Every day is the same. Outside is covered in white, and a chilling wind tumbles through the window before storming into the room. It's daytime out apart from the blue skies, or what should have been blue skies that are hidden behind ashen clouds, there's nothing else that speaks to the day. The moment is wintry and foreboding, truly daunting to any type of fun you'd think of having. Then again, my type of fun is being resigned to a wall-by-wall cage. My life doesn't seem to get better than this. I'm always trapped, despite where ever I go. I know I'm not to think this way, I'm here because Thomas is attempting to keep me safe. But am I really? Once Aiden comes back and finds me gone, what then? He'll tear the world apart. Or maybe that's just wishful thinking. I don't even know what my thoughts are anymore. One minute I'm sure that being away from him is the best thing, the next, I'm terrified of him never finding me. I should hate him. A murderer and monster. A cruel bastard tha
My fingers rap against the door of the car. I'm excited, I haven't seen Victoria in a while; though I doubt my enthusiasm will be replicated. But I'm estatic none the less. It's heavy work, working in the background, especially keeping secrets from my brother, but alls well that ends well. I emerge, meeting Garnett at the door, a bored expression on his face as he stared into the white oblivion. He doesn't socialize much with the vampires around. Well he is of a much higher class. Talk about being snobbish. His eyes meet mine, and he nods acknowledging my presence as he straightens. "Do you need company?" I sigh. He treats me like a child. With a wave of a hand, I brush him off. "It's just a courtesy call Garnett, there's no danger here." "If you say so" He says going back stoic. "You never talk to me when my brother is around"Garnett folds his hands across his chest staring past me. "He's scary" A giddy throatful of laughter escapes me. "Indeed he is. Do you miss home Ga
"See, now I've got you. Can't run away from me again"There's a child's laughter that's echoing from a distance while the woman continues to speak. Everything around me is cloudy, only the atmosphere feels mildly familiar. There are plants at my feet and grass blades tickle my underfoot. A garden? Maybe. My eyes are hazy, everything is completely obscured by the thick fog that surrounds me, still I walk on. I'm not sure of my destination, only following the chants of voices before me."Something is....something is different about this place" the woman says. Her voice is soft, melodic and warm.My feet keeps moving faster, hastening trying to get closer to them. I grab the hem of the dress continuing, making it to where I barely see the silhouettes of two individuals. A woman definitely, the one I heard and in her hand is a child."Yuuki"Her voice is filled with panic and anxiety, also as if I could tell how worried she i
My ears pick up light steps travelling towards my room hesitantly while I sleep. Or attempt to at this point. I'm tired mentally with all the work I've done and between Belle and my brother, my room is the only solace for peace. Otherwise I'd go stalking mad with her constant bickering. The curtains of my room are drawnblocking out the sunlight, apart from the lava lamp that blows on the bedside table the room is covered in darkness. The door pushed open moments later, the overwhelming fragrance of roses wavinginto the
"Did you really think we'll let you marry him him?" Oh please Belle I raised you better than this. See what you've done Eric! "I stopped short descending the stairs.
The chime of the store bell went off as I stepped inside, meeting the curious gazes of humans. Some stared indiscriminately while others averted their gazed hurrying from my way. As if I was dying from thirst and would most likely drain them. Only they weren't appealing as snacks, or any course of meal for that matter. I only had a craving for one blood and that was Yuuki's. Everything else was cheap gold. Completely useless. Making my way through the isle, I sought the books that Belle had read to me a few times. With nothing to do until Luke was back, because I hadn't bothered going through the piles of letters that lay in my study. I thought maybe reading would diminish the time. Though I knew my brother would have a field day with this. Sleeping was my next option but I wasn't ready yet. I grabbed four books with worn covers, and frail pages. There was always something soothing about old books. They told of experience, treasure, heart. Or maybe they just felt ancient in my hands
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
"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
Why would I ever think that Belle would ever do that? Belle had everything she needed, even if life’s circumstances might have shifted a little. Aiden seemed to have leaned into every whim that she had tossed his way, notwithstanding Hayden’s grave distaste for her presence but why? I couldn’t think of anything that could lead her down that road.“The dagger that I gave to you, was hers. It's an artifact. A tool made to take a vampire's life indefinitely given that we are immortal creatures.”“She wanted to kill you, why would Belle?”“Not Belle. Your father. Belle took her life to save mine.”“But you could have saved her.”“She was already gone when I got here.” He turns his back to me. “If Belle had confided in me about what her parents required of her, I could have saved her.”“But you made all the humans think you killed her, Aiden why?”“Because it was easier for them to see me as a monster. Who would believe Belle would take her life instead of mine?” He takes my hand in his on
I can’t.I can’t hurt him. The blade of the dagger sits against his chest but I can’t find the strength to embed it into his chest. I want to and God knows I’m trying but I just can’t. My hands won’t move further. I toss it away, screaming as I curl in on to myself questioning my sanity. Screaming for the life of me because I didn’t know what was real anymore. Aiden comes over to hold me and I let him, because what was the sense of fighting anymore? I can’t kill him and yet my heart feels as if it won’t ever heal. “What am I truly? Tell me.”“You’re one of us. Always have been.” He answers.Aiden picks me up effortlessly, placing me against the bed and I stare out into the abyss more or less still rooted into reality. It’s cold outside, the crispy wind billowing into the curtains that flap about endlessly without an anchor. My tears still fall, pouring like untamed waters that knew no ending and I shiver at the thought of never having a sane thought ever again.“Yuuki-”Aiden gra
There was no way.There just could be no way I was his mate.It's too ridiculous.It's a farce. Aiden's mind games.Just another one of his mind games.But then again there was no humor in his eyes.There is really never if any humor in his eyes. But....Why am I even trying to rationalize this?If I was his mate what was Belle?I couldn't, I couldn't betray my sister's memory like that.They were enagaged to be married. He claimed to have loved her. Hated my very presence because it reminded me of her. Blinded me, threatened to kill me and then suddenly I was his beloved? I would never betray my sister.Or Thomas for that matter. He was the only man I loved. Would ever love.My mind moves back to my sister like a scratched recorder.He....he was the one who murderer Belle, he killed her....why?I hurried across the staircase, with no real destination confused and forlorn and on edge. As I hurried down the steps, I remember missing one before my vision went blank.You're my mateI
I made it back to the study, faintly keeping in mind that Yuuki was avoiding me. It didn't matter, I'd deal with her a little later. Luke sits in a corner staring out the windows, a frown etched into his face. He doesn't move to acknowledge my presence when I enter, so I take the liberty of going to see him instead."You look perplexed""That's a small word in comparison to how I feel about what you have divulged""Is it really such a nuisance to you?"His head swivels to the side, to regard me thoroughly."Forgive me if I'm not enamored with what you've said, but have you taken into account the prospects of what this could mean for us?""There's nothing we can do about that"
Victor ValkarieSilence lingered around the room trapped with no thought of escape, while yellow flames danced beneath the hearth. It had been such a long time since I've ever been in such high spirits. Too long. A smile sits on my lips as I watch the fire burn through a few other dozen logs.Fragile.Insignificant.Expendable.Everyone around me was just like those logs.Completely pliant.Micah had gone off on his own, unable to tolerat
I'm going to kill himI'm going to kill him if it's the last thing I do.That is my last thought running out of that room.My eyes caught Luke's heading out, discerning the genuine curiosity of seeing me without my prison. I was their captive, even though Aiden was turning into an enigma, I had to remind myself that.Had to remind me of who, no what they were.Vampires.Creatures without soul or feeling.My enemies.Belle's murdersThe reason why Thomas was dead.I kept running, reminding myself of all the reasons why this house wasn't safe. I made it back to my old room, pushing the door open, hearing the hushed voices of my old roommates."Have you seen Harry lately?""Yes and he's been acting bizarre ever since returning from Egypt ""Yeah, that's what I thought too. I mean it's not necessarily odd that Hayden has him busy, but he always manages to slick away somehow. Now he's such no where to be seen- at all"The door closed with a click and both girls turned to regard me."Victor
Yuuki huffed before moving towards the open door, her eyes still glaring daggers at me as she slid in and I followed suit shortly after. The car's interior was now saturated with the smell of her blood as we sped down the road and I could only imagine the immense amount of restraint Michael had to muster keeping himself in check.I faxed at the witnessing slightly perturbed by her stubbornness and downright stupidity that resulted in he current situation. Yuuki clutched her arm tightly, wincing slightly from pain and I of her inwardly. Why do I even bother?"I told you to stay put""And you didn't have to hurt those innocent children, so there" she retorted."Innocent? Did you not hear a word I said?"" They're children Aiden, they do what they are taught and see. You can't blame them for that""Would you had rather have me save them?""Preferably""Then what? And to what end? You're very naive you know that, Yuuki? You refuse to accept things you see before your very eyes. It doesn't
"What have you done with Belle? "The question falls from my mouth before I have the time to either censor or vet it. If Aiden is disturbed my by words, he doesn't show it or maybe I'm still too hyperaware of our proximity to notice.I swallow thickly, waiting breathless for his next move. My hand trembled ever so slightly against his chest, a reaction I'm sure he associated with weakness or fear. I do fear him, but right now not finding answers scared me more. My eyes move from his, back to the book at hand. Would it really tell me about myself and my family? Why everything is like this? How did Aiden even know what I was searching for? "Do you really want to know?" My eyes move back to Aiden hearing his question. "Yes"His brows raised in curiosity. "You might not like the answer" "I'm willing to take the risk" I answer adamantly. He should know by now I never give up on things this easily, or maybe he wouldn't since I've tended to avoid him at all costs.Aiden leans in a li
My gait is unsteady as I made my way across the hallway towards the door I know like the back of my hand. I'm not sure which is worst, the residual pain or blood loss, or maybe it's the fact that my skin still tingles from every touch of Aiden's hand. I'm on my own from here on out. There are many unanswered questions, so many mysteries that's locked away in this house and I've determined to unearth them all. I'll find out what happened to my sister and what's with Aiden's obsession with me.I hesitate, thinking of knocking but then twist the knob, pushing back the door. I remember in full detail what I've done and I don't blame them for not wanting me around anymore, but they are all I have. They're the only ones that will tell me what happened to Belle.Maria turns seeing me, an astonished look on her face, but she doesn't speak, doesn't move an inch from where she stands. Things have truly changed with us. No doubt Jane must have told her how I tried to harm her.I don't belong her