Third Person’s Point of ViewAkiro feels like he’s floating. He imagined every scenario he could for this moment, but none of those scenarios ever warned him of feeling this way. It’s warm, and it feels good. It was addictive.He always knew Heli’s lips were soft, but feeling it on his own was an entirely different thing. Because despite the softness of the vampire’s lips, his kisses weren’t. Heli didn’t start soft— he captured Akiro’s lips with the intention of devouring every part of that sinful mouth that keeps on talking about someone else. One of his large hands reached out to the back of Akiro’s head, lightly holding his hair and pulling it backwards just enough to tip his head and angle it so Heli could kiss him properly.Akiro moaned, the sounds muffled by Heli’s unrelenting mouth. His hands that were on Heli’s chest crept up to the vampire’s neck, encircling his arms around it as he let the man lead the kiss. And despite feeling lightheaded by the roughness of the vampire,
Third Person’s Point of ViewAkiro dreaded facing his friend the next day, unsure if it was a wise idea to see Shiro so soon after he kissed Heli. But he was so bored in their room, his grandparents were asleep, and Alter and the others were on their respective duties. So he was left with no choice but to go to his friend instead of rotting in their room. It’s not like he didn’t want to hang out with his friend. He just knew the vampire would pester him if their plan had succeeded, and while he was fine telling Shiro about his desire to kiss Heli, he didn’t know if he was comfortable telling someone the details about their kiss.Despite knowing things are different in Eldritch and that he’s come to accept it and the changes, he still wasn’t sure if he’s fine with anyone knowing he's getting intimate with his mate. He doesn’t even want to tell his grandparents about it. Time. He needs time to adjust to the changes. It's different now compared to his first few months because he wasn't
Third Person’s Point of ViewHeli had found his new obsession. It was in the form of a 5’9 man with jet-black hair and ocean-blue eyes with lips that tasted like the strawberries he’d been addicted to when he was a child.Ever since they first kissed each other, he’s been looking forward even more to returning to their shared room. Sometimes, Akiro’s already asleep when he gets back, so he’ll just end up kissing his mate on the forehead. But most of the time, Akiro keeps himself awake so they kiss before heading to sleep. It didn’t matter to Heli that in order to keep himself from sleeping, Akiro spent his time in the kitchen with his friend.In the morning, Akiro was already awake, and so they had a morning make-out session that lasted for half an hour. It made Heli wake up earlier to prepare so that once they are done with their new morning routine that consists of just kissing, he’s ready to go.It was exhilarating. Heli’s totally addicted to his mate’s lips. He sometimes feels sor
Third Person’s Point of ViewThe door slammed open, which made Akiro abruptly sit up on the bed, his vision swimming for a moment as the sudden movement made him slightly dizzy. He shook the remnants of his sleepiness away when he heard footsteps approaching in his direction.“What...” he wasn’t able to finish his words when large and strong hands held his shoulders and familiar lips were pressed roughly on his own dry lips.Akiro’s eyes widened.Heli’s lips moved roughly and desperately against him, nipping on his bottom lip when he didn’t respond. So despite being confused at the suddenness, he parted his lips, letting Heli’s tongue explore his mouth.The vampire didn’t waste a second. He immediately dived in, tasting every corner he could. His movements were rougher and so unlike the other times they kissed. Akiro sensed something was wrong with his mate, especially because Heli was never that loud and careless when returning to their room. He doesn’t disturb Akiro when he’s asleep
Third Person’s Point of ViewThe red velvet cake remained untouched for two days. Akiro was in their room’s balcony, staring at nowhere. The red velvet cake he made was on the table that he prepared for when Heli returned home.But it’s been two days since he was called and they left and yet there’s still no news about them. The Queen had remained calm, but the princesses and the fated mates of the princes were getting anxious as well. They said it wasn’t the first time that those involved in a mission don’t return home for a few days— a month is the longest— but that doesn’t mean it gets easier for those who are waiting. Even Heather, who has the ability to reach into others' minds, can’t reach her father or siblings’, lest they’re in the middle of something important and she distracts them.So they were forced to wait without news. Akiro didn’t talk to anyone when Carmela told him about it. He just stayed in their room, mostly hanging out on the balcony if not sleeping. Even his g
Third Person’s Point of ViewThe lack of his mate’s presence is what he thinks will suffocate him rather than the poisonous gas that he consumed when one of their enemies had secreted it in the middle of the fight.Heli feels incredibly guilty at the thought of Akiro, anxiously waiting for him at the palace without any news about their situation. He knew what he was going into when his father informed them about the plan to counterattack the rebels who were planning to attack their kingdom again. He knew what he was facing when they were discussing the details of their plan. He knew the risks of the plan, but Akiro didn't.He never told his mate about their mission because the King said it was confidential. He only informed the Queen about it a week before they executed the plan because, as per what they had talked about, there was no guarantee that they would return alive. But fucking hell if Heli would let anyone kill him. He wouldn’t die just yet, not when his mate was waiting for
Third Person’s Point of ViewAkiro remembered the time when he was still in the human world and Heli disappeared for a month when in reality, he had just returned to Eldritch for a few days. He remembered how much he longed for Heli back then, not knowing when he would return. The connection they had back then wasn’t that strong to hurt, so it wasn’t much of a pain. But this time’s different. Heli had marked him and he also drank his blood. Every day that passed by without seeing, hearing and feeling his mate, Akiro felt a slight tug on their incomplete bond. It wasn’t strong enough to cause him pain, just enough to make him feel bothered and distressed by their distance.It was like a constant reminder that Heli still hadn’t returned. But Akiro thought that was fine, because at least, it didn’t break. If their bond suddenly breaks, it just means one thing. And Akiro doesn’t want to think of it.He doesn’t need to think and worry about it anymore, because Heli finally returned.Akir
Third Person’s Point of View“When do you plan to tell Prince Heli about your decision?”Akiro paused from putting icing on the cake he baked after hearing his friend’s question. It took him a few seconds before he shook his head and continued what he was doing. “I almost forgot about it. I was just so happy and relieved that he had returned home and I forgot about it.”“Understandable,” Shiro nodded his head. “But now? Do you have plans to tell him?”“Of course. Maybe I’ll tell him later when I give this cake to him,” Akiro responded, then paused again, abruptly spinning around to look at the vampire. “Oh my gosh, Shi! We’re going to complete the process! Oh my gosh!”The vampire laughed at Akiro. “Why are you suddenly fussing about it?”“I just...” Akiro blushed heavily. “You know how the mating process goes! And you know that I-I have no experience with that thing...”“Oh, come on, Akiro. You’re already twenty. You can say ‘sex’ you know?”“Shiro!” Akiro exclaimed, glowering at the
Third Person’s Point of ViewHeli was never the friendly type. He can count on one hand the number of people he considered friends. The rest were just acquaintances or just mere beings living in the same space as he is.One of his friends he considered was this woman clinging on to his arms. “— and it was so annoying, Helios! Alphas are just so infuriating, you know? All they want is a hole for their disgusting knots! I don’t want that! I’m not just an omega they can bed!”“Was it really disgusting?” Heli replied dryly. “I remembered you telling me before how you love being knotted.”Alliah glared at him, though her cheeks were tinted red. “Of course, it is! You know it’s only the heat talking.” She scoffed.Helios snorted at that, totally not believing it. Alliah pulled away from him, much to his relief, because he didn’t have the heart to push her away. “We haven’t seen each other for months and this is how you’ll treat me? You are so mean!”The vampire rolled his eyes, looking ex
Third Person’s Point of View“So... why haven’t you marked that bull-headed vampire yet?” Akiro abruptly turned around, eyes wide at Savannah’s question. “Uh, what?”“Come on! Don’t act clueless, cutie. We can smell him on you, but we don’t smell you on him,” the blonde said. “Not that your scent is strong. Humans do have weaker scents than vampires and shapeshifters, like merfolks. Well, merfolks smell like saltwater, so I don’t think that’s the right comparison.”Akiro just got even more confused by the blonde’s rambling. “I’m not acting clueless. I’m just quite surprised at how forward you are considering this is the first time we met.”The blue-haired man laughed loudly, while the other two just chuckled at the pouting Savannah. “He got you there, Sav,” the blonde man said.“Not even an hour since you met, and you have already asked him a personal question,” the blue-haired man shook his head. “It’s not my fault! I’ve been dying in curiosity when I saw Helios’ neck was still un
Third Person’s Point of View“This is all good and fun, but can anyone introduce that handsome man right there to us? He looked extremely delectable just standing there by himself.”Almost immediately, all attention was on Akiro. He instantly blushed as several pairs of eyes watched him awkwardly stand there, avoiding everyone’s gaze.“Shut the fuck up.”Akiro felt goosebumps all over his body when he heard his mate’s cold voice. His tone was harsh and sharp as he glared at the man who spoke. The blonde-haired man merely raised an eyebrow at Heli, unfazed by his tone and glare.“What? I just wanted to know his name,” the blonde said.Heli growls viciously at the man and, in a blink of an eye, was already on Akiro’s side, arms wrapped possessively around the confused human. “Helios?” Alliah looked so confused as she looked at Heli and Akiro, a frown on her face.But for the first time since they arrived, Heli ignored her. He continued glaring at the blonde man as he spoke. “This is my
Third Person’s Point of ViewAkiro was expecting days of traveling on a carriage or horse when they said they would travel to another kingdom. He was expecting days of seeing new places and scenery and meeting new vampires. He was expecting to rest in an inn or what after hours of traveling.It didn’t occur in his mind that they would arrive in the middle of the Kingdom of Regia Luximere’s courtroom in a matter of a few seconds once they all exited through the secret backdoor of their kingdom.He completely forgot that one of the Lancaster siblings has the ability to teleport to other places, which means an easy and quick travel without the hassle of carriages and coming to stop at some rest stops. Akiro wanted to facepalm as he forgot once again how different this world was, and how the vampires' abilities are so convenient to their way of living.He wondered if it was so easy to travel to different places, then why can’t he just go home after the meeting to check on his grandparent
Third Person’s Point of View“Grandma? Grandpa?” Akiro knocked on his grandparents’ door before he slowly opened it. He saw the two were just sitting on their bed with their backs leaning on the headboard. They were both holding a book.“Akiro. Come in, son,” his grandfather greeted him warmly.He smiled at them before approaching their bed.“What brings you here, Aki?” his grandmother asked.“I’ll leave later for the monthly meeting with the allied kingdom, remember?” The old couple frowned for a moment, as if remembering, before recognition flashed in their old eyes. “Ah. So it’s later.”Akiro nodded. “I wanted to spend time with you before I left. The next three days, my friend Shiro— you know him, right?” The old couple nodded in response. “He’ll be the one to bring your meals here. If you need anything, don’t hesitate to tell him, alright? And if you want to walk around the palace garden, just tell him as well. He volunteered that he'd escort you along with a few knights if you
Third Person’s Point of ViewAkiro woke up early the next day despite sleeping late, though Heli was already gone when he woke up. He assumed Heli was in the training room like what he usually does in the morning. After washing his face, Akiro went down to the dining hall for breakfast. Shiro was usually asleep this early in the morning so he decided to eat with the others today. There were already a lot of them inside, just chatting idly with each other. Heli wasn’t there, which means he’s not yet done in the training room.Akiro sat beside Carmela and Alter who were silently talking in the corner. “Good morning.” He greeted them.The two immediately turned to him. “Good morning, Aki. What a miracle that you joined us here,” Carmela teased him, which made him blush.“Well... Shiro’s still asleep so...”“It’s no problem, Aki. You don’t have to explain to us,” Alter gently said.Among all the Lancaster siblings’ mates, Akiro feels the most comfortable with Alter. He didn’t know if it
Third Person’s Point of ViewAkiro sat quietly on the chair beside Heli. The whole family was gathered in the private sitting room, which is their first gathering since the Lancaster men had returned from the fight. Despite knowing he didn’t do anything wrong, Akiro can’t help but feel nervous as the room slowly fills in with the family members. He glanced at each of them but no one looked as nervous as he was. It just made him even more nervous, which of course, Heli noticed.He slid an arm on his waist as he leaned closer. “Don’t be nervous. The King and Queen just have an announcement to make.”“What announcement?” “Our engagement.”“WHAT?” Akiro stood up in surprise, his blue eyes widened comically. Heli laughed at his reaction, followed by the others who seemed to hear their conversation.Akiro blushed so hard he felt like his face would explode any second by now from how hot it feels. Damn Heli!“I was just kidding. Sit back here,” Heli said, still grinning.Akiro glared at h
Third Person’s Point of View“So what, you just let that girl talk all over you? And you just fucking stood there, listening to all her crap!?”Akiro sighed, clearly exhausted with his friend.“I was shocked when she started speaking about it, alright?” Akiro said, sounding defensive. “And I immediately started feeling mad and jealous. My hands were just shaking so I had to hold the hem of my shirt to stop myself from yelling back at her. And you know what’s scary at that moment?”Shiro raised an eyebrow.Akiro looked away from his friend, shame stirring in his stomach. “I wanted... I wanted to punch her face, Shiro. I suddenly had the urge to just punch her face so she would shut up. And that scares me because I never felt the urge to be violent until that moment! That— what? What’s funny!?”The vampire had fallen on the floor from laughing so hard while Akiro just watched him in annoyance and confusion.“Wait— that— you’re so—” Akiro frowned deeper when Shiro couldn’t even manage a
Third Person’s Point of View“Are you sure this is all that you need, Your Highness?” the shop vendor asked while looking at the product in Heli’s hands.The vampire nodded. “Yes. Can you wrap it up nicely?”“O-of course, Your Highness! Just give me a minute and I’ll have it done!”Heli just nodded in response and waited patiently at the counter, pointedly ignoring the other vampires behind him who were either shopping but decided to watch him first, or those who had just entered the shop just to see him. He didn’t pay them any mind, which they all seemed to be used to. Among the Lancaster children, he was known to be the one who was not sociable and quite rude, though he never really looked down on their people. He just doesn’t act nice to them like what his siblings do.When he glanced at the window near the door of the shop, he noticed Akiro was talking to someone. He squinted his eyes to have a better look at who it was and saw it was a group of girls he couldn’t recognise. He tri