"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,
Julian paced about his room, hands folded behind his back. He hoped Livia was okay. He wasn't sure if Justus knew but he sure suspected them.He blew out a breath. He itched to see her but it would only raise more suspicions, he had to stay away from her. He shook his head. Perhaps a walk in the garden would clear his clouded mind.He turned around and staggered back in shock, coming face to face with his brother."Sebastian," he mumbled, rubbing a hand over his eyes."Go to the lady Livia's quarters at once. She needs you."His eyes narrowed."What… why?""Now," Sebastian ordered and vanished. Julian trembled, stumbled back then rushed out of his chamber."Oh merciful Zeus," Julian exclaimed in horror, seeing Livia lying a mess on the floor."What happened?" He asked, kneeling at her side."He… he forced himself on me," she muttered, her gaze cast away from him.Julian's entire body trembled in fury. He clenched and unclenched his fist, his breathing coming out in pants."Get up," he
Sabastian walked through the hallways and corridors, invisible to the human eye. They were out of the west wing and walking towards the large palace door which had guards around it.He had to keep his focus on both the task at hand and watching the dungeon. If he was disturbed in his physical state, it would affect his non-physical state and he had two souls to protect.The door… it was shut. There was no way he was going to pull it open without attracting attention. He stopped right in front of the door, Livia breathing tensely behind him. He looked into a guard's eye, controlling his mind. The guard dropped his weapon and pulled open the large doors."Festus?" Another guard called in suspicion while the rest looked around, pointing weapons.Sebastian walked through."Festus!" A guard slapped him back to consciousness.Sebastian quickened his pace, crossing the palace grounds. It was all magic, the palace and its grounds were protect
Aurora sat up, squinting her eyes to reduce the effect of the rays of the sun. She was in a tent, a well furnished one with its door open.The last thing she remembered was offering her blood to Sebastian and then him losing control.She rubbed the back of her neck. She felt tired, like she just woke up from a very long sleep. She looked down at herself, noticing the new clothes and how clean and fresh she looked and felt.Sebastian… where was he?She got out of the tent, the wind blowing her hair and gown all around."Bastian?" She called, going around the tent. The sound of running water drew her attention and she followed it, walking down the cleared out path. The leaves were falling, the cold would be here soon.She found him at the stream, filling two water satchels. He paused, catching her scent.She walked closer while he stood, turning around to face her. Why did she feel nervous?His cheeks tugged up and s