Leonardo's POVThis woman, this crazy little woman, should spend two days in the Thorn Jungle! It was incredible! Not even the most powerful Alphas Werewolf could do that! And she was only a little huntress.I put on my defensive cloak and entered the Thorn Jungle at dusk. Only then could we Vampires be protected from the attack of The Illusion Fog. She was about to faint, and my heart was trembling! "You were really tough, aren’t you?" I couldn't help saying those ironic words to her. The next second, she was crawling up to me with her exausted and battered body, dragging me at the corner of my cloak and weakly said those words. "I didn't kill Jenna, I didn't..." Then she fell down and did not wake up."Hey! Hey! Wake up!" I squatted down and tried to wake her up, but she was probably hurt too badly to wake up in a short time. I picked her up. As she curled into my arms, I realized how tiny she was, almost a head shorter than Jenna. Now she was like a sleeping kitten in my arms. Her
Echo 's POVAfter eating the food, I seemed to regain the ability to survive. Human beings were different from Vampires. They needed the energy provided by food before they could accomplish what they wanted to accomplish. What I wanted to accomplish, of course, was ESCAPE!Emily watched me eating, though she hated it and even said bad words to me, I didn't have time worrying about that now. If she took my kindness as granted, I didn't have to bother trying to get her out of the control of the Vampire."Anything else? I'm still hungry." I began to make demands on her."What? That's not enough?" Emily looked at me with disdain, as if I were a homeless beggar on the street."No, not enough. I haven't eaten for days, you know. I need food." I begged her, for the sake of escape,I would choose to give up my dignity just for a while."Well, just wait for a second. I'll ask Your Royal Highness for permission. I don't want to waste food and be scolded by Your Royal Highness!" she said angrily,
Leonardo's POVThis time, after I told James to throw her into the dungeon, I didn't look at her at all. Or actually I dare not do that. I was afraid to look into her sad eyes. Every time I see them, I couldn't stop sinking into them.I hurried back to my room, and Nathan followed me into the room with the purple bottle. I didn't say a word, still angry that he had hugged Echo! I really shouldn't be angry! And I had no reasons to be angry! Especially with Nathan, even though he was a good friend of mine, I still didn't want to show him any different feelings towards humans, even hunters. So, I restrained myself."Is she your new blood slave?" Nathan was still pestering me about some of Echo's questions, and I didn't want to answer them."She is Nobody. Never mind!" I answered perfunctorily, and quickly changed the subject before I had a chance to amplify my feelings of discontent."But you don't look like not caring about her at all!" Nathan continued. I don't know if I had been a lit
Echo's POVIt was another dark night. Time seemed to pass so quickly when I was away from my family. My stomach began to growl again. Although I was, as they say, a tough and unyielding huntress, I could not avoid hunger and thirst, because it was the basic human need to feed myself and quench my thirst with water.Water...... I need water...But Emily hadn't been seen since she brought me the meal last time. I was a little irritated by the extreme thirst. After a whole day in the sun, the dungeon was like an iron pan on a fire, bubbling with heat that made me weaker and weaker. I was about to get dehydrated. Moments of despair were eating my conscience like a zombie met a fresh brain. In general, at a moment like this, I should be thinking about someone who had given me hope again. But I thought of Leonardo, the proud Vampire Duke. He hated me so much and probably wanted to kill me himself if I were not for possibly keeping the truth of how Jenna really died.Why was that? Why did I
Echo 's POVAs long as I got a strong will and heart, no more pity for anyone, I would have the chance to escape! I knocked Emily unconscious and crept up the steps of the dungeon, which seemed endless. Finally, around the corner, I saw some lights coming from the hall or some other rooms. That dim light had turn out to be my desire and yearning for life.Gently pushing the wooden door, I was completely exposed to the light, like a dove which had been hiding under the magic handkerchief of a magician's hand, but suddenly the handkerchief was thrown. And I, the dove, was about to soar! No one was there! I breathed a sigh of relief. It was a long corridor that I had only seen in movies, and the wooden floor reflected the dim yellow light, making the world soft and fuzzy. I was like a little girl in countless dreams, looking around curiously. I had always been blindfolded and thrown into dungeons, so I had to rely on my body sense of direction while I was blindfolded to find my way out.
Leonardo's POV"At your request, your Royal Highness!" James knelt down to respond and called for the guards. As the guards drove her away, my heart began to feel uncomfortably. I did not know when I would be able to get rid of this restlessness which made me uneasy. I couldn't kill her! For one reason that she was the only one who knew how Jenna died. For another reason that, if she died, I was not sure what would happen to me inside--my heart, the little thing that hadn’t been beating since I became a Vampire.I felt like I' was losing control of myself, my feelings. And that was totally a bad sign. I might really need to leave the castle to find out why. As I was leaving, Emily took hold of my skirt. "Your Royal Highness, a vicious woman like her, unchained, should escape again! So..."I was in no mood to listen to her nonsense. "Whatever." With a hasty reply, I left the castle. The power of Jenna on that huntress was so strong, which made me rather upset! So, I would just get out
Echo's POVWhen I came to this castle, I was blindfolded and couldn't see my surroundings properly, which led directly to my being caught by the guards I had neglected. The power of my body was not adjusted in time, so I lost the ability to resist. But these guards, working for the Vampire, should have such powers which was the last thing I expected.With my years of training as a huntress, I thought I could easily defeat these useless guards, but now the guards who captured me were much stronger than I was."You're not getting away from me!" He was very tall, almost like Leonardo, but with chestnut hair and green eyes. He looked more cold-blooded than Leonardo. I escaped from his hand and prepared for a fight. But before the fight began, the other guards rushed up, and I was captured right away."Hunters shouldn't be alive!" the green-eyed guard said it fiercely."I have done you no harm!" I tried to defend myself."Do you think Duke Leonardo Elliot will easily forgive you for the wo
Echo's POV“So, Will you please leave the hunter’s house?” Uncle Marcus looked at me, with his two foxy eyes full of relief as if he was warding the evil off, and I was definately the evil in his eyes. So many years had passed, I thought Uncle marcus was already taking me as his daughter, or at least a family of his. But those sacarstic comments on me were cutting me through and tearing me apart.Dean added, “Now!” His voice was loud enough to drive those nightingales away, frightened. Of course he wanted me to leave at once. Because he was afraid of me as I was the biggest competitor for him on future heir. If I went away and never came back, he would surely be our future leader. Then I could never returned here without his orders.Homeless and abandoned, I was thrown out by Uncle Marcus. He was in charge of the family now, and he had got what he wanted. And I? Where could I go? In any case, I would never go back to Leonardo's castle. I once thought that his gentleness towards me was
Echo's POVTo my surprise, Pearl didn't show any sign of disbelief. She sat down gently so that I could lean on her shoulder. "Echo, I knew it. And I asked you about it the other night. It's just, at the time, you didn't seem sure how you felt. What's the matter? Have you finally found out how you feel about Duke Leonardo tonight?" Pearl's words made me feel like I couldn't resist opening up to her. She was the perfect person to talk to at this time, not to mention a very attentive and thoughtful person. A friend in need was a friend indeed. Pearl was one of those people who looked indifferent on the outside while he was actually very soft and caring on the inside."Honestly, Pearl, this may be the first time I've ever loved a man. Although I have had boyfriends in the past, I have not felt heartbroken because of some of his words or actions. This time, with Leonardo, I really felt the unbearable heartache, as if nothing could relieve it. You know what? I could have gone to Nathan to
Leonardo's POVI really had no idea that this woman would hook up with Nathan again. And to my surprise, Nathan told me that he was in love with that woman.How the hell did all this happen? Why was it that all of a sudden, everyone around me was trying to leave me?Back at my castle, I saw the Gabriel dress she was wearing, and I was getting so angry. It was a gift to her, but she was wearing it all over Nathan's hallway filled with those bad chemicals. She didn't deserve the dress! It was a relic, an explanation and a proof of love, but now the dress had thoroughly been contaminated by the cheesy, so-called love between her and Nathan."Take it off! "I said to her without ceremony. I didn't want any more of her disgusting smell on this dress. These smells were actually from Nathan. I didn't hate Nathan. Meanwhile, I still think of him as my friend, but I just couldn't stand the sight of the two of them being together. It made my heart ache. The pain became more frequent and more pro
Echo's POVNathan found out that I was getting painful again, so he took me to his room, ready to offering me the painkiller.“Can I just wait for you here. It’s your room. I’m afraid...”“There’s no need to concern about anything. You’re my friend now and it’s your right to visit my room.” He stopped to whisper to me.” even my bedroom.” He blinked like a kid which made me burst into laughter.“Ok, Since you invite me. I’ll go and check what you hide in your bedrrom.” I compromised in his smile and I had to say. Nathan had a really attractive and warm smile. Seeing that smile, my pain was erased a lot.However, I followed his lead to his bedrrom. I didn’t notice that two devious and fierce eyes were staring at me and Nathan.he took nme to a small elevator, which was specially designed for maids to serve hot food, according to Nathan, and it’s hard for me to imagine how big the Spencer’s house was. When the elevator stopped at the third floor and the door opened, I saw a whole new wor
Echo's POVI never thought that Nathan would treat me like this. He was a friend of mine. At least, deep down in my heart, I regarded him as my friends. How would a friend kissed me on the lips. I had to push him away, again. Because when he lightly brushed my mouth, my mind was fully filled with Leonardo’s face. The cold and sculptural and elegant face. It almost drove me crazy. Meanwhile, a sort of strange emotional pain crawled and wrapped around my heart. I had to knelt to the ground, sank my nails into my chest and bent down.“What’s the matter, Echo? Are you alright?” Nathan knelt down as well, concerning about me.“I’m not sure. Never had this feeling before.” I replied with a great pain attacking my heart once again. “Aah!” I couldn’t help yelling out.“I’d better get you to the hospital.” He searched himself for the cellphone, and was ready to call 911.“No, Nathan. I am a Vampire now and I won’t die.” With these words, both Nathan and I were stunned.“Yeah.” He smiled to me.
Leonardo’s POVEcho Blake, that damn huntress, she dared to have herself thrown into Nathan’s arms. What a fucking borthering scene that I saw just now! I, the Duke Vampire, would never let Echo be my threats, of course, in their damn eyes. Not allowing anyone to threaten me in any way was the first basic rule of mine.I went straight to the doorway, Nathan and Chuck were still standing there. Seeing afar, crowds of guards surrounded something. They were moving slowly to the doorway. As I went nearer, I saw it clear that it was King Bass. I never liked this huge troop around me, but it seemed like he did.“What an honor it is for us to have you here, your Majesty!” Chuck prepared to shake hands with King Bass, but was refused by his guard. “Sorry for my rudeness.” Chuck apologized to cover his embarrassment. Stupid ass!Nathan politely bowed to King Bass and elegantly greeted, “I hope you had a nice and wonderful trip from your castle to our shabby house. Please come in and take a sea
Echo’s POVLeonardo left me in the middle of so many Vampires. He might have something emergent and I still took it for granted that there was no need for him to look after a nobody. I perfectly still for a moment, then I glance over the crowd briefly. Finally, i determined to look for something to drink, in order to cover my embarrassment. On the other hand, I did hope not to meet the monster Chuck. As a consequence, I cautiously made my way to the crowd, hiding myself into the crowds.Right at the moment I grabbed a glass of wine and took a little sip, I saw the monster coming to me. He was smiling, which made me rather disgusted.“See who is there?” He greeted sarcastically.“Crap! Think of the devil.” I tried telepathically to tell Leonardo, but he responded nothing.“The most influential Gabriel dress. He should let you wear it! What a surprise!” He walked around me and took a careful look at me and my dress. This might be catagoried into the most awkward moments in my life, bein
Echo’s POVI sat in the car of Leonardo. It was specifically designed for him according to the driver.“It’s my massive honor to drive you there, your Royal Highness. And as you can see, the vehicle was specifically made for you, one and only.” The driver couldn’t hold his excitement but talked too much. Apparently, Leonardo didn’t want this to be happening.“Shut your mouth up or you will be killed right now.” Leonardo coldly said, in a extremely low voice.“Yes, your Royal Highness. It won’t happen again.” I noticed the driver was sweating nervously and the steering wheel was covered with sweat stains.Yet, I was the one who was supposed to be nervous more. I was taken to the dangerous place, where I was almost killed by the monster, Chuck Spencer. Also, I was pretty sure that Leonardo would never defend me if there was a fight between me and them. I was nobody to him. Even the dress was saved for Jenna, not me.The car was running away from the castle farther and farther. My anxiet
Echo’s POVThree days passed by. How time flew! This was the day that Leonardo would take me to the party held in the Spencer’s. Honestly, I was nervous. Waking up so early in the morning, I got nothing to do. No one sent me food, and I was unwilling to come outside. I was just relaxing against the back of the chair, letting my head drop back a little, which I thought would make me a little bit calm, to kill the anxiety, actually.Leonardo went in, so early in the morning. He was as nervous as I was?“No way. I was bringing you something.” He said it telepathically. It was so surprised to find out that we had such a strong connetion since we had communicated telepathically. I could read his mind, so did him.“What is it?” I pointed to the bag he dragged in his hand. It seemed there was something heavy in it.“Try it on.” He ordered and came closer to me. I could breathe his breath from his sculptural nose. He was so tall that I had to raise my head in order to see him clearly. Damn! H
Echo's POVI never thought that he should do this for me. Undoubtedly, Daisy Lyle was a mean girl. She really was! I hated her, but I never thought of driving her away from this castle. If I was strong enough, there was no need to do so. I could confront and go through all the barriers that she set for me. However, Leonardo ordered to send her out. I intended to say something for her. At the very moment I would open my mouth, Leonardo seemed to read my mind and prevented me timely.After Daisy was taken out, Leonardo finally had some time talking to me. “Being softhearted to one’s enemy was the greatest danger for oneself.”He gently gave that advice to me. This was the first time that he had ever been nice to me. You knew that, once one gave you a piece of advice, it meant he was trying to be nice to you. And others said being considerate was the first step that one was ready to be friends with you. I was a huntress before I was turned into a Vampire. Though I looked tough and fearles