~ 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
( Raven's POV)Raven and Nolan found themselves in a frustrating predicament - they were utterly lost. Raven scanned their surroundings, her eyes catching sight of a familiar tree they had passed not long ago. She observed Nolan as he stared intently at the coordinates displayed on his phone, a look of confusion etched on his face. Letting out a sigh, she couldn't help but feel tired."Come on, let's keep going," Nolan muttered, striding forward with a determined demeanor. However, Raven couldn't ignore the fact that they were retracing their steps, going in circles without making any progress. She decided it was time to address the situation.Halting her steps, she folded her arms across her chest, a sign of her growing frustration. "I think we might be lost," she stated, her voice tinged with a hint of certainty.Nolan glanced at her, his expression revealing a mix of annoyance and defiance. "I know exactly where we are. We're not lost," he retorted, his pride preventing him fro
~ Lumiére's POV~Lumiére kept staring at the young Vampire standing in front of him. It was hard for him to believe that this vampire wasn't Noah. How could someone who looked exactly like Noah be here in the outlaw lands? It was a complete mystery.What the hell!"Are we there yet?" he asked impatiently.The Vampire rolled his eyes. "You guys seem really impatient," he remarked, shaking his head.The Vampire spoke just like Noah. Damn! Lumiére followed him through a series of underground tunnels until they reached the basement of a building."Stay here," the Vampire instructed, stepping out of the door. After a few moments, he returned and signaled to Lumiére."You can come out now... it's safe," he said.Lumiére let out a sigh of relief and followed him up the narrow staircase. He had to be careful not to fall as he climbed the stairs and was grateful when he saw a door. The lookalike of Noah opened the door and led them through a narrow hallway.Lumiére couldn't help but express hi
Raven's POV"Stay close," Nolan whispered softly to her, his voice barely audible in the tense atmosphere. Raven could sense the shift in the air, a foreboding sign that danger was looming. Instinctively, she positioned herself securely on Nolan's back, readying herself for the attack. They were not even there yet and were already getting attacked.Suddenly, the Vampire darted past them in a blur of motion. This time, Raven's heightened focus allowed her to catch a glimpse of the creature. She observed Nolan swiftly assuming a defensive stance, drawing two gleaming knives from his pants as his prepared weapons.Okay, it was time.Raven closed her eyes, centering herself with a deep breath as she caught the scent of the vampire, it was close now.Strange as it may seem, her senses sharpened, becoming more acute, allowing her to track each step the vampire took as it closed in on them in a mere fraction of a second. It was coming straight for her.Reacting swiftly, Raven lunged forwa