and the other, the boss. "All new recuits are undergoing monitored training." He reported. "The new weapons…" The one who dominated the other asked. "Stocked and ready to replace the old." "I see. How is the project coming on?" The standing man flinched. "However, the supplies are dwindling...fast. There has been zero successes." His eyes widened, but had calmed in a split second. "Go and attend to the rest." "Yes." The other individual, bowed and left. Alpha Ashn
Blake's POVI quickly took the elevator down, which this time was much more satisfying than the last.*Come right out the foundation, walk in the left direction till you track the black SUV.*Such great timing for another order! This made me reacknowledge just how distinguished Ian was.The front passenger door opened up as soon as I arrived, giving me an easy entry into the car."Not bad for a first-timer. If you came any sooner you wouldn't have missed some idiot trip
Blake POV"We do not need any room services. I'd just go up" I told the receptionist before jogging into the elevator.I had woken up quite early in the morning and ran a few laps in the snow to get my thoughts in place.Of course, being a bodyguard I had asked for Alicia's consent first to which she replied, "Just get lost." While studying several documents on her private desk.It looked like she had a lot going on on her plate.Last night's sleep didn't have much effec
Blake's POV"He doesn't deserve to be in the same room or building I occupy, count it as a privilege he is Alicia's bodyguard."Scarlet spat out mercilessly.These words rang through my ears continuously each time more hurting than the other, line a broken record. The event of that day passed through my mind again. I still had a long way to go, to get rid of this stigma. For now [I clenched my fists] just now I can only endure and be as reasonable as possible."Then you wouldn't mind coaching this junior on a few moves, would you?" He asked in a suggestive, calm tone."En?" Alicia looked surprised."A teacher? Ha ha, Alicia you've got a keeper here. I knew I would get along with him! Look how he cracks me up!" Ian commented light heartedly."You are here on a job to protect your master and not for combat lessons. People these days are a lot more