Vlad's feet seemed to have a life of their own, and he almost ran out of the palace walls without realizing it. His Guards were surprised when they could not keep up with him. “What am I doing? Why am I going after that brat? I could send the guards. Why does this brat affect me so much? I'm starting to think that the gods are involved in this shit. But what do they want from me?” Vlad was confused and didn't understand why the gods thought he needed a confidant, especially when he was a child around him. What he understood less was how his heart, so calm every day, jumped and raced like crazy every time he thought Rafa could die. His speed increases when he turns towards the coast, and the guards are left behind. When his feet touch the fine sand of the beach, he looks around and feels stupid. The sun hadn't set yet, and Rafa couldn't be there. Shaking his head at his stupidity, he turned his back and began walking back to the palace under the astonished gaze of his guards.A
Not knowing how or what had happened, much less how much time had passed, the girl opens her eyes and, seeing herself naked, screams.Then she looks around and sighs with relief when she sees herself alone.She looks at her naked body, where the marks of the roughly torn-off clothes are visible, but she does not feel that the man has completed his intentions.When the reality of what had happened lights up in his head, she trembles with fear and looks around.Was that a vampire?She remembered the stories her old grandma had told about the vampires that lived near the city, and she had always wished it was more than a fantasy. After all, was it pure reality? And the vampire had saved her? She is even more certain that she made the right decision by running away from a house where she was ignored and traveling to her grandmother with the hope that she, too, would become a vampire.She puts on her torn clothes as best she can and looks around without knowing which direction to take, but
“Julius!” “Reed? By the Goddess, I will never get used to hearing your voice when I know you are so far from here.” Reed laughs. “I would like to contact you with better news." “Has the time finally come?” “I’m afraid so.” "What's up?" “Your father proposed to Vlad a hand-to-hand fight to the death.” "What? My father is crazy. What does he think he gets out of this?” “I think your father thinks that if one of them dies, you and Romeo will hate each other and go home.” “This is idiotic. That would never happen. When's the fight? “Within two days, they the border between the forest and the city. What are you going to do?" “I’m going to do the same thing you know very well: I’m going to stop this fight.” “Do you think that if you die at Vlad’s hands, you will spare your father’s life?” “I don’t doubt my father’s strength. Between him and Vlad, I don't know which one can win, but I have to stop this fight. Only when Romeo and I are apart will they stop and think about peace,
Julius was about to go to his room when Romeo came down with his son in his arms.- It looks like my two sleepyheads woke up.- And hungry. Well I'm hungry, he already ate. Growing up like this, I think it's a good idea to start eating solid food ahead of time because he drains me off.Julius chokes and kisses Romeo's forehead.- I was going to talk to you now. But eat first.Romeo follows Julius to the kitchen, but his heart sinks in his chest. Something in Julius's simple sentence alerts him.Julius takes Ricky out of Romeo's arms to give him a chance to eat and starts looking at his son, who stretches out his hands to touch his face.Romeo was watching him, and Julius knew it, so he started making faces to make his son laugh.Romeo's hunger has passed, but he struggles to drink the entire package. It was a crime to waste what a human generously gave.- Okay, I'm done. What do you want to talk to me about?- Come on, let's take Ricky to the garden.Julius grabs Romeo's hand, and han
- I didn't go to any witch. The person I was looking for was the fairy queen. - Skyler says.- The fairy queen? Are you making fun of me?- No Julius. The real fairy queen. Julius is speechless. I wanted to ask her to end the war, but I couldn't. She can't do it. It's not her species' business. However, she told me that you might be crazy enough to go and meet Vlad and your father. She was right, wasn't she? That's where you're going. - Yes, I have to do something. they are ready to fight each other to the death. - listen. If Vlad kills you, Romeo won't be able to live. - Skyler I… - listen. I'm not saying don't go. Everyone has their own destiny. Just don't let yourself swim through his hands. The fairy told me that Romeo has a nightmare of seeing you dead at his father's hands... - It wasn't just a nightmare. It was a vision. - And even so, you are going there. This cannot happen, or the vicious circle will not end. If you see that you're going to die, kill yourself. I know
- Vlad, stop. - Rafa says, placing his hand on Vlad's arm.The boy's touch sets Vlad's blood on fire, and he lets go of the Guard, who falls coughing.Rafa removes his hand, enters the room, and closes the door, but Vlad can't free himself from the heat that his hand has left on his arm.He looks at the guard on the ground.- You're lucky to be alive. Get out of my way and tell the commander to send another guard to do your job. Tell him to look for me in the morning. Starting today, the worst jobs a guard can have await you. And you – he turns to the other guard – I hope you don't want to follow the same path.The guard bows and, swallowing hard, straightens up next to the door, carrying out what he was ordered to do.Vlad leaves.In his room, he remembers what happened. The place where Rafa had touched still vibrated with the heat of his cold hand.- May the gods help me. This must be a twisted test.He undresses to get into bed, but first, he goes to the window and looks at the gar
Rafa runs past the guard and climbs the stairs to Vlad's room. He opens the door without knocking and goes in, and the guards don't stop him.- What's wrong with him? – one of the king's guards asks the one running at Rafa's heels.- Beat me. He was drinking water, and suddenly he started running and came here.- Did he miss the comfort of the king's bed?- Shut the fuck up. Do you have a death wish?When Rafa slams the door behind him, Vlad, who isn't sleeping, almost jumps out of his body.Rafa approaches the bed and looks at Vlad intently, with eyes full of tears.“Fuck, not again.” – thinks Vlad, remembering the dream, not knowing if he was still dreaming.- What the hell do you think you're going to do? Are you some idiot? Vlad opens his eyes wide in astonishment.No, that had nothing to do with the dream he had. Rafa's words were different.Vlad sits on the bed and turns on the light.- What the hell are you talking about? And what are you doing here?- Don't try to change the
Julius was starting to get nervous. The distance was still too far, so he accelerated as much as he could without wanting to alert the police. His heart was heavy, and his thoughts were with Romeo and Richard, but he determined to arrive in time to stop their parents from committing something crazy.He knew well the risk he was taking. If what Romeo saw on the black stone of the mausoleum and which torments him to this day comes true, Romeo would never be the same, and he... he would be dead and unable to touch the being he loves most in life.He knew from the beginning that for him, there was only Romeo. Romeo was everything he had ever wanted in life but had always refused to hope to obtain. Not even a year had passed since they saw each other for the first time in the corner of the college hallway. The scent of chocolate and vanilla had been engraved in his soul like a brand made with a hot iron.Neither he nor Romeo were the same people as they were that day. So much had changed