~ Reagan's POV~Allicin? It had been ages since Reagan had even heard of that stuff. It was like a forgotten secret, something from a distant time, an abomination that shouldn't even exist. Finding Allicin nowadays was as rare as spotting a unicorn. Yet, somehow, it had made its way into Raven's home, and Lumiére was trapped inside.Raven, who was also Phoenix. She was also the very person who had led a mission to wipe out their kind. Reagan didn't even want to imagine how Lumiére had ended up in this situation, willingly entering a house where the scent of Allicin was present. Lumiére should have sensed the scent the moment he stepped foot inside the house and the fact that he didn't was sending the wrong message to Reagan.Reagan couldn't help but wonder how distracted and vulnerable Lumiére must have been to miss such a strong smell. He shook his head in disbelief. Inhaling Allicin wouldn't be deadly for a High Lord, but it would weaken Lumiére and disable his powers for a while.
~ Reagan's POV~Lumiére slowly opened his eyes, looking at Reagan and then shifting his gaze to Noah, who still wore a stunned expression on his face."Why are you here?" Lumiére asked Noah, confusion evident in his voice."To save your ass," Reagan replied bluntly. He wasted no time and instructed Noah, "Help me carry him." Together, they carefully lifted Lumiére and carried him over to the car. Placing him in the backseat, Reagan climbed in after him and closed the door.Noah took the driver's seat and started the car, pulling out of the parking lot behind another black SUV. "You were grounded, Noah. I explicitly told you not to leave the Sanctuary," Lumiére voiced his disapproval from the back seat.Noah remained silent, his gaze meeting Reagan's through the rearview mirror. Understanding the situation, Reagan shook his head slightly."I allowed him to come," Reagan said, looking back at Lumiére." …and Arin? You couldn't call him or what?" Lumiére asked.Reagan scoffed, so much
~ Lumiére's POV~Lumiére's heightened senses alerted him to a sound that seemed out of place. Even before fully comprehending what was happening, he instinctively knew that something was amiss. No one, except him and Noah were present in his penthouse. Noah's movements were not the source of the sound because Noah didn't move stealthily like the footsteps he was picking up. The guy moved loudly like a bull, so it wasn't him. They had entered the house together several hours ago, and no one had entered since then except Arin who still left after a whilr. Even in his weakened state, Lumiére could piece together those details.There were invaders in his home.With a deliberate effort, he slowly snapped his eyes opened and quietly climbed out of the bed, being cautious not to make any sudden movements.Despite having fed recently, Lumiére still felt the lingering effects of his weakened state. He was tired, his energy taking its sweet time to fully replenish.A faint sound of a door cr
~ Lumiére's POV~"They made a grave mistake by not killing me when they had the chance to do so" Lumiére muttered, a lethal undertone lacing his words. The anger he felt towards those responsible was palpable.Arin, with a solemn expression, sighed. "I think it's best if you stay home and have someone accompany you whenever you need to leave and also not be alone for the time being. It seems like your mere presence now attracts danger…Especially With the approaching full moon, things are becoming more dangerous," he warned.Lumiére rolled his eyes, a mix of frustration and understanding evident on his face. While he didn't particularly enjoy being confined or constantly monitored, he knew that Arin's advice was rooted in genuine concern for his safety. Besides, He was quite aware of the fact that Reagan was sitting down near him and was patiently awaiting the right moment to speak up.Acknowledging Arin's cautionary advice, Lumiére nodded in agreement. He had no intention of arguing a
~ Raven's POV~Raven firmly tapped her knuckles against the enormous metal Gates of the Watchtower, anxiously awaiting a response. The rain was pouring heavily, and she was completely soaked, but she didn't mind her physical condition. All that mattered to her was finding a place where she could feel secure, and this particular place was the only she thought about coming to.The incident earlier that afternoon with Katie had left Raven feeling unsure and unsafe within the confines of her own house. It made her wonder about the possibility of Katie planting or hiding other unknown objects in various corners of her home. After all, Katie had unrestricted access to every single part of the house.Raven had thought about this all through the day, racking her brain for solutions. Ultimately, she found herself at the watchtower as a last resort, after finding out the distressing news that her granny was no longer present at the facility.As she stood there, her gaze fell upon a man covere
~ Raven's POV~"The bathroom is over in the corner," the woman informed her, pointing in the direction. "There are fresh clothes waiting for you in the closet. I'll bring dinner to you when it's ready," she added before leaving the room. Raven stood there, taking in the grandeur of her surroundings. After a few minutes, she felt a chilly breeze brush against her skin, reminding her of the open balcony doors. She quickly moved to close them, not wanting to catch a cold in this splendid but drafty room. Curiosity led her to explore the lavish bathroom next. Every single item in the space seemed to be adorned with gold accents. The bathtub itself resembled something out of a movie, one of those extravagant ones she had only seen on television. Without hesitation, she ran warm water into the tub and immersed herself in its inviting embrace. She could stay in here forever without leaving if this was what they enjoyed. In that moment, Raven couldn't help but feel a glimpse of the enjoy
~ Lumiére's POV~ Lumiére was feeling unprepared and unenthusiastic when Middleton entered his room that evening. He knew he had to face something difficult and challenging, and he wasn't in the mood to leave the comfort of his room. However, Reagan had made it clear that he must follow orders without question. Lumiére couldn't help but scoff inwardly, wondering who held the true power and authority in this place – himself or Reagan. As Middleton cautiously entered the room, Lumiére observed him closely. The man stopped in the center of the room, avoiding direct eye contact with Lumiére. Lumiére let out a sigh, realizing that his cousin must have warned Middleton not to slack off during this his blind date. "Any idea who I'm going to meet?" Lumiére asked, his curiosity piqued as he focused his attention on Middleton. Middleton shook his head in response. "No, My Lord. the top choice I think, but Lord Reagan didn't provide many specifics when he informed me about it," he explained
~ Reagan's POV~Reagan's heart pounded in his chest as adrenaline surged through his veins. It was a feeling though, because he didn't have a beating heart. He had been lying in wait, hidden behind a huge tree, hoping to catch the vampire off guard. But now, their carefully laid plans had Ben discovered, and his cover had been blown. There was no point in hiding any longer. As he burst through his hiding place, Reagan could hear Arin's urgent voice echoing in his head, pleading for him to stop. But he couldn't heed the call. The vampire was on the move, and Reagan couldn't let him escape. With determination fueling his every step, he leaped over a fallen tree with lightning speed, pushing his body to its limits as he pursued the elusive Vampire through the dense forest.The figure of the vampire darted ahead, effortlessly maneuvering through the trees with an otherworldly grace that only Vampires possess. Reagan knew that if he lost sight of him now, it would be nearly impossible
(10 months later)Phoenix watched Lumiére through the window as he gazed into the distance. He had been doing that for months, and she was starting to get worried. She missed home too, just like him. She missed uncle Ben, Jansen, Achim, Nolan, hell, even the cook, but she hadn't abandoned everything, including her duties to her kind, to run away with the man she loved.She sighed and walked out the door to meet him outside. He turned when she opened the door, "Hey, I thought you were sleeping," he said, pulling her into his arms.She rolled her eyes, "I've been awake for a while," she said, resting her head on his shoulder.He sniffed her hair and smiled, "Are you okay?" he asked.Phoenix nodded, "I am, and yes, before you ask, the baby is fine too," she said, placing his hand on her swollen belly.He sighed in relief, "I can't help it. I'm tense. The full moon should have come out five months ago, but it didn't. Not knowing why is killing me," he whispered to her.She hummed a reply
Lumiére's POVHe should have been the one groaning in pain, but it wasn't him. Instead, Heather was coughing up blood. Lumiére was confused, and when he looked down, he saw that Heather's heart was missing. What on earth was happening?Heather fell to the floor, and Lumiére saw Reagan standing behind him, holding Heather's heart in his hand. Lumiére was relieved and happy to see his cousin. He hugged Reagan tightly, feeling a sense of safety in his presence.“ What took you so long…” he mumbled.“ I’m sorry…” Reagan muttered, returning the hug.They stayed in that embrace for a while. When they finally let go, Lumiére felt tired, and he would have collapsed if Reagan hadn't supported him.He didn’t know how long they had stayed that way but when he released Reagan, he felt very tired and almost collapsed if Reagan had not been holding him.“ you need to feed…” Reagan said, lowering Lumiére down and handing the blood bag to him.He didn’t want to do this, but had no choice, so he sucke
Lumiére's POVAt first, he stumbled as he tried to stand up, but he kept going. Slowly, he made his way out of the room. The hallway was empty, which was strange, but he didn't have time to think about it. He wanted to find Phoenix.His vampire senses were weakened by the Allicin in his body, so he couldn't rely on them to find her. He chose to turn left and walked down the hall, leaning on the wall for support.As he passed by each room, he opened the doors, hoping to find Phoenix. The alarm was still blaring, and he wondered if it was a trap.He spotted Maria and another woman leaving a room, and he knew that Phoenix might be there. He waited for a moment before cautiously approaching the room.His heart filled with relief as he saw Phoenix inside, connected to tubes and wires. Seeing her hurt made him furious with those who had done this to her.Lumiére stumbled into the room, knocking some things over because he couldn't stand properly. Phoenix noticed him and smiled weakly.He ma
Lumiére's POVLumiére winced in agony as Heather injected him with another dose of Allicin. The pain was unbearable, pushing him to his limits. Most Vampires wouldn't have survived being exposed to Allicin every hour for weeks, but he was different. He was stronger, or so he believed.But as the days turned into weeks, doubts began to creep into his mind. How much longer could he endure this torture? He had lost track of time since his capture, possibly a month or more. It was all a blur.He let out a weary sigh, bracing himself for what was to come. No matter how many times he resisted, Heather refused to believe him."Where is the sword?!" Heather sneered, the frustration evident in his voice."I've already told you, I don't know," Lumiére snapped back, meeting Heather's gaze defiantly.Heather scoffed, grabbing another syringe filled with Allicin. Lumiére raised an eyebrow, surprised at the sudden escalation. Two shots in such a short span of time? This was a new tactic."I see you
Raven's POVRaven felt cold water splash on her face, waking her up with a gasp for air. The memories of her past life caused a heartache and regret that she wished she hadn't remembered them. Recovering her memories was painful, and she wasn't even fully there yet.Somehow she wished that she had not remembered this piece of her past life. She hasn’t fully recovered her memories and it already hurt this much, she thought.She knew she had tears running through her eyes, but because she was now drenched in water, it was not noticeable to the ordinary eyes, except one looked deeply.She had known Lumiére in her past life, and they were lovers. The realization that she had betrayed him felt like being stung by a thousand bees at once.Ophelia's presence was no surprise anymore. It was clear that she was working with both the witches and outlaws. Raven couldn't help but mock Ophelia's comment about beauty sleep, feeling the anger and pain in her heart.“ I think you need to redefine your
Raven's POV"Hurry up, Miére!" Raven playfully shouted, waving him over to where she was sitting on the picnic mat.His rich laughter filled the air as he ran to join her. "Seriously! I told you to let it go," she said, teasingly scolding him.He rolled his eyes, sitting down next to her on the mat. "I couldn't help it; it was beautiful… not as beautiful as you though," he added, playfully sniffing her neck.Raven chuckled and gently pushed him away, though she secretly loved his affectionate gestures. Being close to Lumiére made her heart skip a beat. She smiled at him, and he seemed to be lost in the sunset that was now painting the sky with beautiful colors.They had spent a long time out there, enjoying each other's company, and though it was time to head back home, she didn't want to leave this moment behind."You think we could build a house here to watch the sun set in the horizon?" she murmured, voicing her dream.Lumiére scoffed gently, "Oh, Phoenix, I wish we could do just t
Raven's POVOakhurst? Raven's mind was buzzing with questions. Why was Lumiére in Oakhurst? It was the same place she had been abducted by the witch. It had to be a coincidence; she couldn't fathom any other explanation. But she didn't want to reveal her own presence in Oakhurst to Lumiére. After all, it was almost an hour away from her home and university.Just as she was about to speak, the door creaked open, saving her from any potential lies. Finally, someone was coming in, and maybe they would get some answers to their bewildering situation.She wondered what the guys would be doing now that she was missing. Would they see this as a collateral loss and forget her or would they search for her.In her mind, she worried about Achim, who had been with her when she was taken, though unconscious. She hoped he would have been able to provide some valuable information to the others.With bated breath, she watched Lumiére, who seemed equally anxious, waiting for the newcomer to enter the
Lumiére's POV"Are you happy?" Raven asked, her voice soft and filled with warmth as she turned to face Lumiére. The afternoon sun painted a beautiful glow on her face, making her green eyes shine brilliantly, the brightest green eyes he had ever seen."I am," he replied with a content smile, feeling a sense of peace and joy being with her. After all that had transpired recently, knowing she was happy made him even happier."I am happy too," she said, and he could see the genuine happiness in her eyes. It warmed his heart to know that he could bring her joy."I like being with you," she added, and Lumiére couldn't help but chuckle. He felt the same way – being with her was something he cherished deeply.Raven reached for an apple from the picnic basket, taking a bite before offering it to him. He playfully teased her, "Feeding me now, are you?"She rolled her eyes playfully in response, "Well, you need someone to take care of you since you don't like eating. I guess that's my job now
Reagan's POVReagan winced as he felt a pang of pain shoot through his head. It was as if a massive weight had fallen on him, and he couldn't help but groan. Slowly, he opened his eyes and took in his surroundings.He found himself in a room, and it didn't take long for him to recognize that it was Lumiére's room in the fortress. How did he end up here? The last thing he remembered was... he stopped himself from thinking further and turned his attention to the door as it opened."Oh, you're awake now... how's your head?" Noah asked as he entered the room.Reagan furrowed his brow, trying to recall what happened. "What happened?" he inquired, attempting to sit up on the bed. Noah quickly moved to his side, helping him to sit up before settling back on a nearby chair.Noah let out a sigh. "You don't remember?" he asked.Reagan knew he wouldn't like what he was about to hear from Noah. "Lumiére knocked you out earlier and left the fortress with Arin and the others," Noah explained.Groan