~ Raven's POV~Raven felt extremely bored that morning. She had woken up at the super early time of three in the morning, as there was absolutely nothing to keep her occupied. So, she decided to explore the entire house, which was so gigantic that it seemed like it was built for a whole bunch of people, even though only a few actually lived there.To her understanding, Uncle Ben, Jansen, Achim, and the rest of the staff were supposed to reside in the house, and maybe Nolan. But strangely enough, she couldn't find any of them anywhere. It's quite puzzling because they are Night Watchers, a group of people who should be wide awake during the night, protecting everyone from the creatures of the dark. However, it seems like this particular group preferred to snooze through the very same night they should be out there battling those vampires.Raven decided to take the first hallway on the left and strolled along its length. As she walked, she noticed several closed doors, but she wasn't
~ Raven's POV~As Jansen's eyes met Achim's, she could sense a mix of irritation and fondness, as if their relationship was a complicated blend of friendship and playful banter." Seriously, you came here to avoid me?" Jansen muttered.“ Dude go away and let me sleep…” Achim mumbled.Jansen quickly glanced in their direction, saying a quick "good morning" before walking over to where Achim was resting and started shaking him."Come on, let's do this together...just one time," Jansen begged.She raised an eyebrow, curious about what they were talking about."No...you said that the last time and the time before that, and honestly, all morning. I really need to sleep, Jansen. I don't want to spar with you...it's tiring," Achim grumbled.Spar? So they were training? And here she thought they were all sleeping. Well, if Achim didn't want to spar with Jansen, maybe she could test her strength. Even though she was still relying on instincts and might not know how to defend herself properly,
~ Raven's POV~Raven's attention was solely fixed on Jansen, her opponent in the fighting ring. Never before had she felt such intense focus directed towards one person. Jansen smirked, which only fueled her determination as she circled him.Although she couldn't explain how she knew, Raven sensed that Jansen was actively searching for any vulnerability he could exploit. It was as if he was studying her every move, searching for an opportunity to gain an upper hand. Suddenly, Jansen made his move, launching a punch directly at her face. Reacting instinctively, Raven swiftly evaded the attack, leaping away to the other side of the ring."Attack instead of just defending," Jansen grumbled, his frustration evident in his voice. She really didn’t know what that means. Everything she was doing in the ring was based solely on her instincts and reflexes. Jansen struck again, this time grabbing her in the middle and swiftly throwing her over his shoulders. Raven hit the ground hard, and
~ Raven's POV~As she entered the next room, Raven felt like she had stepped into a completely different world. The sight that greeted her was astounding — a wall adorned with an array of screens, displaying various data and surveillance feeds."This is the control room," Jansen explained, pointing out their location. The sheer number of screens and the technology surrounding them left Raven in awe. It was clear that this was where the operations were coordinated and monitored. Eager to move forward, Jansen tugged at Raven's arm, urging her to keep up. They navigated through a group of individuals, each focused on their respective tasks. The atmosphere in the room was intense, filled with the hum of activity and a palpable sense of purpose.Finally, Jansen led Raven into another room, separated by glass transparent walls. Through the glass, she could see Achim and Uncle Ben, engrossed in what seemed like a serious discussion or preparation. As Raven stepped into the room, she couldn
~ Reagan's POV~Reagan was well aware that venturing into the outlaw lands was a grave mistake, and he knew he would have to face the consequences eventually. However, his immediate priority was to catch the bloodsucker who he had chased into the outlaw lands and had entered into the sacred temple.Taking a deep breath, Reagan mustered all his inner strength and tapped into his unique ability to turn invisible. The power of invisibility was typically reserved for the High Lord, Lumiére, or other high blood vampires. Luckily, Lumiére was the sole surviving high blood vampire, granting him control over this power. Most vampires were unaware of Reagan's Ability to summon invisibility, as he was a rare half blood. His mother possessed royal blood and belonged to the esteemed high blood lineage, while his father, the Lord of the North, held the status of a middle blood vampire.Swiftly, Reagan moved towards the entrance of the temple, climbing the stairs with remarkable agility. The d
~ Raven’s POV ~Raven dragged her hand through her disheveled hair, releasing a loud sigh. “ Why don’t you go and get coffee… “ uncle Ben suggested to her.She shook her head, coffee was the last thing she needed right now. She needed to get the hell out of the Watchtower. Lumiére was currently in danger and she was doing everything she could not to panic.“ no thanks… I’m okay sir” she replied.He stared at her briefly before nodding as he refocused his eyes back at the monitor in front of him. She wasn’t fooled, he was watching her every move.Raven watched the control screen without understanding anything that was going on. She was currently standing behind uncle Ben who had taken a seat in front of a monitor and was unfortunately very aware of her every move, as if he knew that she wanted to leave. “ What’s your ETA guys?” Uncle Ben asked.Jansen’s voice sounded out of the speakers, “ I recon between thirty to thirty five minutes sir” he replied.They still had a lot of
~ Lumiére's POV~For nearly an entire hour, Arin couldn't tear his eyes away from Lumiére. Ever since Lumiére boldly declared that he would cross the barrier to find Reagan on his own, Arin had been watching him like a hawk. Deep down, he didn't trust the outlaws to successfully locate Reagan. They were oblivious to the fact that Reagan was even present in their lands.Lumiére, feeling Arin's intense gaze upon him, let out a sigh of exasperation. He turned to face Arin, his expression filled with annoyance. "Could you please stop shooting daggers at me with your eyes?" Lumiére muttered, unable to hide his frustration.Arin, unfazed by Lumiére's response, rolled his eyes in return. "Well, could you stop putting yourself in harm's way?" he retorted, his voice tinged with concern. He knew that Arin was genuinely worried about Reagan's safety and didn't want him to take unnecessary risks.Lumiére scoffed, he wasn’t trying to kill himself. He was trying to look for his cousin, those were
( Raven's POV)Raven had been silent ever since she left the Watchtower, sneaking out alongside Nolan. They had been on the road for approximately twenty minutes, and Raven couldn't help but wonder when they would reach their intended destination.Letting out a sigh, she absentmindedly ran her fingers through her hair, only to realize that she had tied it up in a ponytail. Nolan briefly glanced her way, perhaps noticing her restlessness.Her thoughts lingered on the motorbike she had spotted in the garage. It was evident that she was the one responsible for engraving those initials on the bike, but the identity of the mysterious 'L' still eluded her. The uncertainty surrounding this puzzle gnawed at her, leaving her feeling unsettled.As she sat there, the realization hit her like a ton of bricks. The evidence was as clear as daylight—this mysterious 'L' and her had undoubtedly been involved in a romantic relationship. It made her question everything she had believed about her own
(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