BRADVILLE. Leaning on the counter, Darius snapped his finger and the bartender who was standing at the end of the counter moved toward him. “Hello there.” He said as he gawked at him. “Beer.” Darius sighed as he placed his hands on the counter. The bartender smiled at him as he moved a few steps away, returning with the bottle of beer. Darius heard footsteps approaching behind him. He turned and saw the elegant lady sauntering toward him. He smirked at her as she smiled revealing her dimples as she stood next to him. “Hey.” She blew air out of her lungs. “I'm Darius.” “Right. Nice to meet you, I'm Simone.” She said extending her hand for a shake and he accepted it graciously. Darius pulled closer to her and looked into her eyes. She wondered why he wanted to be so close and she stepped backward, he pulled her toward him and looked into her eyes. “I want to show you, Arcadia Falls.” Darius compelled. She nodded, flashing a smile as she moved strands of her rusty hair behind her e
“What are you doing here?” A voice echoed. Looking over his shoulder, he saw who he was searching for. Struggling to get on his feet and get rid of the voices in his head, he groaned as the man who was stepping toward him snapped his fingers and the voices disappeared. Feeling better, he wheezed and stood on his feet before he strode toward him. “We don't have much time.” Demetrius muttered. “I know because I came for something very important.” His voice rose. “What do you want from me warlock?” He smirked. “A Hellion is kidnapping people in Arcadia Falls. I know a little legend and history about your family. You were the first humans to handle the ancestral blade and I need to find it because it's the only way I can kill that unwholesome creature.” Hadrian emphasized. “The blades were destroyed...but one was hidden.” Demetrius informed him. “I don't need you to tell me how it was lost. I just need you to give me a hint so I can find one of your descendants.” Hadrian clarified ta
“We just killed that woman.” Simone barked, pulling Darius who wasn't interested in what she was saying backward. “She was an imminence to our existence. That's the fun of being a vampire, getting rid of whoever threatens your existence.” Darius roared glaring at her and she let him go.“And you decided to take her life. Why?” She said with watery eyes.“Because I'm a ruthless vampire. I'm a monster.” She could read the abhorrence in his eyes as he pronounced those words. “This isn't you.” Simone shook her head in regret. “You don't know anything about me, Simone! I turned you into a vampire and you should be glad that I saved your ass.” Darius seized her neck, thrusting her to the nearest tree. Silas folded his arms watching the drama. She groaned. How would she cope with her new situation? If Darius had killed her that night without feeding her his blood, things would have turned out to be better and now she was a walking corpse without a heartbeat. Lifeless. Rejected. Forgott
Lane stood arms akimbo as her body was taken into the ambulance with a stretcher. Blue and red lights were flashing across the woods, illuminating the clearing around the cottage. Other cops who had arrived were investigating the crime scene. Lane watched as one of the officers approached him. Stars were twinkling across the sky, the crescent moon didn't give off much light, but it narrowly bathed the woods through the slight little piercing of the leaves. Holding firm to a flashlight, Lane sighed. Amber Hudson was one of his greatest partners and she lost her life to a vampire. “What happened?” “She called me earlier today. She said that she apprehended three vampires. I got here and I found her dead,” Lane uttered in dismay. “She was attacked, you saw the bite marks on her neck, but I was too late to help her.” “I'm sorry. It must be hard to accept that you lost such a great partner.” He apologized before walking away.“You are welcome,” Wiping the tears that were clouding the cor
CRESCENT FALLSThe full moon glistened across the earth, pitch pine trees were queuing through the woods. Tall, woody, and verdant. The moon rays poured into the clearing through the slight little piercing in the woods. They could hear sirens blaring from a distance and cars honking, they knew that they weren't far from the streets. “Thank you for saving my life.” Aiden told him. “Don't flatter yourself. You brother made me feel like I was useless. Nevertheless, I won't blame him because he's as weak and broken as an average vampire.” Hadrian jested with so much detestation. “Elijah? I'm truly sorry for everything that transpired between both of you.” “I hate to admit it, but I loathe vampires including you. I don't want to hurt my sister's feelings and I can't push someone who is striving to have a life. That would be very uncivilized of me.” Hadrian forced a smirk as he placed his hands into his jeans pocket. Aiden suspected incandescence and fondness in his eyes. “I have heard
CRESCENT FALLS Morning arrived sooner than they anticipated. Magnus was at the back of his house chopping wood while Aiden and Hadrian were inside the kitchen making themselves comfortable and striving to feel at home. “Good morning!” Magnus said, dropping the ax that he raised when he saw Hadrian appear from the back door. “Morning. Could we start the tracking? I figured that we could use your blood to find the sword.” Hadrian declared and he shrugged. “You're the warlock.” Magnus chortled as he dropped the ax next to the log of wood that hadn't been chopped. “Isn't it obvious?” Hadrian muttered sarcastically, folding his arms.“Let's have breakfast first.” Magnus said, placing his hands forward as he smiled before they dashed into the house. “Aiden O'Connor.” Magnus muttered as they appeared from the basement ambling into the kitchen. They met Aiden who was sipping from a bottle of water, he eyed them and continued with what he was doing.“Don't you think that's too cold?” Hadri
“Tell me. What was your life like when you became a vampire?” Lynette inquired as the afternoon breeze chilled her skin while Aiden cuddled her. “We woke up at the stallion lake and we didn't remember who we were, but we knew our names. It's crazy, right? Forget about your whole past and still remember that you have brothers. Memories of our human life were gone and Elijah discovered that we were vampires that day and we struggled to live and we survived.” Aiden recalled as a lone tear escaped his eyes while Lynette smiled as she wiped it off. They pulled closer to each other and kissed. “It must be hard adjusting to the new situation back then.” Lynette shared his pain.“Yes. We couldn't put our emotions under control. Everything we felt was worsened.” Aiden ended with a smile. “I feel sad for you.” Lynette looked at him and he giggled. “You don't have to. It's part of my experience of being a vampire. This is my second life and I'm glad that every step I took led me to you. My ch
Storming into Arcadia Grill, Liam and Tristan met Nina who was wiping the counter. Sighing, they trudged toward her exchanging pleasantries. Looking at her wristwatch, Nina sighed in defeat. “Um, it's late and we are about to close as you can see the grill is empty.” Nina told them as she continued to wipe the counter. “Please we need your help.” Tristan pleaded and Nina sighed, dropping the piece of cloth which had been stained with dirt. “Um, let me see if I can get you something.” Nina affirmed as she looked at their pleading eyes before she walked into the kitchen meeting Amaya who was taking care of the dishes. Mrs. Carter and other workers had left while Amaya was waiting for Colby to return before they would take Nina back home. Taking a tray, Nina went to the fridge and grabbed two cans of soda before she rushed to the counter to analyze what was left of the day. She picked four burgers with tissue paper and dropped them onto the plate. Amaya gave her a stern look.“There ar
Looking outside the window, Darius imagined what Aiden and Lynette would be doing now ‘trying to make babies.’ It was heartbreaking, but he knew that Lynette would find a way. He sniggered, folding his arms and seeping from the glass of red wine which he was holding. He would never stop caring about her even though she was married to his brother. He would always protect her and save her from danger no matter the cost. Hearing footsteps behind him, he turned and met Nina who looked at him hopefully. “You should be going home. It's almost eight o'clock.” “I just wanted to check up on you.” Nina uttered as she halted. “Um, I saw your father at the wedding.” “Colby sent the invitation cards to us after you invited me personally.” Nina huffed while Darius put the glass on the wooden desk, ambling toward her. He kissed her when they were close enough, he was doing this just to get rid of every sentiment he had for Lynette. Trying to fall in love. Striving to put his urges under control.
Colby was the best man and Amaya was the maid of honor. They had agreed on their separate roles and the wedding was about to commence. The color of the day was black, white, and gold. All men would be dressed in suits and women would be dressed in different types of golden gowns with specific designs. Darius was the priest and he just wished that things would turn around. He wished he was the one getting married to Lynette, but he couldn't. Even if he tried to ruin the wedding, he wouldn't escape the wrath of his mother and brothers, not after he had gotten rid of Aurelius. They wouldn't let him destroy Aiden's wedding. Aiden was struggling to put his tie in place when the door swung open, he turned and met Darius who waddled in. He wore the best happy face expression. It was just for some hours and he would go back to being a dejected and abhorrent vampire. “The guests have arrived,” Darius announced as he motioned toward him, helping him to put his tie in place. “You look amazing.”
Driving through the streets, Aiden swerved to the right, he was going to pick up his wedding suit from Arcadia's Mall. Elijah had his gaze fixed on the windshield, he enjoyed every minute that he spent with his mother and he also wished that Aurelius would appear with Diana someday. They had concluded with Darius that they wouldn't talk about Aurelius again and the Graysons should go ahead and get rid of him forever. As they stationed the car at the parking lot, Aiden and Elijah alighted from the car, striding into the mall. “I think you should wear a black tux.” “Hell yes. I'm going for a black tux. I love black.”“Not as Darius.” Elijah teased as they strode to the men's section after they had taken the elevator which led them to the third floor. “Should we compel the cashier?” Elijah suggested. “Dude. This is my wedding and everything should be genuine.” Aiden halted and looked at him. People were storming in and out of the shopping mall throwing glances and smiling at each other
Misery. Devastation. For the past two years, she had never set her eyes on her elder brother. Not once. Not twice. Not even in her hopeful imagination of having a better life. Living with an abusive father had ruined her life and kept her locked up in her room vulnerable and helpless. Weeping and attempting to put her emotions under control. She breathed heavily as she looked further. Hanging on her shoulder was her black backpack. She wished that she would arrive at Arcadia Falls peacefully and find his brother without stress. As she trudged through the woods, she heard twigs breaking and indistinct cackling. She looked backward and clenched her fists in fear. She hoped that she wouldn't be attacked by a lurker because the five towns knew about Vampires. Bloodthirsty creatures. She increased her pace looking backward as she ran past the trees that lined up in the woods. She bumped into a man and she gasped as she stepped backward. Quivering, she took off. As she ran she tripped and
Another day passed and Lynette didn't make it to work. It's a new day and Aiden made sure she dropped her off at Arcadia Falls library before heading home so he would deal with Adriel's issues. Colby and Tristan had headed to work while Elijah was still spending some time with Gwendolyn who was healing from Darius' wicked words. Darius was spending time with Liam in the wrestling room while Aiden was left to interrogate Landon who was exploring the mansion. “I wonder how we were friends in 1335.” Liam added ducking Darius' straight punch before moving behind him and kicking him on his back. “We just have to live with our mother's story until we get our memories back. I don't even believe her.” Darius declared as he wiped the beads of sweat on his face, clenching his fist and positioning himself for an attack. “I see you hate her, don't you?” “Well, yes. She abandoned us in the past. I'm not the type of person who easily forgives.” Darius maintained as he threw a punch and Liam used
Kissing her, he wrapped her arms around his waist as they stepped toward the bed. Their tongues collided expertly while their heads were filled with nothing but pleasure and unquenchable emotions. They crashed on the bed and it left a soft little squeak as Lynette unzipped her gown and threw off her shoes. He sat up and held her smooth thighs as she removed his jacket and loosened his tie. A moan escaped her lips when he clutched his hand on her thighs and they giggled. “I love you so much.” She could still smell his cologne and she enjoyed the scent that turned every part of her body on. He caressed her until his hands grasped the tip of her boobs and they both smiled. She straddled him and he pressed her tits and he moaned as she felt her erection. She was even becoming slicker and she enjoyed the way Aiden touched every part of her body. He placed his hand back on her waist and lifted her as they rolled over. She could feel his rock-hard DICK in between his trousers and she couldn'
Hanging the balloons on the walls, Colby looked at Tristan who was holding the ladder. They smiled at each other before Colby diverted his attention to the balloons he was fixing on the wall. It was his favorite brother's birthday and he was so delighted even though he hadn't figured out a gift that would suit him he knew that he would get things done before the end of the day. Lynette and Darius had gone to the bakery shop to get a cake while Aiden was stuck in his room, resting and taking in the story that their mother shared the previous night. Colby stepped down from the ladder while Tristan moved it to the basement. Elijah and Liam had moved the couches aside, creating a safe space for the dance floor and the party to take place. Colby rushed toward Aiden's room, knocking and stepping in after he got a solid response. Aiden was facing the wall with a ring in his hands, he looked at it and sighed before turning toward Colby. “Morning.” They told each other simultaneously. “Have y
Present Day“That night, he told me about the holy 12 and he fled when the witch came after him. I guess he died in her hands because I have never set my eyes on him.” Gwendolyn heaved a sigh as she stared at her sons. The clock was ticking. Time was moving. She was happy because they welcomed her graciously. “You just told us how our father became a vampire and how he was murdered by Cataleya Drew. How did we become vampires?” Elijah asked, waiting for the odd story. “I'm so glad because the six of you are here.” “Six?” Elijah wondered. “Yes. Except for Beckham who I haven't seen since I returned. Where did he go?” “He will be here soon. Just tell us how we became vampires.” Darius implied. “This is how you became vampires.” Gwendolyn relaxed in her seat as she braced herself to tell them the truth.15th September 1335Gwendolyn looked outside the window, heaving a sigh of regret. Right in front of her, her husband whom she thought had died years ago fled and never returned home
1st November 1305This was supposed to be a new year's gift to her husband. For the past nine months, she had been carrying a baby in her womb and she prayed that this child would be a boy. She didn't want to disappoint her husband because her first child was a girl. Gwendolyn and some of her maids were trudging toward the infirmary which was built behind the O'Connor mansion. Two women were beside her, holding onto her feeble hands and rubbing her back as she wailed in pain. She had been shrieking and muttering inaudibly since she was in labor, one of the women rushed toward the entrance opening the door and helping the other lady to take Gwendolyn and lie her on the bed. A tall muscular man wearing a black tunic and black trousers strode toward the infirmary which was the cottage at the O'Connor mansion. He stopped by the door and waited patiently to receive the good news that his wife had put to bed and she was alive. He didn't care about the sex, but he hoped it would be a boy. Gro