~ 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
~ Reagan's POV~As Reagan stood there, gazing out at the vast open space in front of him, it felt like the land was laid bare, revealing its secrets to those who dared to venture forth. He could sense the barrier there that was carefully crafted to keep intruders at bay, obscuring their vision and shielding them from the mysteries that lay ahead. However, being a vampire granted Reagan a unique advantage—he possessed the extraordinary ability to perceive what lay hidden to others.Despite the daunting presence of the invisible barrier, Reagan could sense a remarkable shift in the temperature as he approached its edge. It was as if this particular area operated under different natural laws. The air grew chilly, causing a shiver to crawl up his spine. It was a bone-chilling cold, one that seemed to penetrate through every layer of clothing. Looking down, he noticed that the ground was completely transformed, covered in a thick layer of ice. This ice was not like the delicate frost on
~ Lumiére's POV~Lumiére kept running his hand through his hair again and again. He was getting more and more frustrated with each passing minute, and it was obvious to everyone in the room that he was not in the mood to deal with whatever problem they were discussing."I get what you're saying, but I don't see why you want to change the date... it's already perfect!" Lord Ramona said, trying to stay calm and understanding.Lumiére quietly mumbled to himself, trying to relax in his seat. Somehow, the news had spread to the other Sanctuaries that he had found his future wife.Because of this, the Lords of those Sanctuaries had called for a meeting at the fortress, but it annoyed Lumiére that Reagan, the person who got him into this mess, wasn't there to suffer with him.The room felt tense, as everyone could sense Lumiére's frustration. He was clearly carrying a lot of responsibility and feeling a lot of pressure."I didn't say it wasn't perfect... I'm just saying there's a lot that ne
~ Lumiére's POV~Within less than half an hour, Lumiére found himself deep within the thicket of the woods, following the very route that led to the lands of the outlaws. These lands were positioned closer to the North Sanctuary than any other Sanctuary, and this proximity set off warning signals in Lumiére's mind. It was too much to be a coincidence.He cautiously slowed his pace as he neared the first set of Sentinels who were guarding the area.As Lumiére passed by, the Sentinels bowed respectfully to him, but he didn't even spare them a glance. He had grown accustomed to this kind of reverence. What did catch his attention, however, was the sight of a considerable number of Sentinels in the vicinity, all dressed in their distinctive violet Sentinel attire adorned with the insignia of the High Lord. The tension in the air was palpable as Lumiére made his way through the crowd, scanning for any signs of Arin.With his back turned towards him, Arin's vampire instincts kicked in, a
~ Lumiére’s POV~He had already sent the message to the outlaws, and he knew deep down that they wouldn't dare keep the powerful High Lord waiting for long."What are we waiting for exactly?" Arin curiously inquired, just as he caught sight of them.Lumiére's gaze turned towards the figures approaching in the distance. It was the very outlaw Vampires he had reached out to, the ones he had summoned. Though the invisible barrier tried its best to obscure their view, Lumiére's sharp eyesight allowed him to discern the outline of the approaching vampires, making out their forms across the vast, frigid expanse of land.Among them, Lumiére easily identified the leader of the outlaws, a distinctive smirk creeping onto his face. This man stood out from the rest of the group, not due to his height, but rather because of his short and sturdy build. Unlike any vampire Lumiére had encountered before, he was clad in an abundance of clothing that covered his body, an unusual sight in the vampire w