"Sebastian's mother," the aged woman croaked out, "I am your husband's mother."Aurora stared at her in disbelief."You lie," Aurora shook her head, "you lie. He told me his mother died when he was a little boy. How can you possibly claim to be his mother?""It shouldn't be such a surprise to you. After all, you also thought your mother was dead up until she found you in the woods.""You've been watching," Aurora murmured, "you've been watching us for a long time."The old lady lowered herself back onto her throne, letting out another long loud sigh."Then why have you been hurting us, destroying our cities? Why did you use the werewolves and then the vampires to do your bidding?" Aurora was very much curious and she tried to keep her anger out of her voice. If she was Sebastian's mother, why was she so evil?"I wished to get my son's attention.""That is outrageous!" Aurora exclaimed, "you killed the werewolves! You turned the vampires and made them go against their lord, your son! Y
Sebastian laid Aurora on the ground. He checked her pulse and heaved a sigh of relief."What have you done to her? Why does she sleep?""She was a bit hysterical. I had to put her to sleep.""Wake her up," he ordered."Not until we have our talk, son."She hovered over him, causing him to feel uneasy.He rose, standing protectively at Aurora's side. He stared at her."Tell me where you have been these years," he obliged.She eyed him up, her face squeezing up in distaste."Do not act so guarded, I mean you no harm." She clicked her tongue.Sebastian shot her a grim smile, "that would be believable under normal circumstances. What happened to you? We thought you were dead?""I was," she revealed, turning away from him, "sent to my death by your father.""What?" His eyes narrowed."Your father," she began with a snort, "loved women which is why he had so many concubines, even after I bore him a son, the heir to his throne. He wasn't satisfied, he wanted more sons but I strangely couldn'
Sebastian was horrified."Aurora, get away from that cursed place!" He shouted, making to rush to her but he discovered he couldn't move."Let me go this instant!" He barked at the old lady."I am not the one who holds you," she moved closer, now hovering before the altar, "the words you have spoken do. Only when you complete the sacrifice shall you be free.""I will never sacrifice my wife," he replied strongly."You have no choice now, son. You shall see that you don't need her when I am free and we are ruling the world together. You will have your empire back, you will conquer even more nations and all peoples shall fall prostrate before you. Do not be consumed by your emotions, son."He glared at her, his entire body shaking with fury."Aurora, dearest Aurora, you must listen to me," he begged, looking back at his wife with pleading eyes . She smiled."I will do anything for your mother, Sebastian, you should too," she said sweetly, "finish up the ritual."His eyes glazed over and
"I am not done with you two yet," she barked. Aurora sat up then stood, and Sebastian followed. "Rot in hades, you evil witch," Aurora spat in contempt and blasted her away with the air. "Quick," she turned to Sebastian in haste, "we must find our way out of here." "Not so fast." Aurora shut her eyes with a sigh. It was too good a wish. She turned back around, coming face to face with the old lady. Her souless eyes sucked her in, trapping her in depths so dark, it scared her. "You will go back to your city," the old lady began with a smirk. "You!" Sebastian pulled Aurora away from her hypnotizing eyes. Aurora gasped, coming back to consciousness. She glared at the witch, not daring to look her too long in the eye. "Create a barrier," Sebastian said to her through the mind link, "so that she may use her powers on you no longer." Sebastian stepped in front of Aurora, giving her time. "What else do you seek, mother?" mother came out like vomit, "your plan came to naught. Let us g
"You speak gibberish, Justus," Aurora spat, "what kind of a ruler are you? You must let them know, you must let them know that we would never do such, we would never harm them intentionally.""They do not know about the unknown, lady Aurora. How do you explain to them that you only spent three days out there?"Aurora glared at him."Let him go," Justus ordered and the soldiers retreated from fighting Sebastian."Great people of Jaresh!" Justus bellowed, drawing the attention of the people, "your rulers have claimed to not intentionally lock us out of the world and starve us to death! What do you say to that!""Lies!" They screamed, pointing fingers at them, "lies! They must pay!""Let me go! Let me go, you disgrace of a son!" Aurora screamed as she was dragged to the scourging block right in the middle of the public square. Sebastian was held down by silver chains and locked in a silver cage and his frenzied efforts to free himself and save his beloved only made him weaker."You shall
Sebastian was long gone, drowned in the depths of his hidden hunger for her blood. It was her blood, right from the very first, the very first moment he smelt that dark red liquid, the very first moment he yearned to taste it; it was hers.She was right. He fed on all sorts of blood but he was never satisfied and he had to fight the desire, the yearning for what he truly craved because it was far out of his reach. He would never do that to her.But at that moment, unaware that she was no longer conscious, he did hurt her. Mouthfuls after mouthfuls of blood and he still wanted more, until there was no more to drink. His blood crazed brain slowly returned back to its senses and he retracted his fangs.His eyes, now glowing a golden yellow, gazed at his victim until it widened in horror."Aurora!" He shook her wildly. His hands stilled, his eyes running over her body. Her skin was terribly pale, drained of color… and blood."Oh no…" he b
"Do you not think that you are going too far?"Justus glanced at Julian on his way to his father's study."I could have killed you," Justus said, revealing the knife he held in his hand, "it's best not to startle me."Julian followed his younger brother into the study."Handing Aurora to the unknown? That's excessive," Julian folded his arms, a displeased look on his face."And who are you to question me, Julian?" Justus spoke, staring smugly at him from his seat at the table.Julian's jaw ticked."You may be the emperor but I am still your…""Older brother, I know, I know," Justus mocked, "but you should know that I despise older brothers. I think Sebastian is a worthy example."Their gazes held, intense and challenging."Get out," Justus ordered, looking away."You will regret this, I promise you," Julian swore and marched out of the study.Livia tiptoed past the guards on duty at the dungeon entrance and sneaked in. She had nothing on her and she wondered why she was making such a
Both their eyes bulged out, centimeters from each other. "Tighten the security in the dungeon. You may leave." Julian placed a hand over Livia's trembling mouth, pressing his lips over her covered mouth. Her eyes were watery and she seemed about to collapse any second. He held her gaze, strengthening her weak ones with his hard ones. Justus made to continue his journey but halted, the closet on his right drawing his attention. Julian swallowed. Justus' eyes narrowed and he took a step closer… and another… and another. Livia's eyes were wide and she was trembling excessively. Julian's hand found it's way to his sword sheath and he tensely waited. Justus stared at the closet, shook his head with a smile then walked away. Only after several moments did the two sinners in the closet relax. "Oh merciful Zeus, oh merciful Zeus, what if he scented us, what if he knows we were here, what if he…" Julian kissed her, long and hard until she was too breathless to speak. She gaped at him,