Chapter Four

◼Nikolas POV◼

“Your Majesty, sorry to disturb you, but we got information from our spies,” someone said.

I was working on some papers and didn’t look up to recognize the voice.

“Very well,” I said, putting my pen down, “what do you have?”

“We have information that the Solar Clan is looking for the amulet,” the man said.

I stood up and walked towards the window. Looking outside, I see the sky. It was raining. An enormous thunderstorm has been hitting the kingdom for the last three days.

“We also have the information of the amulet, King Nikolas,” the man whispered.

“Very well, tell me more about it, and you don’t have to be formal with me when we are alone, Charles,” I said.

“I’m sorry, it’s just that sometimes you get mad when I don’t do so,” Charles whispered.

Turning around, I looked at my general. He had his eyes to the ground, standing still. Heaving a sigh, I turn around again and stare at the sky.

“Is the queen of Solar looking for the amulet?” I asked again.

“Yes, it’s confirmed. It seems a lot of the clans are allies with her,” Charles explained.

“Very well, she wants to take my throne. Let’s see how capable she can be,” I said through gritted teeth.

I’m Nikolas, King of the Kingdom of Ciar. A ruthless king, hated by most. I’m 148 years old, and I have been mateless. My family? They all died long ago.

“Nikolas, do you think she will overthrow you? I heard she’s ruthless and strong,” Charles said.

“That bitch will not overthrow me. I would love to see her try. Because the moment she does so, I will snap that neck of hers,” I hissed.

The Solar Clan has been a troublemaker. Not only is it one of the strongest and most feared clans in Europe. But it’s also ruled by a woman. A fucking stupid woman who thinks she’s better than anyone. I’ve never met her, but I swear the day I meet her. I will make sure she dies. Slowly and painfully.

Her clan has been one that has defied me more than once, and not only that. It is a vampire clan that only has rogues. Hateful, I hate rogues. If I could, I would wipe her clan, but the elders and many families would go to war to protect her.

“Where is the amulet?” I asked as I massaged my temple.

“It’s in the same old clan, that secluded place in the mountains,” Charles explained, “It’s six hours from here. Are you planning on going?”

“Yes,” I hissed, “but I’m going alone.” Then, turning around, I walk out of the office. Walking back to my bedroom, I see the slave walk towards me seductively.

Ignoring her, I open my bedroom door and close it. Deciding for a quick bath, I undress when suddenly I hear a small giggle. Looking over my shoulder, I see the slave staring at my naked body.

“What do you want?” I asked as I got into the shower.

“Well… I want to know if you want to have fun,” the slave asked seductively.

Watching her, I see she was wearing a blue baby doll. I keep slaves at my place for feeding and fucking. But today wasn’t one of those days. I had to prepare for other things and leave.

As I wash my hair, I feel her hands on my chest.

“Please,” she whispered in my ear.

Closing my eyes, I feel the headache and pain in my temple come back. Hissing, I snap my head her way and push past her.

“Get out NOW!” I yelled.

Running away, I hear the bedroom shut. I was panting; I needed to control my anger. Once finished with my bath, I change into some fighting gear. As I look for my combat boots, I see the glass box in the shelf’s corner. Touching it softly, I let a sigh of relief.

“Someday, I will use you,” I whispered. Then, turning around, I finished getting ready.

It was two in the morning, and I got in the car to head to the secluded place.

“Remember, this is the direction. Follow it and be careful,” Charles said as he handed me some weapons.

“No need to worry, have everything ready, and inform me if something happens,” I ordered.

Bowing, I rolled the window up and leave.

…

It’s been three hours since I left the kingdom. The clan was in a rainy and cold place, mist over the land and high on the mountain range.

As I look at the road, I think about what the councilman told me in a meeting two days ago.

“Your Majesty. With all due respect. We all think it’s time for you to have a queen. You need an heir,” the man said.

“Yes, Your Highness… it’s been too long,” another one said.

Slamming my hand on the table, I hissed. My fangs showing. I had enough of this. Do they think I haven’t looked for her? I have looked everywhere and nothing.

I’ve been all over the world, and nothing comes out, not even at parties. So I think my mate is dead or hasn’t been born yet.

I know I can take anyone as a queen, but I’m waiting to find her. Heaving a sigh, I see I’m getting closer to the place. After an hour, I finally arrived. Leaving the car behind in a hidden place, I walk towards the main mansion. It was eerily quiet. This place was cast aside decades ago. The clan that once lived here was called the Moon Clan. It was a place for warlocks and old witches. They were strong, but long ago, some tragedy happened and destroyed the area, leaving nothing on it, no survivors, and no life. Even the grass and trees had died.

As I scout the area, I see the main mansion. According to Charles, the amulet should be somewhere in. As I stroll around the place, I see old furniture destroyed and blood stains covering the walls. What had happened here? It was like a massacre.

Following Charles’ instructions, I find a hallway that goes down to some deep halls. Unfortunately, there was no light, so I had to use my vampire sight. Deciding what hallway to take, I checked the three of them.

…

I don’t know how long I’ve been wandering around, but I’m going into the third hallway. The other two were full of traps and treasure, but not the amulet. Legend has it that the pendant holds power to rule over all the clans. The one who possesses it will be the ruler of all. I need to find it. I couldn’t let someone else take my throne and rule.

As I finally reach the end of the hall, I see I’m in an unfamiliar room. This was enormous, bigger than the other two. As I walk around the room, I feel a presence close. Hiding in the shadows, I stay still and see what the person is doing.

No one was supposed to be here. I came earlier than anyone else. As I heighten my senses, I feel the presence, but away from where I was standing. A sudden click distracts me, and suddenly I see the person move. Whoever it was, had activated the traps in the room. Moving around, I evade every trap. The booby traps were all over the place. As I tried to skip the booby traps, I felt something grab me from the leg and pull me. Groaning, I feel it burn. What the hell?

Using my power, I feel the weapon lose on my leg. Was it a whip? If the presence had a gun, it meant it was a hunter or another vampire. Seeing the shadow of the person move. I saw the person stand in the coffin. Moving, I hold the person from the back; feeling an electric pull, I frown. Trying to understand what this feeling was, I suddenly felt something hit me in the face.

Stumbling, I try to evade a trap that was near me. The person tried to run away, but the place started rumbling, and pieces of the building started crumbling down. I could see the person crouching down. As I take cover and try to move towards the person, I saw the person move first. Suddenly we heard a loud bang. Why did the person come back towards the coffin?

Since I came in, I’ve noticed the coffin. It was weird to see a coffin here. As I watch the person, I see him looking for something. I didn’t dare move. This place was about to be destroyed. Suddenly I heard several voices and a name, Rose.

Snapping my head towards the person, I frown. Was it a woman? Is that why I felt the electric pull? Curious to know who this person was. I tried to reach for her. But as I try to get closer, I felt her whip move. Raising my hand, I catch it, holding it tightly. This person was strong. I tried to pull, but it was in vain. The person pulls with such force that has me losing the grip on the whip.

Out of the blue, I hear a sudden scream. I try to jump out of the way, not knowing what was happening. But I feel the whip pull me once again. Stumbling forward, I sense my body press against hers. Embracing for the fall, I feel something soft on my lips. I was kissing the person. Feeling the electric pull, my mind recognizes the feeling, mate.