“June Summerfield, will you marry me?” Hunter was almost vibrating at this point with nerves.June couldn’t form words through the tears now falling from her eyes. She just nodded and stepped forward. Hunter jumped up and carefully placed the ring on her finger. It was a little loose, but nothing that couldn’t be fixed.Without another word passing between the two, he cupped her face in his and brought her into the most passionate kiss they’d ever shared. June felt her heart pounding and her stomach flipping with excitement.“Hunter..” June started once they pulled away, his hands gently resting on her arms, taking in every bit of her. “I-” he kissed her again before she could get any words out.“Don’t worry about talking right now. Let’s just go eat.” He couldn’t wipe the smile off his face as he gently lead her to the blanket and got two wine glasses out of the basket, pouring two glasses of rosè and handing one to June, who took it and immediately took a small sip.“Someone’s a bit
"Now let’s take it to the bed.” June slurred into Hunter's ear with her arms wrapped loosely around his neck.He pulled her even closer to him now, trying to control his urges. She was way drunker than he was, that much was obvious. But he couldn’t deny that his head was spinning a little bit too. It was against his morals to have sex with a drunk woman, but what if he was technically drunk too? And they had just got engaged...His thoughts tumbled around in his brain as June started planting small kisses around the base of his neck, sending shivers down his spine. He was either going to have to put a stop to it now or go full in.She lands one more kiss right under his ear and he decides he’s just going for it. They’re both technically drunk so he felt it could pass.He grabbed her by the legs and picked her up. June wrapped her legs around him as he began kissing and sucking on her neck, feeling her breathing deepen as she became more turned on.He carries her over to the bed, layin
The next morning June woke up with a piercing migraine and strong nausea. Hunter had already been awake for a while, sitting next to her on the bed, reading a book.“Good morning, my queen.”June just groaned in response.“Here, eat something and drink plenty of water.” He handed her a platter of eggs, bacon, and waffles with a large glass of fresh orange juice and ice water.“Your voice annoys me.” She groaned as she forced herself to sit up, her head pounding.Hunter just smiled in response. “It’ll help. I promise.” He watched as she picked at her food and downed the orange juice.She noticed he was still wearing his pajama pants but had now thrown on an old t-shirt. She almost liked him casually dressed more than when he was all dressed like a king.She forced what she could down, hating that the food and water did help her feel better. She hated when he was right.“Where’s my ring?” She asked with concern heavy in her voice.“Don’t worry, love. I had it sent to be resized so it’d
"Why not?" June asked, bewildered. "Don't you love me?""I say no because I love you.""I don't understand-""You don't have to. But just know that you stand a very high risk of dying." Hunter begged June to forgo the plan he could tell she had already made."But there's also a chance I'll have an actual future. One with you in it." She started sobbing again and Hunter just didn't have it in him to fight."If you really and truly want to risk it, and it's what'll make YOU happy.. then I will have it arranged to happen this evening." He had to force the last part out. It was the last thing he wanted but the first was for her to be happy. Whatever situation played out for him.Just as he had promised, Hunter had chosen the best vampire he knew. Harry Knot. He was professional, and always clean-cut. Very nice but never failed to put someone in their place. The perfect relative for June, he supposed.The four of them - Harry, Hunter, June, and the doctor overseeing everything - all gather
Slowly, June felt internal movement again. She could feel her lungs fill with air and her heart pounding. She felt like she could possibly talk, so she decided to try."Hunter.." her voice was low and grave but was just enough to make Hunter spring up from the bed."Oh, my god." He started sobbing again as he noticed she was able to move her head a few inches to each side and barely wiggle her fingers and toes. "How are you feeling?" He asked, placing a hand gently on the side of her face, looking into her eyes for any sign of an answer."Weak. But alive." She managed to get out before taking a deep breath in exhaustion."That's good. Keep fighting, please. It's almost over." He said as he laid his forehead on hers.She closed her eyes in response as a tear fell down her left cheek. "It hurts." She mumbled."What hurts?" Hunter asked, standing up and hovering his hands above her body."Everything. But mostly the bite." More tears began falling as June was unable to move and the only t
"So I just turned a witch into a vampire? And now I'm gonna marry her?" He asked, staring at June who looked just as shocked as he was. She was now able to lift her entire arm and speak clearly."What the fuck do you mean I'm a witch?" Junes voice was loud and clear as she raised her arm and held her hand out to Marge."Exactly what I said, dear. With proper training, you could very well be extremely powerful."June just looked over at Hunter, shocked, waiting for a better explanation."Thank you, Marge." He dismissed her and sat on the bed next to June, who turned her tired head to look at him."What the fuck is going on?" She demanded. She may still be weak, but her voice was as strong as ever."Junebug, this is going to sound crazy, but I need you to be open-minded."She stared at him, waiting. With a deep breath, Hunter began his explanation."You are now fully vampire and fully witch. You were born with witchcraft in your blood. Your parents..they must have been born in my univer
The next morning, June bolted awake and sat up. Looking around the dark room, she noticed Hunter shift beside her.“Junebug, are you okay?” he asked only half awake.“This is gonna sound stupid. But I need you to tell me if I’m a vampire or a human.” she was gasping for air but looked over at Hunter with nothing but fear.Hunter saw it. She was fully healed now. Her eyes, once a beautiful shade of blue, are now dark brown and will get darker when met with rage or anger. Her nails, once perfectly trimmed and painted, now had staggering claws. And lastly, her teeth. Now she had fangs.“Yes.” was all Hunter could manage. It wouldn’t be long til she looks normal again, I’ll show her a few tricks to look even more human-like. He lay there, propped up on his arm, waiting for her response.How would she react to discovering she’s a vampire and which? Hunter tried putting himself in her shoes but he had no clue how one would ever begin a response.At first, there wasn't a response of any kind
June paced the bedroom, picking at her hands. She waited for Hunter to return so they could go to Francela. She was leaving everything behind, including her friends and the life she once knew.Hunter opened the door slowly, causing her to stop and stare at him, drying her sweaty palms on her dress.“Are you ready, my love?” hunter tilted his head at her concern and walked towards her."Yeah, I mean, as ready as I can be." She was visibly shaking. "How do we get there? Is there a certain train or taxi we take?""No, not exactly. You'll learn this way later, but you can teleport from universe to universe and world to world. All you have to do is hold my hand, and I'll take you there."June nodded her head and stood in the middle of the room, taking a deep breath to calm all her nerves.“Junebug, before we leave, are you alright?” Hunter placed his hands on her shoulders.“Yeah. I’m just a bit stressed. Let’s just get this over with.” she swallowed her fear and grabbed his hand.With one
They began the moving process almost immediately.There wasn't much work to be done for Hunter and June; the servants did most of the work, despite June's protest. Hunter allowed her to carry her suitcase, though, just to make her happy."How are you feeling?" Hunter came up behind her, bringing her into a small hug."I don't know yet. We haven't finished moving in," she said into his chest, a mix of emotions filling up inside her and threatening to spill out."Well, I mean so far. How are you feeling so far? About the move and everything."June took a deep breath. "Well, I'm excited, I'll admit that much. It'll be a nice change, and I think I'll enjoy the coziness of this place a lot more..." she started."But..." Hunter started for her."But... I will also admit that I'm nervous about the change. It's a big one and I had just gotten used to the castle and how things worked there.""Don't worry about it, okay?" Hunter rested his head on top of hers, bringing her in tighter. "It'll be
The next few days, June took good care of Hunter. She brought him everything he could need and used all her strength and magic to ensure he was healing as fast as possible.“Junebug, I’m all better now.” Hunter could finally walk and run freely now that his health was normal.“I know, I know. I’m just worried about you.” June mumbled as she sat a platter of dishes down on a nearby table.“Well, don’t be. I’m just fine,” he assured her with a soft kiss before heading back toward the bed.“June, do you like it here?” he asked after a few moments of complete silence.“I mean, yeah,” June answered, surprised by the question.“No, I mean really. Do you like living here? Or would you rather live somewhere... smaller?” he turned to face her, watching her reaction.She sat down and back in her chair, thinking about the question.“I would enjoy living someplace homier, but there’s nothing wrong with here. As long as I’m with you, I’m happy.” she turned and smiled at him, hoping her answer was
June returned to the bedroom, frantically looking around for something that would be personal to both of them.Looking under the bed, she found her personal box that she put her favorite things in, like pretty stones she found while walking and little notes that Hunter would sometimes write her if he knew he'd be working late.Inside, there was also a watch. A watch that Hunter's father gave him when he was young, and he gave it to June so she could keep track of time when he was gone.Gently picking it up, she remembered the moment he pulled it out and told her how important it was to him. Once he handed it to her, she handled it with the utmost care. Not wanting to lose or damage it, she put it in her box and slipped it under the bed, bringing it out only when she was missing him.She closed her eyes and cherished that memory, holding the watch close to her chest. Then she took a deep breath and took off running back towards the magic room."Here!" she declared as she busted through
There they were.Three black fang spiders.June had only read about them in one of the books Hunter had in his room back on earth but now she was looking one right in the eye. Or rather, eyes. It had eight.They looked like a spider in the sense of the eyes and the long, sharp legs. They had claws that poked out on the sides of their faces and they were covered in ugly hair. It looks almost like a beat-up chihuahua bred with a spider. It had four fangs instead of the standard two normal spiders would have and was twice the size of the average human.Once June made eye contact with the first one, she felt like she was swirling and suddenly she was back in her childhood bedroom.She stood there all alone, staring at the locked door as she could hear laughter from below. She was only four years old and forced to sit out of her older brother's birthday party because she asked who the gifts were for.Later that night, her brother would try and sneak her a slice of cake, which she would enj
The next day, June woke up and rolled over, noticing Lucas sleeping in the far corner.Her head throbbed from the crying the night before, and the cold weather bit at her face. She knew the temperature was going to be dropping soon, but it seemed colder than she expected. More lonely.She longed to be back at the castle, laying in bed while the fireplace filled the room with a comforting warmth, reaching over and giving her lover a morning hug. She bit the tears back and threw the covers back, jumping up.Walking over, she lightly tapped Lucas with her foot."Hey, wake up. We need to get going." she was already slipping on her warmest pair of pants as Lucas slowly stood."How did you sleep?" he asked kindness in his eyes."Forget about it. Just get ready." June zipped up her coat and stepped outside the tent, getting her horse ready as Lucas got prepared to go. They took the tents down and made sure the fire was out completely before they got on their horses and took off.Making their
June and Lucas make their way through the trees, dodging branches and avoiding fallen logs."So June, how did the King find you?" Lucas broke the silence.June took a deep breath."He tracked me down somehow. I don't know.""Why do you think he chose you? He put a lot at risk doing that, ya know?""Lucas, shut up. I don't want to hear it.""Sorry. I just figured since we'd be spending the next few days alone we should at least communicate, maybe even get to know each other a bit." Lucas responded, defeated."I'm not going to fuck you now that my fiance is dead," she said coldly, causing Lucas to panic."No! No, that's not- That's not what I was trying to do. I swear!""Oh shut up and keep riding before I decide to kill myself instead."Lucas kept his eyes forward, afraid to speak another word."We need to set up camp. Go on ahead and see if you see any clearings we could use." June called out for Lucas.Lucas did as he told, finding a small clearing that was just big enough for their
June fell onto the floor of the room she was dragged into. She grabbed handfuls of her hair and screamed."My lady-""Shut the fuck up!" she screamed at the poor servant who was just trying to bring her comfort."My lady, is there anything I can do?" he asked, concerned about her mental state."Get me, Marge. Now." she demanded as she leaned onto the wall with her hands."Right away, my lady." the servant ran off, leaving June alone with her thoughts.There had to be a way to bring him back. If she could heal him and kill thousands with a wave of her hand, there had to be a way to bring him back. She was going to do whatever it took.There was a knock on the door as Marge entered."You called?" she asked, noticing June's poor state. "I heard what happened, and I must say-""Bring him back." she commanded, turning to face Marge."I'm sorry, dear. I can't.""Bullshit. There's got to be a way. Some kind of resurrection spell." June insisted.Marge sighed."You're right. There is a way. B
Seeing Hunter like that sent a new level of rage through her.Screaming, she raised her hands and quickly brought them down, the power of the spell knocking everyone to the ground, and killing every werewolf within 300 feet. She rushed over to Hunter.He lay in his own blood, losing more with each second that passed.He had been bitten on his side. The wound looked horrible, and Hunter himself didn't look much better. It was obvious he had lost a lot of blood. June panicked. Tears started falling as she knelt down beside him. She did the only thing she knew to do.Use her magic.She held her hands above the injury, trying every healing spell she knew. It was starting to seal the wound, but he had still lost a lot of blood. She took a deep breath, getting tired from using all this magic but refusing to give up."Junebug." Hunter reached up and held her arm.June paused for a second, slowly looking down at him. His eyes were filled with tears and pain."It's over.""No, don't say that.
June could sense them getting close, and decided to practice the spell that Marge had taught her in the library. It took her a few tries, but she finally got it and watched as the werewolves were carefully walking through the trees. They were coming from every direction, which she immediately warned Hunter about.“It looks like they’ve gotten a lot closer. We’re most likely going to see this fight first thing tomorrow.” she said, taking note that it was becoming nightfall, and they were bound to stop and rest.Hunter nodded that he understood, and took off to tell everyone else to have their guard up. There were to be people standing guard twenty-four-seven now, all around the castle and inside.Everyone obeyed his orders, rushing to get to their place. June knew she should be getting ready for bed, resting up for tomorrow. But she couldn’t. Something was off. Something told her they wouldn’t wait until tomorrow to attack.She tried the spell again and noticed that they were making pr