YUUKIThe moment Aiden had spun on his heels, I had fallen to the ground, my heart racing and my body zapped completely of energy. I can't move. His presence was menacing. I felt like I was standing adjacent a burning furnace and a bottomless pit. His loathing of me felt heavy- burden some to say the least and I've only just met him. Only now saw the monster and God they feared and I'm left only to shrivel in his shadow. His voice held so much command I felt threatened just standing there before him. When he said he’d kill me if he returns and finds me, I swore I died. It was only a threat then, but I felt as if his hands had actually wrapped around my throat and was squeezing the life from me. There was only one option I saw when he left through the door and I finally felt his presence fade. Run.And that’s exactly what I've done. Between him and Hayden, I’d rather to be locked in the dark again than face him. But I had so many questions with him standing there. Hearing him call
YUUKI“No one is allowed within the kitchen or pantry quarters from tonight onwards without Giselle’s or Sarah’s knowledge or permission. ”Everyone glanced at the two women who stood to the side of Hayden, their expressions stoic as if smiling was one of the seven deadly sins. They were both dressed in maid’s uniforms, their hairs pulled back into a neat bun and their skin pale as milk beneath light, just like Hayden’s I realized. My brows furrowed wondering what the connection was but gave up. It wasn’t worth it. “Who are they?” I asked Jane. “The head Maid and the Keeper of the Kitchen, ” she replies, keeping her eyes forward. “Both bloodsuckers. ”I sigh, rolling my eyes. “Don’t you get tired of saying that all the time?” My voice came out chaste, surprising even me, when she turned giving me a a stunned expression. “I’m just saying calling them names isn’t gonna solve anything. ” “The males will handle all the delivery’s and Garnett will ensure to check them all. ” Hayden co
Today everyone was given the day off. We didn’t ask the reason why, everyone just made themselves scarce in case they needed anything. The kitchen staff through had to prepare our food before putting away their aprons and after having a picnic with the girls, I returned inside having enough of the sun. I already had enough break going out with harry yesterday and now, my mind was craving for something educational. The last time I held a book was before I became less than a member of my own family and I bet I was more than rusty with everything that I had learned before. I found an empty study, after looking about to check if anyone was about, before sneaking inside. There were three book shelfs all packed from the ground to the roof, a globe stood on a table near the back along with other large books which were left open on the table, as if they had been in recent use. I ran my hand over the spines of the ones centered nearest to the door, feeling the thick wrapping around each and
My strides grew longer as I made my way from the stairwell, down through the hall and into the area where everyone had gathered. Everyone. We've never had a crowd as big as the the one I was currently staring at. Actually, I've never had a crowd as big as the one I was currently staring at. At least not for centuries, not after I awoken. Hayden however was much more acquainted with it. I heard myself groan, stepping into the room arguing with myself to go in. I hated this. But I was awake. Sadly. My eyes fell on one person in particular that I could've gone without seeing. Lady Marissa. Luckily, she hadn't taken her daughter this time, but everyone else were just as irriatating. Three rows down, Luke, Hayden and May sat together. I hadn't seen May in a while, and the look she held on her dazzling features showed she was extremely worried. "Sorry I'm late, " gushed Amy, rushing past. "Lord Aiden. "She held her head low before rushing off to her seat quickly. Nonchalantly, my steps
She stared at me, the creepy smile still plastered across her face. I couldn't reveal my real motive for being here. Hell no, and worse, I doubted she liked me either. But my greatest concern was how she knew I wasn't just like any other human walking around in this place. I hadn't acted out of the ordinary. Okay, maybe my snicker back there was my worst move yet, but that was an expected reaction. None of us wanted to be here. It was probably this or an execution. Well I was the only one with gall enough to do more than fake adoration. I could have held up my side of the praises, but their talk about Romania stirred apart of me that laid dormat. Their beautiful country flourishes while ours has gone to the dogs. Our people left to either flee in fear or bow. Tuskee people were proud, we worked damn hard for everything we owned. Even the asshole Aristocrats we had would have been better than this shit show. But no, we had fudging Vampires that wanted everything. Our souls, loyalties
**** WARNING. MAY CONTAIN TRIGGERS. The only thing that told me that morning had come again was the warmth of the sun on my skin. The floor might've been covered with some expensive plush rug but it was still chilling cold. The room itself was cold. My head was bowed in obsience having finally admitting to myself that I was resigned to hell for the rest of my life and that made me laugh. My laughter ricocheted around the room, sounding like stomping footsteps. So damn sad and lonely it was torture. To people outside, it was seem as if I'd slowly descended into madness. I was convinced I was mad. Hearing my laughter only made me laugh even more, louder, faster, more hysterical. Perhaps I was slowly mad, but could you blame me? I was stuck in a place I resented more than life itself, robbed of my ability of sight, like I wasn't deserving of knowing what the world looked like. I was some form of monster in human form, that every time I tried to escape, to finally be freed, I was sent b
The woman gapes at me wide eyed her mouth half open, half in amazement, yet her acting held sympathy. She didn't understand, how could she? I was the one that was trapped here, I was trapped in the chaos of my mind, trapped in a reality that I could never escaped from. In actuality, this could never be reality, this was a nightmare that I won't wake from, no matter how hard I tried. If this was reality, then where was hope? She moved slowly, tediously being careful with the cotton as she attempted to clean the bruises against my cheeks, before moving to the larger abrasions and cuts along my arm and leg. I hissed, as the alcohol soaked into one of the wounds, as her hand moved in circular motions from the cuts outward. Next she moved to the ones on my neck. I had half the mind the hit her across the head and hop off the bed when she pushed against one of my cuts. I whined, pushing her away from me but she quickly tightened her grip. Dammit! The nurse stood back surveying whether or
I found myself walking back through the garden, the same rose garden that Belle often sat reading a book. The same garden she'd often disappeared to when she spent her first few days here. It was exhausting having to find her everyday, the first few robbing me of so much energy, I'd sworn it wasn't worth it after thinking she might've run away. The thought of her escaping constantly plagued my mind and that made me ever hesitant to leave. I'd feared returning and finding her gone. I wasn't fearful because I was attached, no that formed much later, too late actually. I'd thought of Belle as a capture, a prisoner to be held here. A sacrifice of her people for the greater good. For them at least. I knew she didn't want to live here, she wanted to be with her family; her own kind and I knew despite my attempts, her contempt for me would only grow. It did nothing then in the past few days or weeks to follow, to change my mind. I spent no time with her, residing myself to my study or room,
The door slipped shut from my hands as I pulled the last glove from my fingers, Michael pausing his steps staring at the crowd of humans that laid in the center of the room. I had only just returned from handling a few business problems and already someone thought of getting on my nerves."Do you want me to send them away my Lord?" Michael asked coming to a stop behind me."No. I'll deal with this on my own ""As you wish. Please excuse me" He replied bowing before disappearing.My shoes clinked against the tiles as I walked on, my steps only measuring more than half way across the expansive hall before the crowd recognizes my presence and they scatter like ants. Two girls are left and Harry, my brother's annoyance all with their heads lowered unwilling to look at me."Why was a crowd here?"Silence."Do not test my patience" I added calmly. "Why was a crowd here?""A human was hurt" Ha
When I wake up again it's morning. It's bright and misty and slightly cold. My eyes move to the window where the vampire- Micah stood last night. How was it possible that I had family members still alive? How was he even related to me? How could I be a vampire? I shake my head at the thought. Nothing he said was true. All they did was play mind games. I've never drunk blood before, never felt the need to. I don't hear heart's beat, I can't move super fast either and definitely I shiver in the cold. I'm not a vampire and I don't have a family, not anymore.Throwing the covers back, I jump from the bed walking on the barren floor. This room was completely naked, as if forgotten by time-or Aiden. Whichever came first. Surely she's going to kill me for trashing my room, but I've never felt better. Tearing things apart made me feel so alive, the adrenaline of it all so exhilarating. Like the time I walked in the snow. My headached for awhile as it came back to memory. I wasn't myself then,
******WARNING******This scene contains triggers. The author does not believe nor endorse the use of weapons or suicide. “This isn’t the time to be an idiot Yuuki, I promised I’d keep you alive. You’re important to me”“But what if something happens to you” I mumbled my lips trembling at the thought of him being out there all alone. “Don’t worry bone head. I’ll be safe. Don’t worry” I twisted, tossing back and forth the feeling of watching a memory and being in reality rocking me like a bob on a pendelum. My heart aches, though I don't know why. We were happy, so why do I feel so freaking empty? Energy moved through me like a pulse and like many times before what I'm seeing is now eaten up in swirling winds, before leaving me again. "Oh my god Yuuki! Will you just shut up!" Thomas glared at me, daring me to say another word. "I didn't think I'd be annoyed having you again"Offense taken! "Um, I'm offended thank you very much. And if I wanted to be told to shut up, I could've sta
My eyes skimmed my watch for the third time since we've sat waiting on Amy. May catches my glance, smiling wearily moving to pour her second fill. "Should I pour you a cup likewise?" " No" "When last have you fed, Aiden?" " I'm not hungry. How long will she be?" I questioned impatiently. "I'm not sure" May says staring through the door. "She's not normally late for anything. I'm sure she'll only be a few more minutes" "So you say" "I thought Hayden was going to oversee this meeting" "I'm also involved in the running of my Kingdom, May" "There's no need to be snippy about it. We're all on edge about what's going on."The corners of my mouth lift a little glancing at the vampire before me. "I'm not disturbed at all by the turn of events. I'm happy they happened in fact" "Lord Michaelis we lost many good vampires. Your apathetic demeanor will not be tolerated by many" "Would you give your life to save my own, May?" Her eyes widen but when she speaks I hear no words. There's
I awake with a loud gasp taking in all the air that could fill my lungs. I blink, my throat tender as I swallow forcing my saliva down. I'm no longer in the room I notice. Everywhere is filled with some form of antique, the room vast and the carpet flush against my skin. I'm on the ground. My body protests as I attempt to sit up and I come face to face with my attacker. Lady Amy watches me from her seat, drinking what I supposed was blood from a transparent glass. Her eyes change from red to grey then back. Maybe her own attempt to remind me who she was. An intimidation of sorts.I shuffle backwards attempting to get away, tears stinging my eyes, I don't want to die but my choices were limited. I wasn't equipped to fight a vampire and though Aiden had said I could harm him he had neglected to mention how. Garlic, silver, a stake? None of those were currently within my reach and I doubted the bitch kept garlic in her house."Oh come on, are you seriously trying to escape me? You should
Thomas is beside me, I'm wrapped in his arms but I'm still astonished to find him here. In some ways I thought I'll never see him again. That they've finally succeeded in taking him away from me. But he's here, warm and still clinging as usual. I sigh once more too trapped in my reverie to express much. I don't want to talk, to ruin this moment lest in some way he disappears from me.Yes I might be going crazy silently but do you blame me? I'm always stuck in a box with myself as company. I see nor hear anything. Completely blind to the world. It's sad. How fate has decided to launch me into unforgiving circumstances.Thomas nuzzles my hair taking a deep breath and I sigh tugging him a little closer towards me. I'm swinging. Swinging between bursting into tears or being completed incensed."I can't believe your back" I say finally finding the words."I know" Thomas answers holding me close."You didn't even write or anything. I wasn't sure if you w
My head collided with the cold concrete of the wall, taking a deep breath. I'm exhausted, weak and damn well deprived of sleep. Since I'm not taking their blood drugs I'm more tired than anyone else. My mind shifts to Yuuki for awhile. She's the only person that gets me going through the shitty days I've got. She's the reason why I'm doing this. I'm just praying she's still okay. Larry will take care of her, I know that but I can't help but worry.Lying here, I diffuse my restlessness with thoughts of her. The softness of her hair, the brightness of her smile, her laughter. Just how welcomed her warm body would feel against mine. God I missed her. I missed kissing her and holding her. Being apart for so long was driving me crazy. We weren't supposed to be apart, but here I am a hundred miles away from the woman I loved."No he didn't suspect a thing"" Are you sure? ""Of course I'm sure"I paused my reverie peaking around the column where I laid resting, seeing a woman and vampire Fe
"Ah Lord Michaelis. How good of you to honor the invitation." "Sir Vanriel," I reply. "Its been awhile."The aged vampire moved forward glancing me up and down. "Yes well, let's not be partisan here. It's more pleasant to address everyone with their titles" "It's that so? Then please forgive me, Council man, it seems I've forgotten my manners"His eyes move from me towards the figure that had now settled next to me, a look of complete astonishment on his face. "Well all my life. This must be your sibbling, yes?" The Councilman gestured to Hayden that was busy picking lint from his clothes, a sign that he's not interested in joining the conversation. "I don't think we've ever seen him." "Our parents moved back to Romania before he was born" "Right, right" He says still staring at my brother. "Though I'm going to have to resent his invitation. There's already a Michaelis attending, we can't have two. It's just not necessary" "Oh, is that how it is?" Hayden asks joining the borin
When we arrive, Aiden leaves completely ignoring me as usual. I do my best to remain indifferent but everything is worst than when the human bride was about. He is spaced out at times and even now his mood is absolutely fickle. When we were kids we hardly socialized together. He was always caught up in his father's work and when he wasn't he ignored everyone. Everyone except his brother. Then again he was only twelve.I try my best not to seem utterly displeased or disturbed by his demeanor anymore but I'm not always at my best. I can't hide how I feel or that the fact that he doesn't care for my feelings at all doesn't hurt. That woman has changed him for the worst, if anything it was better they had never met. Aiden doesn't have a bone of pleasantries left in his body which just makes him all the more terrifying. Especially since he looks so much like uncle Ashton.The large foryer is empty as I make my way into the house. I'm guessing with Aiden's less than pleasant demeanor coming