** * * * * Crystal's POV * * * * *I cleaned up the dining table and washed the dirty plates. Mary was not around, so I thought it would be nice to take care of those things before going home.Michael had already left. I really enjoyed his company, he kept me smiling throughout the dinner.Even though he was a vampire, I felt very at ease around him. Thanks to him I learnt a lot of things about vampires.They are really an interesting race of semi-immortals, just like the wolves. What intrigued me most was their ranking system…According to Michael, vampires are ranked into five categories namely: Fledgling, Neonates, Ancillae, Elder and Antediluvian.* * * * * * * * *The fledglings are the newly embraced vampires within the last twenty years, still under the protection of their sire.* * * * *Michael had said that after the embracing of a mortal, the victim is considered a fledgling. The newly turned vampire must be able to stabilize the beast in him or her.I also learnt that
* * * * * Crystal's POV * * * * * "You shouldn't knock because I am not at home and my step parents are asleep, I don't want you to disturb their sleep because of me, please." I pleaded."Wait, you are not at home so then where are you?" He queried. "Tell me and I will come pick you up immediately."Seriously, did I tell him that I had gone missing? He should keep his fake concern to himself, I don't need it."No you don't need to, I just went to a nearby grocery shop. I will be back there soon," I replied."Alright then, I am waiting for you outside, be quick." He instructed and hung up the call.But why could he be looking for me? I don't remember doing anything that warrants drama today, so why is he there now?* * * * *I got down from my bed and walked out in a hurry. I locked the door from the outside and walked out to the cold streets.I didn't even care to change my outfit as I was avoiding wasting much time in the process.I don't want Logan knocking at my step parent's
** * * * * Omniscient Narrator * * * * *"I know your secret Crystal," Logan uttered with gritted teeth.He was suspecting that Crystal had a boyfriend or husband in secret, and that was why she never wanted him to visit her. She must have been with him earlier when he arrived or maybe she was hiding him inside.What settled in his mind was the idea that a man was involved in her strange behavior. He suspected that she had a boyfriend and that is why she has been rejecting his advances towards her."Logan, I... I don't… I do not have a secret," she stuttered.He could see the fear in her eyes and that made his suspicion grow stronger."Really Crystal? Then can you tell me why you are sweating on this cold night? And stuttering, your body is shaking and I have no doubt that your legs are barely carrying you. and then your eyes, they confirmed my suspicions," he persisted"Oh really? Then what secret is this that I am keeping from you? Tell me since you know it all!" She retorted, tryi
* * * * * Crystal's POV * * * * *After I had dressed Aidan up for school, I quickly carried him to my step parent's house.They were surprised that I had come so early in the morning.I used my morning lectures as an excuse, but the truth is that I wanted to be ready before Logan shows up, so he doesn't have to come inside.I don't know why he has to be so stubborn, but I will continue to do my best in hiding Aidan away from him.I couldn't make breakfast at home due to the fact that I was in a hurry, so Aidan and I joined my step parents at the breakfast table."Mummy, are you going to come pick me up from school today?" Aidan asked why drinking from his cup of milkshake."No honey, I have to go to work. Your aunt Mary or your big mum and dad would come and pick you up okay?" I smiled."Mummy, you no longer have time to play with me, you go out very early in the morning and come back when I'm asleep," Aidan whined.My poor child, I have been neglecting him recently due to schoo
* * * * * Crystal's POV * * * * *I walked into the college gate. The compound was quite empty as there were only a few students that had arrived yet, mainly from my level.It was Wednesday morning and Mr Scott will be handling us on advanced mathematics. How I hate that course, it's so difficult.The college I attend was of average quality, it wasn't the best in town but it could boast of producing well mannered and educated graduates.They didn't have many departments or study many courses, although it had been improving ever since Logan bought a share of it.I am sure he has invested quite a fortune in it; they are now building new halls for new disciplines, employing more experienced lecturers and at the same time getting more prominent in the city.A few months from now, I have no doubt that this college will be one of the most prestigious colleges in California as a whole.I walked past the neatly trimmed flowers and went into the long hallway.I don't know why our class had t
* * * * * Crystal's POV * * * * *I could see most of the girls were already ogling at him. I don't blame them anyway, he is hot and cute.He was wearing black striped jeans with a body-fitting white T-shirt. His shirt was short sleeved and I saw a little tattoo he had on his right arm.I didn't see that last night. His hands were covered with black thick hand gloves. I guess that was to shield himself from the sun, but his attire doesn't look that protective to me.Maybe he had extra in his backpack.Mr Scott showed Michael an empty chair to sit on, then he exchanged a few words with the principal before the bald headed principal left the class.Rhea walked in just that moment. She greeted Mr Scott who replied to her greetings with an order to leave the class.Well she was a few minutes late and the pot-bellied demon does not tolerate lateness to his classes. I felt sorry for Rhea."Now as I was saying, before I got interrupted. One person in this class has to answer the question
* * * * * Omniscient Narrator * * * * * After the college hours were over, Crystal and Michael walked out of the school gate and bade each other goodbye.Just then, Logan arrived at the school gate, he was in time to see Crystal and Michael walking together before they parted ways. Michael went in a different direction.Logan ordered his driver to stop at the spot where Crystal was standing and the driver obeyed immediately.Seeing Crystal with another male made jealousy scorch his heart, he never imagined that it would hurt him this much just to see her with another man. So what if he actually saw them holding hands or maybe kissing, then he would have certainly killed the other male.It was very clear to him now that he was in love with this woman, but why was he so possessive of her?In his heart, he felt like she was meant for him. But how could she be the one? She was just human and his Wolf did not recognise her as his mate. Not like it matters anyway, he has never cared w
* * * * * Omniscient Narrator * * * * *In order to stop Logan from looking around and finding Aidan, Crystal quickly held him by his cheeks and pressed her lips on his.Her eyes widened the moment she kissed those mushy lips. She felt those electric sparks erupt in her body. That taste of liquor and mint lingered on his lips.* * * * *Logan was surprised by the sudden attack on his lips, he had always been the one to initiate a kiss between them, apart from three years ago at that club.He was not expecting it but he had no intentions of stopping her either. Why would he anyway?This is what he always wanted, he was just surprised on why she was doing it. Does it mean she has accepted his proposal?Crystal pushed him backwards slowly and opened the back car door, then she made him get into the car and closed the door immediately.The driver without waiting for the instruction drove off. * * * * *Crystal's step parents smiled at each other when they saw Crystal and Logan kissing
* * * * * Omniscient Narrator * * * * * * The werewolves defeated the Vampires that night. The blood moon Pack recovered their Lunar moonstone and Crystal took the wolf clan sword of her step parents, and they returned to their respective homes happily.Their victory was proudly celebrated by the werewolves. The incident made Crystal very popular, she was a role model to all the housewife lunas. With her actions, they understood the power of a mate and the influence she can have on her Alpha.The New Dawn Pack recovered and rose to the first position, with Logan as their Alpha. The Blood Moon Pack was in second position and they had a lot of respect for the New Dawn Pack.Crystal did not only become the mate of Alpha Logan but the next Alpha of the Red Moon Pack, that helped her get more popularity in the werewolf society. Her Pack was the third in line to the highest rank.The Crescent Moon Pack was the fourth most popular. Lucy realised that she had no chances of being with Logan
* * * * * Omniscient Narrator * * * * *It was night and darkness had covered the environment already. As planned, the werewolves of the Blood Moon pack and the New Dawn Pack teamed up and burst into the vampire Lord's Castle.Some in their wolf forms, while the others preferred to stay humanoid. They were surprised to meet warriors from the vampire clan who were readily waiting for them, the two species clashed in a horrible war.Screams, wails and howls could be heard as they dug their canines into each other in the brutal assault.Heads were flying off, necks were snapping and blood flooded the castle. The scent of death filled the air.Crystal, who had made it into the castle with the help of Blake, ran into Rohan's sitting-room.Blake was in his wolf form. His wolf was small but very strong as strength runs in his family blood.He walked behind Crystal, protecting her. As they stepped into the mansion, a vampire made to attack Crystal but Blake dived on him and bit off his hea
* * * * * Crystal's POV * * * * *I returned to the castle and met Blake and Simon standing in front of the building. I could smell the scent of a stranger in the Castle. It was not anyone from the New Dawn Pack as they all had a similar scent."Crystal, you are back." Blake said and took my handbag from me."Yes, who is here?" I queried."Oh! It's the Alpha of the Blood Moon Pack, he got here just a few minutes ago," Blake replied and smiledSo he honored my invitation? Well of course, I knew he would. He is just as helpless as we are.I checked my wrist watch and it was still afternoon. I thought I had instructed Blake to tell him that the meeting should be in the evening, well since he is here now, I should just go ahead with it."Where is he?" I asked."He is in the main sitting room.""Alright, please take my handbag to Logan's Chambers, then come and join me in the meeting." I instructed and he noddedBlake turned around and headed towards Logan's Chambers. I took a step fo
* * * * * Crystal's POV * * * * *I arrived at Logan's Chambers and walked into the bedroom. Aidan was still sleeping, I dropped my handbag on the table and slumped onto the bed.Perhaps I am cursed or I bring bad luck to good people. Logan had to go through all this because of me.First, he lost his strength in order to protect my son from my evil step parents and now, he has been imprisoned by a vampire because of me.Whatever special powers it is that I have, they have caused me more pain than good.I don't know what to do right now. If I don't give Rohan what he wants, then he would kill Logan but I can't do it.I don't care much about losing my powers, rather I am hesitant because of the way through which he intends to take it.He was going to mate with me, perhaps not even a one-time thing and I can't let any other man touch me, if not Logan.Apart from that, if I decide to give him what he wants and he lets Logan go, he might try to hurt Logan in the future. I mean, the tw
* * * * * Crystal's POV * * * * *"Logan!!" I screamed, while wandering around in the woods.I refuse to believe that something has happened to him, he has to be around somewhere."Please listen to me Crystal, we need to return to the castle, Logan is not in the woods and it's not safe for you here. We can come up with a plan to locate him when we are back in the castle," Blake suggested."No Blake, he needs our help so we need to find him." I said in panicI am sure that my step parents have a hand in this. Who else could have abducted Logan and where have they taken him to?I should call my parents!!I brought out my phone and just then it started ringing. It was Michael Calling and I wondered what he was calling for.Did he think I still had no idea of his true intentions towards me?I decided to ignore his call but on second thought, maybe I should just pick it up and know what he wants to say.I accepted the call and put it on loudspeaker. "I have your mate, come to my house
* * * * * Crystal's POV * * * * * I woke up in the morning and saw Logan pacing around in the room with his phone in his hand. He looked worried and I understand there are so many reasons to be worried at this moment, but which one of them is keeping him worked up right now?I got down from the bed and rubbed my sleepy eyes, then I walked towards him barefoot.He noticed my presence and turned to me. "Hey, you are up," he said, and then looked towards Aidan who was still sleeping."Yes, good morning. What are you so worked up about this early morning?" I queried and hung my arm on his neck."Crystal, I have been trying to contact the Alpha of the Blood Moon Pack since last night, I want to warn him about your step parent's plan but he is not picking up his calls," Logan grumbledI could see he was uneasy. They were not on good terms with the blood Moon Pack but he still wanted to save them, that is really thoughtful of him."Do you have any idea why he wouldn't want to pick your
* * * * Crystal's POV * * * * * "What are you doing here?" My stepmom asked with an angry face."Oh, I had come to see you too. I came to say congratulations now that you have succeeded in your evil plans, I hope you are happy now?" I spoke with gritted teeth."Yes dear, we are very happy because our wolf Clan's sword has been Awakened and it would have never been possible without you.Logan's father was the one who made our clan lose its worth in the past, I bet you never knew that." She laughed evilly."So that is why you decided to get revenge?" I queried"Yes, we got our first revenge by arranging the accident that killed them.""What?" I gasped. "You were responsible for their death?""That is right, and guess who we wanted to kill next… Um nevermind, I'll tell you. It's his son Logan, but it was difficult to achieve that and that's why we were excited when we heard that he was the father of your child.We could finally get our revenge on him and it's all thanks to you. The re
* * * * * Crystal's POV * * * * * "Mummy, where are you going?" Aidan asked me, as I stood in front of the mirror combing my hair backwards."Aidan, I want to go to the house and get some stuff," I replied."What? No mummy, do not go there… Grandpa and Grandma are bad people!""Don't worry honey, I will be fine, okay?" I replied and smiled."Aidan is right, you shouldn't go there." Logan said as he walked in.I could notice he was worried. Did the meeting not go well?"Relax Logan, I will be fine, I can take care of myself and it's not like they need me for any other thing," I replied."You can't be sure, those people are heartless, they might have other plans.""And I will handle it, I have been with them for years. I know how to tackle their problems. Forget about that, why do you look so worried?" I asked and dropped the comb, then turned to him."I don't know what to do anymore Crystal, the news has already spread throughout the clans. Our pack is in a state of crisis, every
* * * * * Omniscient Narrator * * * * *Crystal's step parents were seated in the large dark sitting room, they were in Count Rohan's Castle, they had actually known the vampire from beginning as the both parties needed something from each other.Crystal's step parents wanted to attain the highest position in the werewolf society, while Count Rohan needed Crystal's special powers to secure his tribe from falling into the hands of his illegitimate half-brother, Draco."Martha, please call him and let him know that we are here," her mate, the Alpha of the red moon Pack said to her.She nodded and grabbed her handbag to get her phone, but was surprised it was nowhere to be found. She had misplaced it."What is wrong?" Phillip queried."I... I think I left my phone behind," she replied with a worried face."But you made use of it right before we left, check properly." He advised.She searched over and over again but it was nowhere to be found."Don't worry then, we should just wait for