Miley’s POV“We’re leaving now as we still have some things to take care of in the palace. Just tell your brother that we already left.”I nodded to Mom and closed my eyes as I felt her lips touch my forehead. “Alright. Take care, both of you.”Dad hugged me tightly. “Behave here, alright? And sometimes, visit us in the palace.” There was a hint of reproach in his voice.Hiro and Kira laughed. Well, I can’t blame them. Dad always acts like a child, and I’m sure he’s pouting his lips right now.I saw Mom roll her eyes. “Oh, there goes your daddy, starting his drama again.”Dad broke away from our embrace and turned to Mom, sticking his tongue out. “Can’t I just be affectionate?” All of us just shook our heads at what Dad said.I smiled widely at him and saluted. “Yes, Sir! We will.”He messed up my hair one last time, and in an instant, they were no longer in front of me.“I knew it. That’s why I never really liked Mikan from the beginning.”We all looked at Steph when she spoke up. He
Nicole Jane’s POVWe are all here in the living room right now. Because my brother said— Oh, well. Looks like I really need to get used to having someone called my brother.According to Gino, only the Stanford sisters can answer my question. They are the ones who discovered the thing I really want to know about.That’s why Kyle immediately called the two of them. He said they haven’t spoken to the twins again. Everything happened suddenly, and they had to leave again to confirm some more information they gathered. That’s why I didn’t see them during the recent battle.Luckily, they have returned to the Philippines now. They also informed us that they have a lot of information to tell.Kyle, Miley, and Reiri are sitting with me on a long sofa. Mom, Dad, Gino, and Kira are sitting in front of us. Vince and Hiro are both standing and seem lost in their own deep thoughts. Steph is leaning near the window, seemingly lost in the distant view outside.But we all simultaneously looked at the
Vincent’s POVI am silently listening to the Stanford sisters, even though I already know where their story is heading. I also knew that it would trigger the same emotion that I felt years ago.I thought I could still continue listening— that I could manage to hear her name again. I thought I was okay already.But my heart felt differently.I don’t know where I’m going right now. I suddenly found myself running as fast as I could, letting my feet take me wherever they go.All I want is to get out of this place. Away from them. Away from the fucking reality. Away from the memory of the past that keeps haunting me.“Fuck!”I can no longer control myself, so I decided to stop. I’m not even surprised when I noticed that almost all the rocks around me are now floating in the air. I know my eyes are burning red right now, and I can feel my fangs ready to bite as deeply as they can.It’s been five years already. I was only thirteen years old back then. But it feels like it just happened yest
Kyle Ethan’s POV“Is everything okay?”Kira suddenly spoke, causing me to look up from reading. “Yeah. I’ve already informed Mom at the palace and the others. Everything we need to bring and use is prepared.”He nodded at me. “Good. We can finally relax.” He stretched and laid his body down on the sofa.I closed the papers I was reading, which were placed in a white folder, and glanced around. “Where’s Vince?”He shrugged. “I don’t know. He’s been missing in action these past few days.”I nodded. “Well, let’s just give this to him. He’s probably just killing time somewhere.”“Yeah,” Kira sighed while staring at the ceiling. “Is there still no new information about her?”I stood up and gathered my things. “No, there’s still nothing. A new report came in, but no one has seen her yet.” I put on my jacket. “I’m leaving now. I’m going to visit Nicole.”He furrowed his brow, looking at what I was carrying. “What are you going to use that for? Are you going somewhere?”I laughed. “No. I just
Nicole Jane’s POV“Let’s go to the mall!”“Yeah, exactly. Please!”Exam week has just ended. We had just finished our last exam, and as soon as we stepped out of the classroom, I was surprised to see these two mischievous princesses.I glanced at Kyle over my shoulder. His irritation was evident on his face. I wanted to laugh at his expression, but I held back.“Can we? It’s still early, and besides, we won’t stay out too late.”The two princesses gave him a puppy-eyed look. Kyle let out a deep sigh and glared at them. “Fine. But I’m coming with you.”“What?” they both shouted.I slapped my forehead. They’re always so stubborn. But then, I smiled as I suddenly remembered something.“Kyle, never mind. We can handle it. Besides, I was thinking of calling Gino so that we can hang out with him too.”That’s right. Since we’re already going out, it’s also an opportunity for me to spend time with my brother.Since he came back and introduced himself to me, we haven’t had a chance to bond. We
Kira’s POV“Is everything set for graduation next week?”I turned to Kyle before nodding. “Yes. We’ve already sent the invitations to the parents of CA students.”We are currently at the mansion. Finally, the grueling exams are over.Almost everything is in order. We’re just waiting for the day of graduation. Aside from that, in a few days, we will receive our grades for the final term.Although we don’t have the results yet, we already know who will go up on stage and be recognized and honored.Since we’re already leaving the academy, only Reiri and Miley will remain in charge of the student body. But before we leave for good, we will make sure that the vampires who will take our place can be relied on and trusted.It felt so happy, yet so sad. I feel like a part of me will be left behind when I leave here.But we will surely visit the academy from time to time. Someday, we will be the ones leading here in place of the current officials.The elders.“Okay, good. I’ll just go to the p
Kyle Ethan’s POV“I’m done. Shall we go?”My attention shifted to the suitcase she was holding, which was now closed.“Okay.” I turned to Steph, who had finished packing her things. “Steph, you may go ahead first. We’ll just follow.”Nicole frowned when she faced me. “Why won’t we go together?”I smirked and nodded at Steph. She quickly understood what I meant, so she hurriedly left the room.“What’s your problem this time, Kyle?” She placed her hands on her hips while glaring at me.I chuckled at her expression. Why does she still look beautiful even when she’s angry?I didn’t answer her. Instead, I pulled her with me and we both landed on her soft bed.“K-Kyle... What are you d-doing?”I smiled as I felt her heart beating strongly. Just like mine. From then until now, she still had that effect on me.“Will you not spoil the moment, babe? I just miss this. I miss being near you like this. I miss lying beside you while we were both talking about the future and stuff. I just miss you,”
Nicole Jane’s POV“Take my hand,” he commanded.I couldn’t make out his face. So, at first, I hesitated to reach out for his hand. But when I heard the familiar voice urging me from behind, I quickly reached for his outstretched hand.I didn’t know where we were going. All I knew was that we were by the seaside, surrounded by battles on both sides.“We shouldn’t run. We have to face them,” I shouted at him.He shook his head. “No! I won’t let them take you away from me again.” He grimaced. “Don’t worry. I’ll just make sure that you’re safe before I face them.” His every word carried a hint of threat, so I didn’t say anything else. Besides, I didn’t have the strength to object anymore.But I stopped abruptly when my knees suddenly weakened. I just couldn’t run any longer.“Nicole! Shit!” He quickly came to my side and carried me.I wanted to speak, but I was getting weaker. My vision was also blurring, and the blood continued to flow from my side.What the hell is happening to me? Is t
Miley’s POVTwo weeks after Kyle’s proposalI glanced at my watch and saw that it was already 7 PM. If I’m not mistaken, the party started at 6 PM.After waiting for a few more minutes, I finally finished taking care of the things I needed to do at school. I quickly ran out of the building and headed towards my parked car to go to my next destination.Today is the university’s graduation party, held at a nearby bar downtown. Kira and Mikan were already there. The truth is, I didn’t have any plans to go because I haven’t graduated yet, although I am allowed to attend. The reason I changed my mind is because I wanted to surprise them.Yesterday was their graduation, and today is their post-graduation celebration. It’s nice because all the royalties were present yesterday, including Kira’s parents. They left just this morning.I parked my car in an empty slot at the parking lot. I quickly got out and walked straight into the bar. The security guard let me in as soon as I showed him my un
Reiri’s POVTwo years after senior high school graduationWe are now on our way to the city. A smile has never left my lips since we left. Because I finally got the chance to wander around and mingle with humans. This is one of the things that I have been wishing to experience for a long time.Summer break is really one of my favorite long days.I took a glance at the guy beside me. I was surprised to notice that he was already looking at me.My eyes fell to where his right hand was. I saw it slowly crawl towards mine, and when our hands finally met, he intertwined our fingers.We just looked at each other. Gradually, he started to smile too. Everything feels so perfect. Until...“How many times do I have to tell you that holding hands is not allowed?”But just like any other dream, you will suddenly wake up to the truth, and the fairy tale-like story will come to an end. The feeling is so enchanting that it makes me forget that it’s not just the two of us who are here.I glared in my
Nicole Jane’s POVOne week after college graduationI woke up with the feeling of someone tickling my foot. I opened my eyes only to close them again when sunlight came into view through the window. I turned around and opened them again.“Good morning, best!”The drowsiness I felt vanished immediately upon seeing her. I even rubbed my eyes to make sure I wasn’t just imagining things.But I’m not. She’s really here!“Mikan!”I got up from my bed and hugged her tightly. I didn’t care if I looked disheveled with strands of hair scattered across my face. I heard her chuckle.“What’s with the sudden visit? You were just here last week, right?”I didn’t really expect to see her right now. They just came last week along with Miley and Kira for our college graduation. But they left the next day, so I don’t know why she’s here again today.She smiled. Even her eyes seemed to be smiling and sparkling in a way I couldn’t understand.I tried to recall a certain event that was supposed to happen r
Third Person’s POVBook of ProphecyTHEY DIED. Not because it was their end, but because it was just the beginning. After a hundred years, the two most powerful beings with matching red marks would be simultaneously reborn into the world on the day of the eclipse. They would bring an end to the conflict between good and evil vampires and spread peace and balance in the world.One of them will be reborn as a vampire, descending from one of the most powerful lineages. On the other hand, the other will return as a human, originating from the lineage of one of the mighty protectors of the long-lost, powerful vampire clan in this world. However, despite this, they are still destined to meet and fall in love again to continue their interrupted marriage and unite their forces that were cut short due to their deaths in their past lives.But along with the reappearance of the eclipse in the world comes the resurgence of their memories and powers that were lost. Because of this, a new conflict w
Third Person’s POVON THE other side, Miley and the others made their simultaneous entrance. Their arrival was timely, as the opposing forces had yet to engage in combat. They glared menacingly at them, especially at Althea, who wore a sinister grin. Gone was the sweet and bubbly Althea they once knew.Kyle’s claws lengthened and sharpened. He carefully placed Nicole down from his back.“Just sit back and relax, babe. I can handle this.”Nicole wanted to protest, but she felt something different within herself, so she remained silent. It was a different feeling from earlier.She knew that within a few minutes, she would be able to assist Kyle as well. That thought made her smile.Kyle’s eyes turned blood-red. Veins started popping out as a surge of intense emotions coursed through him.“Let’s end this battle now, Hans. And this time, it will be certain.”Hans Croven nodded, undeterred by fear.“But of course. I’ve been waiting for this moment for a long time already.”Without hesitati
Third Person’s POVALMOST everyone Athena encountered fell to the ground as she put them to sleep. She would then chant a spell, and in an instant, all the fledglings turned to ashes. Meanwhile, Gino rained bullets upon their enemies until they turned into dust. He and Steph had matching guns specially made for the protectors.But they stopped in their tracks when they noticed that Althea seemed to be simply watching the ongoing battle. What puzzled them even more was that none of the enemies were attacking her.“Althea!” Athena called out to her sister as she approached. Althea slowly lifted her gaze in their direction.And they were not prepared for the sinister grin they saw on her lips.“Althea, what—” Athena couldn’t finish her sentence as in an instant, Althea was in front of her, choking her.Meanwhile, Gino, from a short distance, stopped and briefly looked in their direction. He was completely shocked and almost dropped his gun due to what he witnessed.“Shit!” He was about t
Third Person’s POVKYLE obliged to what Nicole wants. All of them inside the room almost held their breath at the unexpected sight. Nicole’s parents couldn’t help but cry. They knew that this would happen, but not this soon.When Kyle fulfilled Nicole’s request, everyone was startled by a sudden loud explosion from outside.“What’s that?” Miley asked, her eyes alert.The door of the room they were in swung open forcefully, revealing Nick— the leader of the Vampire Hunters. “They’re here already. There are too many of them.” His worried expression is evident on his face.The king simply nodded, clenching his fist. It seemed like their original plan didn’t work. They had planned to attack the place where Hans Croven was conducting experiments on the newly converted vampires. They had known about his resurrection for a while now.Two can play this game. If he knew about them, they also knew about him. But they were too late. They failed to stop the evolution of the new form of the fledgl
Reiri’s POV“Let’s go back already. I think we’ve gone too far,” I suggested, looking at everyone, but they all just shrugged.“Why? Are you afraid now, princess?” Hiro teased, and I simply rolled my eyes.“Whatever.”Steph laughed. “You two, I feel like even if you end up married, you’ll still bicker all the time.” She shook her head.“Well, that’s if they end up with each other.”I glanced at my brother and furrowed my brow. Why was he like that? Did he forget that he still owes me an apology?Hiro scratched his head. “You joke around too much, best friend. By the way, when we get back from here, you’re leaving already, right?” His words suddenly turned serious, and we all became solemn because of what Hiro said.I saw a sudden sadness in Steph’s eyes. Why did my brother have to leave? His drama of finding himself was just too much.“Yeah. Don’t worry. It won’t take long. I’ll also pay our parents a visit,” he said while looking at Steph. She averted her gaze and stared at the gentl
Someone’s POV“Where do you think you’re going?”I stopped walking and almost went deaf as she shouted at me.“I-I’m just going out to get some fresh air,” I replied, making an excuse.She narrowed her eyes at me. “Do you think you can fool me? Don’t even attempt to escape because if you do, I’ll be forced to kill you.” You could hear the threat in her voice.I bit my lower lip. That was not an option. If I were to die, I needed to tell them the truth first.I slowly turned away, avoiding her scrutinizing gaze.“Don’t worry. I have no intention of escaping. Besides, what chance do I have against you, right?” I needed to convince her that I was on her side. It was the only way to stay safe for now.“Indeed. Go back to your room now. You’re not allowed to leave until the fated battle tomorrow. You know what will happen to you if you disobey,” she warned.I was about to protest, but I had to prioritize my thoughts now.With that, I nodded and walked back to my room. I needed to figure ou