BASTIAN POV The next day dawned bright and clear, a stark contrast to the storm of emotions still brewing inside me. Damian was up and moving, the herbs Asmeral had provided working wonders to stabilize him. The mark on his chest still lingered, a sinister reminder of the threat Bill posed. But for now, the connection between the mark and the sword was blocked, keeping Bill from tracking us.I felt a strange mix of relief and anxiety. Damian was safe for the moment, but I knew it was only a matter of time before Bill found another way to come after us. I needed to find a permanent solution, and I had already decided on my plan.A knock on the door interrupted my thoughts. I opened it to find a delivery man holding a package. He handed it to me, and I signed for it, feeling the weight of the contents even through the packaging. Vampire blood."Thanks," I muttered, closing the door behind me.I went to my room and carefully unwrapped the package, revealing several vials of dark, viscou
DAMIAN POVI rushed out of the room, the sense of urgency propelling me forward. I couldn’t let Bastian go through with his plan. The hallways seemed to stretch on forever, each step echoing ominously as I searched for any sign of him. My mind raced with possible scenarios, none of them ending well if Bastian took that vampire blood.Turning a corner, I saw Bastian ahead, making his way towards the back exit of the house. "Bastian, wait!" I called out, my voice strained with desperation.He paused and looked back at me, his expression hard and resolved. "Damian, go back. This isn’t your fight."I closed the distance between us, shaking my head. "It is my fight. We’re in this together. You can’t do this alone."Bastian’s eyes softened for a moment, but then he shook his head. "I have to. For you, for everyone."I reached out and grabbed his arm, trying to make him understand. "Bastian, you’ll be miserable forever. You won’t be able to end your suffering. Think about what that means."H
BASTIAN POVThe day wore on, the sun climbing higher into the sky, casting a golden glow over the grounds. I wandered outside, the vials of vampire blood still heavy in my pocket, a constant reminder of my plan. As I walked, I caught sight of Zion, Abigail, and Damian playing together. Zion’s laughter rang out, pure and joyous, while Abigail and Damian watched him with fond smiles.For a moment, I stopped and simply watched them. Damian looked genuinely happy, his eyes shining with an emotion I rarely saw in him. He didn’t want this life of being a werewolf, of constant danger and uncertainty. All he ever wanted was to be human, to live a simple, peaceful life. But that was something he could never have.Seeing him like this, so content and at ease, stirred something dark within me. I wanted to protect him, to save his life so he could be happy. But another part of me, the part that had been buried deep for so long, wanted something else entirely. I wanted immortality. I wanted to be
BASTIAN POVAs we pulled up to the house, I felt a mix of anticipation and amusement bubbling within me. This was going to be quite the show. We headed towards the garden where Damian, Zion, and Abigail were playing. As we approached, I saw Damian freeze the moment he laid eyes on Margaret. He knew she was alive, but he hadn't expected to see her so soon, and certainly not like this.Margaret, ever the queen of dramatic entrances, smiled widely. "Well, if it isn’t my favorite werewolf family," she said with a laugh. "Miss me?"Abigail, looking confused, glanced between Margaret and Damian. She had no idea who this woman was or her significance in Damian’s life. Margaret, on the other hand, had never met Abigail face-to-face but knew of her. She was fully aware that Abigail had feelings for Damian, whom she still considered "her man.""Damian," Margaret cooed, walking up to him. He remained frozen, unable to process the sight of his long-lost love standing before him. Margaret wasted n
BASTIAN POVAs the evening sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows across the grounds, the weight of our plan settled heavily in the air. Margaret’s presence had already shaken things up, and now it was time to put our scheme into action. The anticipation was palpable, the kind of tension that crackles like static electricity just before a storm.We gathered in the study, the room dimly lit by the fading light. Margaret laid out a map on the table, her fingers tracing the route we’d take to the old abandoned warehouse where we’d set our trap for Bill. Damian stood nearby, still trying to process everything that had happened. His eyes flicked to Margaret occasionally, a mixture of nostalgia and wariness in his gaze.“Alright,” Margaret said, her voice brisk and businesslike, “here’s the plan. We spread the word that Damian will be here, alone, tomorrow night. Bill will hear about it and come running. When he does, we’ll be ready.”Damian frowned, his concern evident. “And yo
DAMIAN POVI carried Bastian’s lifeless body back home, every step a painful reminder of my failure. If I had just let him take the vampire blood, he might still be alive. The guilt gnawed at me, each thought a dagger to my heart. I placed him gently on my bed, tears streaming down my face. I couldn't stop blaming myself, my words tumbling out in a torrent of grief and regret."It’s all my fault, Bastian. If I had just listened to you, you’d still be here. I’m so sorry. Please, forgive me," I whispered, my voice cracking.As I sat there, lost in my despair, a strange noise interrupted my sorrow. Bastian stirred, his eyelids fluttering. My heart skipped a beat, hope surging within me."Bastian?" I said, barely daring to believe it.He opened his eyes and looked at me, a mischievous grin spreading across his face. "Damian, could you cry a little quieter? I’m trying to take a nap here."I stared at him, stunned. "You’re... alive?"He stretched and sat up, looking remarkably well for some
MARGARET POVEver since I came back from the dead—or should I say woke up from my deep slumber—I've been trying to get Damian's full attention, but I haven’t been getting it. I know it's because of that slut Abigail. He’s in love with her now, and it’s like he doesn’t even notice me. I hate it. I remember 400 years ago how Damian looked at me with such love, how he showed me care and affection, how he promised to marry me and spend forever together. That was why I turned him into a werewolf, so we could spend eternity together, both of us immortal.I had someone turn him into a werewolf and faked my death, wanting him to miss me and long for me. I planned to return, and we’d be reunited. But that evil man, Bill, stabbed me with that cursed dagger with a magic stone. My soul was trapped inside, leaving my body in a deep slumber. Thank God Bastian woke me up. The torment I endured there was unbearable. All I want now is to find that dagger and destroy it. But first, I need to get rid of
MARGARET POVI continued to walk aimlessly, experiencing feelings of pain and betrayal. I regret not killing Abigail from the beginning; I'm not sure why I bothered waiting. Witnessing Damian gaze at Abigail with the same tender eyes he once directed at me was too much to handle. I felt distressed, but I was powerless at that time. Abigail had taken my boyfriend, and I wasn't going to ignore it. I was aware that I had not succeeded in killing her that day, but I had to come up with a strategy to eliminate her permanently. While walking, my brain was filled with various ideas but none of them seemed to materialize. That was the moment I perceived a noise, as if someone were trailing behind me. I looked back, but nobody was present. I continued to walk, while still able to hear the sound. I was aware that someone was following me, but I was unable to spot them. I was not terrified or fearful; I had taken the lives of numerous individuals and was dreaded by several werewolf groups. I am
ABIGAIL’s POVGuilt gnawed at me, its sharp claws tearing at my conscience. The memory of Damian’s pleading eyes haunted me, but every time I tried to focus on him, my thoughts drifted back to Bastian. The way he made me feel, the fire he ignited within me, was unlike anything I’d ever experienced.I wandered aimlessly through the halls, lost in a fog of confusion and regret. But as the night wore on, guilt began to mingle with another, more primal feeling—a longing I couldn’t suppress. Bastian’s words echoed in my mind, challenging me, stirring something deep inside.Without fully understanding why, I found myself outside his door. My hand trembled as I reached for the handle, my heart pounding in my chest. I pushed it open and stepped inside, my resolve wavering.Bastian looked up from where he sat, a flicker of surprise crossing his face before it melted into a knowing smile. “Couldn’t stay away, could you?”I hesitated for a moment, then crossed the room in a few quick strides, my
Meanwhile, Damian paced the hallways of the house, his mind in turmoil. The confrontation with Abigail had left him shaken. He had hoped that bringing her and Zion back to the house would mend the rift between them, but Bastian’s brutal honesty had only widened it.Damian couldn’t shake the feeling that something was wrong. Abigail’s anger and hurt were palpable, and he knew he needed to find a way to make things right. He decided to check on her, hoping to find a moment of calm to talk things through.As he approached Bastian’s room, he heard muffled voices and his heart sank. He recognized Abigail’s voice, but the tone was different—soft, intimate. He pushed open the door slightly and his worst fears were confirmed.There, on Bastian’s bed, were Abigail and his brother, locked in a passionate embrace. The sight of them together sent a wave of rage and betrayal crashing over him. He wanted to storm in, to tear them apart, but he knew it would only make things worse.Damian backed awa
ABIGAIL POVI tried to pull away, but the fire in his eyes and the heat of his touch made it difficult. “Bastian, I can’t—”He silenced me with a kiss, his lips hungry and demanding. I struggled for a moment, my mind screaming that this was wrong, but my body betrayed me, responding to his touch.“Bastian, we can’t do this,” I whispered, breaking the kiss.He looked at me, his eyes dark with desire. “Why not? You deserve to feel good, Abigail. Let go, just this once.”I hesitated, torn between my loyalty to Damian and the burning need I felt. Bastian’s hands roamed my body, igniting a fire within me that I couldn’t extinguish.“Please, Abigail,” he murmured against my neck. “Let me make you forget, just for tonight.”The sound of his voice, the feel of his hands, it all became too much. My resolve crumbled, and I surrendered to the moment. Bastian lifted me onto the bed, his touch gentle yet insistent.As he undressed me, I felt a mix of guilt and anticipation. I knew this was wrong,
As the months passed, the wounds of betrayal began to heal, albeit slowly. Abigail and I worked tirelessly to rebuild our relationship, and though it was never easy, our love for each other and for Zion gave us the strength to persevere.Margaret, sensing that her influence over me had waned, became increasingly bitter and isolated. She no longer held the power she once did, and her attempts to come between us grew more desperate and transparent.One evening, as the sun set over our home, Abigail and I sat on the porch, watching Zion play in the yard. There was a sense of peace that had been missing for so long, and for the first time in months, I felt a glimmer of hope.“Damian,” Abigail said softly, her hand resting on mine. “I know we’ve been through so much, and I know that things will never be exactly the same. But I want you to know that I see the effort you’re making, and I appreciate it.”I turned to her, my heart swelling with gratitude. “Abigail, I love you more than anythin
The days that followed were a blur of guilt and despair. Abigail refused to speak to me, and Zion’s once-bright eyes were filled with confusion and hurt. The trust and love that had bound us together seemed irreparably damaged.Margaret, ever the opportunist, tried to seize the moment to draw me closer. But every touch, every whisper, only served to remind me of the betrayal I had committed.“Damian,” she purred one evening, her hand tracing circles on my chest. “We could be happy together. We could start anew.”I pushed her away, my voice filled with anger and regret. “This isn’t what I want, Margaret. I made a terrible mistake, and I need to fix it.”Her eyes flashed with anger. “Fix it? How? Abigail will never forgive you.”“Maybe not,” I said, standing up. “But I have to try. I love her and Zion more than anything. What happened between us was a mistake.”Margaret’s face twisted with rage. “You’re a fool, Damian. She’ll never take you back.”“Maybe,” I replied, my resolve hardenin
The weeks that followed our victory over the witches were tense. The fragile peace in our household was constantly under threat, and Margaret seemed to be at the center of it. Her presence was a constant reminder of the past and the dangers we still faced. But beneath her cold exterior, she harbored a burning desire—a desire for me that had never faded.One evening, as Abigail and Zion slept soundly, I found myself alone in the study, the weight of recent events heavy on my mind. The door creaked open, and Margaret stepped in, her eyes glinting with a predatory gaze.“Damian,” she said softly, her voice like velvet. “You seem troubled.”I looked up, my guard momentarily lowered. “Just thinking about everything that’s happened. The witches, the artifact, the danger we’re still in.”Margaret moved closer, her movements smooth and deliberate. “You carry so much on your shoulders. It’s not fair.”I sighed, rubbing my temples. “It’s my responsibility. I have to protect Abigail and Zion.”S
The journey back home was filled with a sense of triumph and exhaustion. We had accomplished what seemed impossible, but the cost had been high. Our alliance had grown stronger, forged in the fires of battle.When we finally reached home, Abigail and Zion ran out to greet us. Abigail’s eyes were filled with relief and pride as she hugged me tightly. “You did it.”“We all did,” I said, looking at our gathered allies. “We couldn’t have done it without everyone’s help.”Zion looked up at me, his eyes wide with admiration. “Daddy, are the bad witches gone?”I knelt down, ruffling his hair. “Yes, buddy. They’re gone. You’re safe now.”Bastian and Margaret joined us, their faces weary but satisfied. “We need to stay vigilant,” Bastian said. “The witches might be weakened, but they won’t give up.”“We’ll be ready,” Abigail said firmly. “We’ve proven that together, we can face anything.”As the days turned into weeks, life began to return to a semblance of normalcy. We continued to train and
As we approached the witches’ territory, the atmosphere grew heavy with dark energy. Shadows seemed to move on their own, and the air was thick with the scent of decay. We moved cautiously, every sense alert for the slightest hint of danger.“We’re close,” Margaret whispered, her eyes scanning the area. “The artifact is hidden in a cave beneath the witches’ stronghold.”Lucian nodded, his vampire senses honed to a razor’s edge. “I’ll scout ahead. Keep low and stay quiet.”He vanished into the shadows, his movements almost imperceptible. We waited, the tension in the air palpable. Moments later, Lucian reappeared, his expression grim.“There’s a patrol up ahead. Five witches, heavily armed,” he reported.“We’ll have to take them out quietly,” Bastian said, his voice low. “Any noise could alert the entire stronghold.”We moved forward, our steps silent on the forest floor. The patrol came into view, their dark robes blending with the shadows. Bastian signaled, and we split up, surroundi
DAMIAN POVThe next few weeks were a flurry of activity as we prepared for the inevitable return of the witches. Our home became a fortress, fortified with both physical and magical defenses. Bastian and I continued to train Abigail, pushing her to her limits to ensure she was ready for anything.Our alliance with the other supernatural factions grew stronger, each group bringing their unique strengths to our cause. Lucian and his vampires provided surveillance and intelligence, their nocturnal nature making them perfect for night patrols. Alaric and the werewolves patrolled the forest, their keen senses alert for any sign of the witches.Margaret worked tirelessly on strengthening the protective wards and researching new spells to counter the witches’ magic. Her knowledge and dedication were invaluable, and despite our rocky past, I found myself trusting her more each day.One evening, as we gathered around the fire, a sense of camaraderie filled the air. We had become a family of so