Chapter 13: Flowers For WhoZion."Ivy, what are you talking—""You don't need to deny either of them," she said, cutting me off.I couldn't answer. How did she know about me? Did one of my sisters tell her? Or did I give her the clues?"Ivy?"We were startled when Rosie came out of the house. She looks like she just got up from her sleep. Abbie used to tell me that Rosie's sleep is not so deep. She wakes up every time she hears a noise."Auntie," she said."What are you doing outside? It's freezing. And why are you here, Zion?" Rosie asked us."I just wanted to talk to Ivy, Rosie. We're done now. You both can go inside," I politely answered.___"Why are you so surprised that Ivy knew about us? Are you scared that she wouldn't accept you?" Charlotte arched her brow at me. I knew that she hated Ivy because of James and it was a reason for her to scare Ivy."Don't change the topic, Charlotte," I told her."I'm not changing the topic at all, little brother. Do you think I don't notice?
Chapter 14: Overheard ConversationIvy.Why would he choose me to be the first one to come here?No joke, this place looks enchanted. I'm guessing he made this his comfort place. It looked so peaceful and quiet. I got a book from the bookshelf and sat on the couch. I didn't know that Zion also loves books as I do. To be honest, I think that he already read hundreds of books. I was about to read a when I remembered that he has something to tell me, that's why we're here."What was it that you wanna talk about," I asked, closing the book that I was holding.He got a chair and sat in front of me. "I wanted to say sorry." Here we go again. He just makes me look so desperate and pitiful. I looked away, trying to make him see that I didn't want to talk about it. "I'm sorry because I said sorry about kissing you."From that moment, my eyes went back to him. What did he just say?"What do you mean?" I asked."If I'm being real, I didn't want to say sorry about it because I'm not," he said."T
Chapter 15: Lowland LaneZion."I'll be back," I told her.I stood up and got my car. What the hell is Charlotte doing in the dungeon? Is he still crazy about James who turned her down a couple of times?When I got there, I saw the guards were being pushed by someone. I expected it already that it was Charlotte who was throwing them everywhere."Cut it out," I calmly said, making her turn around. Her hands are full of blood but I'm pretty sure it was hers. Even though Charlotte always acts childish all the time, she wouldn't try to hurt or make a human being bleed."What are you doing here?" she irritatedly asked and her eyes went back to being dark brown."Well, I just received a call from someone who said you were causing a lot of mess here. I don't consider it as a false alarm from what I see," I politely told her. Being angry in a situation like this isn't my thing. I helped the guard in front of me to stand up. Thankfully, he wasn't injured."What are you going to do about it? Ki
Chapter 16: Lowland Lane IIIvy."Ivy? What were you doing in front of the door?"I tried not to look suspicious about what she said on the call. I took a deep breath and swallowed."Uhm, sorry. I just uhm... wanted to ask you how your day went. It just looks like you've been busy this whole week," I said.Nailed it.Relief was all over her face, she was thankful that I asked her if she was doing well. I feel bad a bit because it was just an act. "I'm fine, Ivy. Now, go back to your room. You might need some rest too."___"Ivy, hello?" Lizzy was waving her hand in front of my eyes.I realized that I spilled the sauce of the pasta while mixing it for a while already. I was just too distracted and confused about last night. I couldn't help but think about who was aunt Rosie talking to."Oh, uhm." I tried to come back to my senses as I wipe the spilled sauce on the table. We were in the cafeteria, talking about the upcoming event that will be held on the campus next week. Lizzy and I vo
Chapter 17: Twins Sabrina. "Welcome back, Sabrina." I was breathing the cold air before getting up in my coffin. I smiled at my friend who got me out of this shitty thing. Loyal people like him are made for a powerful vampire like me. "Well done, Alister." I reached the ground with my feet and tried to balance. "How long has it been." "6 years, milady," he answered before giving me some new clothes to wear. What a beautiful day it is. ___ "When will he talk to me?" I asked Alister as we were walking in the woods. "In a few minutes. The sun needs to set first," he told me. After a few minutes, the sun went down. Alister and I didn't bother to bring a flashlight since we are vampires who have strong senses, including the sense of sight. "A pleasure to be back, my Lord," I greeted him in front of the glowing tree which we believe is his home for centuries. "Remember what we agreed on. No one can prolong your life, except for me," he said with his voice echoing around. "I know
Chapter 18: Uncomfortable Living Ivy. "Aunt Rosie, I'm confused." I blinked twice. "How can you be here?" This is impossible. I may have not entered aunt Rosie's room when I got home but I'm pretty sure she was there when I left. How can she be standing in front of me right now? "I know you're confused but let me explain everything," she told me. She sat and took a deep breath. "Ivy, I want you to bear with me. I want you to understand every word that I'm about to say." "Is everything okay, auntie?" I worriedly asked her. "No. Everything is not okay, my niece," she answered. I'll start by asking you if you remember my sister, your another aunt." "Yes. Sabrina, aunt Sabrina. What about her?" "It's very hard to tell but the truth is she's the one living my life, Ivy. She's the one you're seeing inside the house that I own," she told me and I was so puzzled. "Auntie, I don't get it. She died 7 years ago. How could she be—You're pranking me, right?" I had the urge to ask since wha
Chapter 19: Keep You Safe"Does she know about you and Zion?"I was breathing so fast and I could barely hear Lizzy. Am I gonna be sacrificed today? Tomorrow? This week? Scary things about death keep crossing my mind as my body continuously heated me."Ivy, your hands are trembling," she added. I didn't realize that my hands were shaking as I was scrolling down on Lizzy's laptop, studying the plans for the event."Sorry," I said. "Where were we?"She took a deep breath before folding the laptop. "I know something is wrong, Ivy. You can tell me. We can talk about this event later."___Lizzy and I went to the cemetery. I wasn't able to hold back a tear when she was crying in front of Abbie's gravestone. Abbie was her best friend and I couldn't imagine how Lizzy was feeling right now that she already how her friend died."I'm sorry that I didn't do anything to help you. I was so ignorant." She continued crying so I held her shoulder, trying to comfort her the best way I can.___I made
Chapter 20: ClashZion.She threw a pillow at me but before it could hit me, I shut the door and went downstairs.___"How could you just tell me this?" I could feel that Leona is angry at me just by looking at her eyes.I went to her room as soon as I heard her car arrive. She has been sleeping office these past few days because of her busy schedule as a mayor."You were busy," I told her in my lowest voice."Even so." She looked so frustrated. "How is Rosie? How did she get out of the tomb?""An old lady who was traveling across towns by just walking heard her from afar. She's now staying with her in a safe place in Lowland Lane," I explained to her before sitting on the couch in front of her desk."Lowland Lane? There's no house in there. Are you sure—""The old lady was strong enough to build one," I said, cutting her off."So, how is she?" she asked again."She's fine. I didn't see any injury on her body. But she needs to have a safer place," I informed Leona."Call George to pic
Chapter 30: The Ceremony AwaitsIvy.Mom stood up and hugged me tight. "I missed you, honey.""Mom, what are you doing here?" I was worried of what she might think of me after knowing everything that I've been keeping from her and Dad."Rosie told me," she answered. "It's okay, Ivy. She told me everything and I understand. I wouldn't wanna miss your wedding tomorrow."Confusion filled my head, so she was aware of what was happening in Mirfield all along."Y-You know everything?" I asked for assurance and she didn't seem to be mad at me. "W-What about Dad?""Oh, he's coming tomorrow before the ceremony. His boss is, you know, kind of strict," she explained."I'll leave you two for now," Leona said with a smile before walking but I stopped her."Wait, Leona." She turned to us. "You two know each other?""Your mother was a good friend of mine. That's why it's not just you who reunited with her," she told me before leaving.___To have a private talk with my mom, I asked her to come to my
Chapter 29: A Plan for The Ceremony"Just please don't tell Mom and Dad."Marrying Zion has been a tough decision for me. I agreed to that arrangement in order to save him from death and my parents knew neither one of those things that have been happening. I'm not ready to tell them yet. It'll just make them worry again and they'll probably make me go home but leaving Zion wasn't in my plan."This is a lifetime decision, Ivy. You still have days to think about it. Once you marry him, there's no turning back. You will forever be tied to Zion," Aunt Rosie reminded me.She was helping me pack my things in my room since I will be moving to the Kyran Mansion for a while."I know what I signed up for, Auntie. I won't hesitate on this one," I answered her."Okay then. I know you're old enough to make decisions for yourself but always remember that I'm here for you, no matter what," she assured me.I gave her a soft smile before pulling her into a hug. "Thank you, Aunt Rosie."She never fails
Chapter 28: The Demon Warlock's CurseIvy."Just get out, I'm losing control!"His loud voice sent shivers down my spine as I watched him from a distance. I had never witnessed Zion in such a state, and I wished I never had to. What could an ordinary girl like me possibly do to for him in this situation? Nothing. Absolutely nothing.Just as I contemplated taking a step back, a chain on his foot unexpectedly came loose as a result of his aggressive movements.But before he could reach into me, the door opened from my back. Jace hardly pulled me before shutting the door, causing Zion to hit it from the inside.I was catching my breath, also letting a tear fall from my eye. "He's in pain, Jace. He's in pain and I can't do anything to stop it," I cried."Let me keep you warm first before we talk about it," he softly said, putting his hand on my back before guiding me into their fireplace.Honestly, it was freezing outside. But it didn't stop me from wanting to see Zion. The weather is col
Chapter 27: The ThreatZion.My phone rang for like a hundred times already and it was all from Ivy. She must have been thinking that I'm in no mood to see her. If only she knew how much I wanted to be with and how much I want us to be together.But I can't. With me around her won't guarantee her safety. She was just a normal girl who came in town to start a fresh life in college and here I am, being like a barrier to her path. I want what's best for her and if that's being away, so be it.I was in my room, sitting on my old-fashioned couch with my feet on the coffee table while reading a novel on my hand when Jace came in. He didn't even bother to knock."Hey, uncle. Aren't you going to answer that?" He asked, pertaining to Ivy's phone call while walking towards my shelf which made me a bit confused. Jace doesn't read books."It's none of your business," I sarcastically said while my eyes were still on the book."Woah, rude." He laughed. "Can I borrow this?" He was holding a book tha
Chapter 26: "Who's dead?" Ivy. I ran home and lock the door, leaning on it, I was catching my breath, still processing what I've seen. Was it me? Did I do that to him? I went upstairs and did what Zion told me. I always get nervous with these kinds of situations but I trust Zion. I know that everything he says will always be for the both of us but I can't keep myself from worrying. He didn't look so good earlier. I got my phone and dialed Lizzy. "Hello? Lizzy, thank god you picked up. Can you come over?" I asked her. "What? Why? Are you going to complain again about Zion ghosting you?" "It's much more serious than that," I said. "Okay, chill. You sound different, is everything okay?" She worriedly asked. "I'll explain everything later," I told her. "Okay. Give me five minutes," she said before ending the call. I stood up and checked the windows if someone was there. I assumed Zion told me to lock everything because someone might come after me again, probably James whom I'v
Chapter 25: GhostedIvy.I immediately went out of the room to check up on Lizzy but when I saw Jace comforting her, I didn't walk further. I wouldn't want to destroy their precious moment together so I went back to Charlotte's room.I saw a pile of magazines on the coffee table and I decided to read one. By the design of her room, I know she's a fashionista. I also noticed it whenever I see her. She's always wearing designer clothes like how elite people do.I was halfway through reading the entire magazine when I heard her voice. I immediately looked at her and I saw her eyes slowly opening. My face lit up as I stood up and went to her. I made sure I wasn't touching any part of her body that might hurt her more."You're awake," I said, smiling.___Aunt Rosie was watching TV with a bowl of chips on her lap when I got home. She turned the volume down when she saw me."How's your day, Ivy? Have you eaten?" She asked nicely.Honestly, ever since the 'real' Aunt Rosie showed up, it got
Chapter 24: Coffee ShopLizzy.I was washing my hands in the sink when I suddenly saw a big spider in the mirror that caused me to scream so loud. I was panting while wiping my hands and rushing my way to the door. I am arachnophobic and that's why I couldn't breathe whenever I see a spider, big or small.I was crying when I opened the door, I almost fainted when I found myself inside Jace's arms. I was trembling in fear as I hold him so I wouldn't fall."Hey, it's okay," he said softly. I braced myself when he went inside to kill the spider, I guess. Then, he went back to me."Is it gone?" My hands were still shaking."Yes, it's gone. Let's go," he said.Jace led me to the rooftop to get some air. He also brought me a cup of tea to make me calmer. He sat in front of me and observed if I was still panting but I wasn't anymore. Thanks to the tea he made for me."How did you know?" I asked, still holding the cup in my hand."About what?" he asked."How did you know it was the spider whi
Chapter 23: Bedridden Ivy.I woke up while Zion was still sleeping peacefully next to me. I leaned to have a closer look at him. I just realized that his features are so perfect. It was my first time to see his face this close. No wonder why a lot of people are obsessed with him.I carefully got out of bed, making sure not to wake him up. I went downstairs to cook my breakfast when I saw two of their helpers."Good morning, Ma'am," one of them greeted me."Good morning. I'd prefer to be called Ivy," I replied. It makes me uncomfortable whenever they call me that because I'm not someone who was raised with a silver spoon."Apologies if we still haven't cooked. We don't normally cook for the Kyrans because they don't—Oh my, God. Do you know that they're—""Yes. Yes, I know." I chuckled. They didn't want to scare me about Zion's family being vampires. "Uhm, can I cook instead? I'd really love to cook for my breakfast and I didn't wanna bother any of you.""Of course," she said and showe
Chapter 22: FreedZion.It was already 6:30 PM and I'm planning in picking up Ivy early. I wanted to spend more time with her. I was buttoning up my dress shirt when my phone rang. I didn't answer it until I finished the buttons."Hello? Who's this?" I asked because it was just a number. I comb my hair and looked at myself in the mirror."Hello, Kyran Junior," he greeted. His voice sounded familiar but I couldn't guess who he is. "I think we need to talk since I have one of your sisters."My eyes widened. I used my speed to go to Charlotte's room but she wasn't there. Where the hell did he take her?"What did you do to my sister?" I asked him calmly but with a low voice."Easy," he chuckled. "It's not like your sister will die. You must have forgotten that she's a vampire.""Who are you?" I asked for the second time."Bring James to me at exactly 8:00. If not, she dies," he simply said.Marcus."Are you informed of how your son broke the rules of this town?" I was trying not to sound