🥀 ARWAN'S POV 🥀We all gathered in the hall, gawking into space, “Aren't we going to find her?” Clara asked.“I was told not to, she's safe there… Alastor won't hurt her,” I responded calmly.“How can you be so sure?” Lavanya asked with raised eyebrows.“I'm not sure,” I retorted, “I'm hoping he won't lay a finger on her or I'll truly kill that bastard.”“What if she decides to be with him?” Alpha Vargus reasoned out, “I mean you practically killed her son a day ago.”“She won't,” Bruno announced, “I know Melonie won't betray us for any reason.”“Bruno, what do you know about Ashera?” I asked, facing Bruno, “We were told to find Ashera before Alastor lay his hands on it.”“It's an extremely powerful ancient sword, named after the first Ancient Lycanthropic dragon to become a dragon, a god. It was said that anyone who wields the swords would possess powers he shouldn't have and control what he shouldn't be able to control,” Bruno announced.“I know that little about it,” I responded
🥀 MELONIE'S POV 🥀It's different when someone thinks you belong to him, rather than loving you enough to protect you from leaving.In Alastor's case, I can't tell if he's just a lunatic obsessed with me or if he simply believes that I'm his, but doubtlessly, I was aware he did love me. It wasn't a brotherly love, he loved me like I was his, his property… his mate.He walked into the room with a smile on his face, “Melonie,” he called and I looked up to meet his gaze, “There's a place I need to be.”I nodded in understanding, “Okay Alastor, be good and be back quickly. Do you need me to go with you?”“No,” he responded, “It's safer for you to remain here, I don't want you to get hurt. Don't run away from me Melonie… please.”“You need to trust me Alastor,” I whispered calmly.“I do trust you,” he responded, “I am just scared, I'm scared of you leaving me… I don't know how I survived all this while without you, but I'm not willing to go through that again.”“Put your mind at rest,” I
🥀 MELONIE'S POV 🥀I sat on the edge of my bed; my hands clenched into fists as I waited for the news. My mind was racing with tons of things that could go wrong, and my heart was pounding in my chest like a drum.I couldn't shake the feeling of dread that had been building up inside me for a while. The outcome of this moment would determine the course of the future.Who found Ashera? Arwan or Alastor? The thought sent a wave of anxiety crashing over me, making my skin crawl and my breath catches in my throat.As I waited, my mind replayed every possible scenario, each one more disastrous than the last.My emotions were a mix of fear and worry, making it hard to think straight.The room around me seemed to fade away, leaving only the sound of my own ragged breathing.And then, suddenly, the silence was broken, Arwan appeared in my room with the help of a portal.“What are you doing here?” I voiced in fear, gasping. “If Alastor finds you here, you will be smoked and chopped into cubes
🥀 ARWAN'S POV 🥀There was chaos of fear in the building. I watched as everyone dragged their feet on the ground worriedly, too scared to sit, breathe, or even blink.It felt like trouble was coming and it was coming really fast.“Alastor has Ashera,” Lavanya stated, “Doesn't that mean the end for us?”Clara jingled her head, “We are not dead yet, so there's still hope.”“When would we not be dead?” Othello cried out. “If he has Ashera, then he's definitely going to come for us.”“We shouldn't have gotten there so late,” Clara blurted out.“Who's fault, is it?” Lavanya attacked, “If only you hadn't gone for water.”“Didn't you go with me?” Clara stood in defence.Lavanya pouted, “I went because you went, so it's your fault.”My heart was racing like a jackhammer, pounding against my ribcage with a ferocity that left me breathless. Fear had taken hold of me, its icy grip wrapping around my throat like a vice.Every thought, every emotion, was consumed by the terror that had taken up r
🥀 MELONIE'S POV 🥀The Loud sound of things shattering got me on edge, I was unable to sleep because I was worried about who Ashera was with.But Alastor, rather than being worried, I'd say he's angry and disappointed about the turn of events.I went towards his room, I stood frozen in the hallway, my heart pounding in my chest as I gazed at the door in front of me. It was just a simple door, made of plain wood and adorned with a plain metal doorknob. But to me, it seemed like a portal to a nightmare world, a gateway to unspeakable terrors.I had been putting off entering his room for what felt like an eternity. I had been trying to work up the courage to push open the door and step inside, but my fear had been holding me back.I took a deep breath and tried to shake off the fear that was gripping me. I told myself that I was being ridiculous and that there was nothing to be afraid of. But the fear lingered, refusing to be extinguished.I slowly reached out and grasped the doorknob,
🥀 ARWAN'S POV 🥀We were yet to point out who exactly had Ashera and it made us so restless that we all sat with pale faces, breathing heavily and staring into the void.“Seriously, I'm tired of all this,” Lavanya complained, “Why do we have to keep guessing who Ashera is with? Can't the nigga come out and say, “Hey I have Ashera” so we would at least know what we are doing.”“Do you always talk this much?” Dracula asked with a smirk on his face.“Yes, you?” I retorted, “Do you always point everything out?”Ignoring them, I stood up and walked to the window, “Melonie, talk to me, what's going on?” I murmured, biting my fingers.“Any words from Melonie yet?” Bruno asked, walking closer.“No, not even a hi,” I responded.Bruno tapped my shoulder, “She'll say something soon.”Just then, Melonie's thoughts came in, “That stupid witch has Ashera, get it from her before Alastor, he's going in search of her tomorrow, I'll try to hold him down for a while.”“The witch has Ashera?” I announce
🥀 MELONIE'S POV 🥀Morning came too quickly; I would have preferred darkness lasted some more time.I was still confused about how I was going to track Alastor down, but I knew I needed to do it, at least to give Arwan and the gang some more time.If Alastor gets to the witch before them, she's as good as dead and so are the others, my dear family would be dead too.I am the light and Alastor is the darkness, makes more sense now that I've met him.He kills for entirely no reason but fun, the grin on his face and happiness in his eyes whenever he talks about someone he killed brutally was concerning, what a psychopath.Regardless, there's this love snooping around in my heart for him.Have you ever loved a monster? You'd wish all day and night that you could just deliver him from all the crazy demons camping inside him.Even though it's not possible, the hope of Alastor turning good depends on his death, he'll only be harmless when he's dead.Cruel, isn't it? I thought so too.My mot
🥀 LAVANYA'S POV 🥀Damn life and damn Dracula.I felt like he was enjoying himself watching me embarrass myself.And damn my stupid donut-shaped legs too, when did it crawl on someone's skin, I would have managed my embarrassment if it was someone else. But Dracula? That dude with a flat face?He wasn't totally wrong, I seemed to be enjoying it, who told him to be warm?Fucking werewolf.“Lavanya!” Arwan screamed for the third time to grasp my attention. “Where the hell did you go?”“To bed… I mean – I'm right here,” I stammered.“We are going to the witch now, call everyone,” Arwan declared.“Huh! Me? Why?” I asked in refusal.Arwan gawked at me, “Because you are the only one here.”I jingled my head drastically, “No I'm not, Bruno's ass is also here. Send him instead.”“I have something to discuss with Bruno,” Arwan responded, “Alpha Vargus and the others would be here on their own, Call Dracula.”Dracula? The exact person I wanted to shoot into another planet a few minutes ago?“N
🥀 LAVANYA'S POV 🥀My eyes were operating on their own, I almost hit my head on the door even though I have eyes, those eyes weren't working.I heavily dragged my feet towards my room as soon as Arwan said the words “Dismissed.”I flung the door open, kicking it widely open with my feet.I walked into the room and went straight into the bathroom to pee.I pushed open the door, expecting to simply do my business and jump into the bed. But instead, I was met with a surprise that made my heart skip a beat.Right… the wall gecko was still in my room.There he was, Dracula standing in the shower, completely naked. I froze, my eyes fixed on the unexpected sight before me.For a moment, time seemed to stand still. I felt like I was trapped in a snapshot, unable to move or look away. Dracula, oblivious to my presence, continued to take a shower, dancing, humming a tune and shaking his butt like he was Moana, competing for Grammy. I felt a rush of emotions, surprise, embarrassment, and a hin
🥀 MELONIE'S POV 🥀As I wrapped my arms around Alastor, a sense of warmth and comfort washed over me. His arms enveloped me in return, holding me close as we stood there, swaying gently to the rhythm of our own beating hearts.The warmth of his body seeped into mine, chasing away any chill or tension that may have been lingering. I felt my muscles relax, my breath slow, and my mind quiet as I surrendered to the safety and security of his embrace.His chest rose and fell with each breath, and I felt my breathing synchronize with his as if our hearts were beating as one. The warmth of his skin radiated through his clothing, and I could feel the gentle pressure of his fingers wrapped around my back, holding me close.“I was searching for you when I came in, where were you?” I asked calmly.“I was out,” he responded.I smiled warmly, “Doing what?”“Killing,” he blurted out.I pulled away and he looked at me with innocent eyes that said, “What did I do?”“Do you have Ashera?” I asked, cha
🥀 MELONIE'S POV 🥀Angel Gabriel's words rang in my ears. I struggled, shaking my head and covering my ears in panic.“That shouldn't be —” I stammered, “There has to be a way, we can find a way around it right?” “Melonie,” the Angel called softly.“There has to be a way to fight him,” I yelled, “How do I fight him if I'd get hurt if he gets hurt?”“There is indeed a way,” the Angel muttered, “I could do that if you wish for it, but I have to remind you; that you have just one thing left to wish for, that's all I owe you for saving my life.”“But are you sure you want to use your last wish for this? There's a whole lot of better things you could wish for.”I nodded my head, my face turning pale and serious. " Aside from the wish, please, if there's a way… tell me.”“There is indeed a way,” the Angel uttered. “Stab him with Ashera's sword, then Alastor would die. Of course, you would feel the pain for a while… then everything would be fine. But if you are unable to contain the pain,
🥀 MELONIE'S POV 🥀I took a deep breath in, feeling the air fill my lungs, and then slowly exhaled, letting the tension seep out of my body. My mind was racing, my thoughts swirling with anxiety and anger. I could feel my heart pounding in my chest, my pulse quickening with every passing moment.I closed my eyes, trying to shut out the distractions around me. I focused on my breath, feeling the sensation of the air moving in and out of my body.“Don't suppress it,” Arwan's voice rang out, “Hit me and get over with it.”“Arwan,” Bruno warned.“You want me to hit you?” I asked and scoffed, “No, it's much better if your conscience judges you forever.”“This is not the problem here,” Lavanya yelled, “There's a wild beast out there searching for us like food, we can't afford to be arguing.”“Says someone that would rather argue than eat,” Clara fired back.“So how do we get Ashera from them?” Bruno asked.“I don't think we can,” I announced, “Let them fight it out, then… we'd face whoever
🥀 MELONIE'S POV 🥀The cuddle lasted as long as it could. I was able to keep Alastor with me for a few hours, and I wanted it to last for a day. That should be enough time for Arwan.I wasn't totally comfortable, yet… I wasn't uncomfortable.He was cold, brutal… yet he was warm and sweet.“Are you alright? Want to get up for a while?” He nibbled on my ears.I jingled my head, “I'm fine, I just…”“Just what?” He whispered.I raised my head to look at him, “Want to remain like this… with you.”His eyes darkened, I could feel the sadness he was trying hard to hide, “I know you are trying to hold me down Melonie,” Alastor blurted out, “You are stopping me from getting to the Witch… because of your boyfriend, Arwan; you want him to get the sword before me.”I was speechless, no. I was traumatized and unable to speak.How did he…?What if he gets Angry and kills me for deceiving him?Now everything is messed up, he knows I'm lying.“How did you…? I paused, “When did you figure it out?”“Im
🥀 LAVANYA'S POV 🥀Damn life and damn Dracula.I felt like he was enjoying himself watching me embarrass myself.And damn my stupid donut-shaped legs too, when did it crawl on someone's skin, I would have managed my embarrassment if it was someone else. But Dracula? That dude with a flat face?He wasn't totally wrong, I seemed to be enjoying it, who told him to be warm?Fucking werewolf.“Lavanya!” Arwan screamed for the third time to grasp my attention. “Where the hell did you go?”“To bed… I mean – I'm right here,” I stammered.“We are going to the witch now, call everyone,” Arwan declared.“Huh! Me? Why?” I asked in refusal.Arwan gawked at me, “Because you are the only one here.”I jingled my head drastically, “No I'm not, Bruno's ass is also here. Send him instead.”“I have something to discuss with Bruno,” Arwan responded, “Alpha Vargus and the others would be here on their own, Call Dracula.”Dracula? The exact person I wanted to shoot into another planet a few minutes ago?“N
🥀 MELONIE'S POV 🥀Morning came too quickly; I would have preferred darkness lasted some more time.I was still confused about how I was going to track Alastor down, but I knew I needed to do it, at least to give Arwan and the gang some more time.If Alastor gets to the witch before them, she's as good as dead and so are the others, my dear family would be dead too.I am the light and Alastor is the darkness, makes more sense now that I've met him.He kills for entirely no reason but fun, the grin on his face and happiness in his eyes whenever he talks about someone he killed brutally was concerning, what a psychopath.Regardless, there's this love snooping around in my heart for him.Have you ever loved a monster? You'd wish all day and night that you could just deliver him from all the crazy demons camping inside him.Even though it's not possible, the hope of Alastor turning good depends on his death, he'll only be harmless when he's dead.Cruel, isn't it? I thought so too.My mot
🥀 ARWAN'S POV 🥀We were yet to point out who exactly had Ashera and it made us so restless that we all sat with pale faces, breathing heavily and staring into the void.“Seriously, I'm tired of all this,” Lavanya complained, “Why do we have to keep guessing who Ashera is with? Can't the nigga come out and say, “Hey I have Ashera” so we would at least know what we are doing.”“Do you always talk this much?” Dracula asked with a smirk on his face.“Yes, you?” I retorted, “Do you always point everything out?”Ignoring them, I stood up and walked to the window, “Melonie, talk to me, what's going on?” I murmured, biting my fingers.“Any words from Melonie yet?” Bruno asked, walking closer.“No, not even a hi,” I responded.Bruno tapped my shoulder, “She'll say something soon.”Just then, Melonie's thoughts came in, “That stupid witch has Ashera, get it from her before Alastor, he's going in search of her tomorrow, I'll try to hold him down for a while.”“The witch has Ashera?” I announce
🥀 MELONIE'S POV 🥀The Loud sound of things shattering got me on edge, I was unable to sleep because I was worried about who Ashera was with.But Alastor, rather than being worried, I'd say he's angry and disappointed about the turn of events.I went towards his room, I stood frozen in the hallway, my heart pounding in my chest as I gazed at the door in front of me. It was just a simple door, made of plain wood and adorned with a plain metal doorknob. But to me, it seemed like a portal to a nightmare world, a gateway to unspeakable terrors.I had been putting off entering his room for what felt like an eternity. I had been trying to work up the courage to push open the door and step inside, but my fear had been holding me back.I took a deep breath and tried to shake off the fear that was gripping me. I told myself that I was being ridiculous and that there was nothing to be afraid of. But the fear lingered, refusing to be extinguished.I slowly reached out and grasped the doorknob,