AMELIA
I felt as if I was floating on a cloud, my previous bed wasn't this comfortable and I could feel something cold around my waist but surprisingly it felt good, in fact, I had the best sleep I had in my whole life.
I tried prying my eyes open but I was just too fatigued because of the attack, as soon as the thought about the attack entered my mind a jolt of energy shot through my veins and I got up. My mind went back to the attack, I remember I had just showered and was about to head to bed when screams began echoing all around the house so I immediately made my way to the children.
I had always been treated a little better than all the other humans at my shelter but I never knew why; Most would be happy because of that fact but I hated how I was treated differently when there were other kids who deserved those luxuries way more than I did so I'd share most of my things with the little kids in the nursery.
I needed to know if the children were okay, I was snapped out of my thoughts when a low groan infiltrated my surroundings. My heart beat quickened and I felt something tighten around my waist; taking a deep breath I looked down to my abdomen to see an arm wrapped around me and that's when I let out a loud scream.
"AAAA!"
All of a sudden the arm on my waist tightened and I was pulled down on the bed and a man climbed on top of me. My breath hitched, he was the same man who saved me and just like the last time I was stunned by his beauty.
His long jet-black hair flowed down his perfectly sculpted face like a dark ocean, his striking gray eyes shone with happiness and my eyes were just traveling down to his lips when his brawny and chiseled chest rumbled with a growl.
"Angel, you don't want to look at me that way or I won't be able to control myself," he breathed out and my heart went into overdrive. I looked back into his eyes only to realize that they were no longer the beautiful gray they were once before rather they were pitch black and once my gaze traveled to his lips I saw two pointing white jewels just above his bottom lip.
That's when everything clicked, he was a vampire! I tried to scream but I was cut short when the alluring vampire smashed his lips onto mine and strangely I felt like I was in heaven and I couldn't help but respond with equal passion. It felt like before him I was incomplete, like a part of my heart just wasn't there but now I was finally complete.
A few minutes later he moved away and I whimpered at the loss of his cold lips. "Don't worry love; now that I have you, I'll never let you go," he declared whilst tucking back a piece of my stray hair.
I was instantly comforted by his touch and snuggled closer into him. I took in a deep breath of his heavenly scent and was just about to drift off when the thought about the children crossed my mind and I rolled to the side.
"What happened angel?" the mysterious guy questioned.
"I don't even know you and you're a vampire!" I screeched when my common sense kicked in.
"and?" he said like it wasn't a big deal.
"and I'd like to know when you are going to....." I mumbled.
"When I'm going to what?" he asked leaning closer to me and pecking my cheek, I was getting dazed once more but then I pushed him back. I had no clue how he was making me loose my mind with a single touch but I guessed it was because of one of his vampire powers.
"When are you going to suck the blood out me and leave me to die," I answered confidently even though I was anything but.
"I would never hurt you," he declared sincerely in a gentle tone, his hand neared my face and instinctively I leaned into his touch forgetting everything around me.
'what the hell are you doing?!' my subconscious mind screamed at me; horrified, I moved back and looked at him with accusing eyes.
"How do you do that?" I questioned hysterically.
"How do I do what?" he retorted whilst a sardonic smirk made its way to his face.
"You know what! How can you make me feel this way? How can you make me feel like I was nothing before you and now I'm everything? How do you make me forget everything around me with a single touch? Why does my heart beat so fast when I look at you? Why do I crave your touch?" I shot question after question whilst tears streamed down my face because of the overwhelming emotions that took over me.
A beautiful smile came across his face and he walked forward claiming me in an earth-shattering kiss. Our lips moved in synchronization and fit perfectly together. My arms snaked around his neck and he grabbed my thighs, wrapping them around his sturdy waist. His tongue swept across my bottom lip, begging for entrance and I couldn't help but comply by opening my mouth, I moaned in sheer pleasure as our tongues battled for dominance.
I pulled away because of the lack of oxygen but that didn't stop him as he continued his sweet assault on my neck. "You didn't answer my questions," I moaned out.
"I'll explain everything later," he exclaimed whilst continuing to nip at my neck.
I pulled away as I thought I'd go crazy because of pleasure, he looked at me with confused eyes.
"I'll let you explain everything later but I still need to know one thing right now," I explained.
"What is it love?" he inquired caressing my cheek gently and I leaned into him.
"where are the children from my shelter? Are they okay?" I asked, tears threatening to flow freely down my face because if something had happened to those kids I didn't know what I'd do.
He looked at me with tender eyes before capturing me into another kiss and with that, I knew that the children weren't saved and he was trying to distract me; I began kissing him back, the saltiness of my tears mixed with his irresistible taste.
He pulled back and looked at me with a small smile, "how about that explanation?", I nodded in agreement, hiccuping slightly; he sat me on the bed whilst he crouched down in front of me, for some obscure reason I wanted to be in his arms once more but refrained myself from jumping into them.
"It's very simple love," he claimed while I looked at him curiously in response. He moved his thumb over my bottom lip and I shivered with pleasure in reply.
"You're my mate," he whispered.
WILLIAM"I don't understand. What exactly is a mate?" Amelia asked in a small voice.I moved to the bed and pulled her on my lap. "well, a mate is somewhat like a soul mate. A vampire is born with half their soul and the other half is placed inside their partners or mates in this case; So when the vampire finally meets that person their souls finally come together making them complete. It feels like you were living with half a heart before them and everything comes together once they lay eyes on one another," I explained as best as I could.She looked thoughtful for a moment before looking
AMELIAI couldn't believe the nerve of that man! He claimed that he loved me but treated me like I was some sort of a slave; I couldn't deny the sparks but I could try to ignore them. If he was telling the truth about being my mate I still couldn't be with him, he was much too older than me and even if surprisingly I looked past the age difference he was still a vampire and vampires are cold, ruthless creatures that can never love!I was certain of that thus I would never love him. Without any intention, my eyes drifted down to my thighs where oncethe mysterious man's large hands grasped my skin. I had never felt anything like that, granted I had never even been in close proximity to a man bu
WILLIAM"I WANT TO LEAVE NOW!" I sighed frustratedly as little Amelia began throwing one of her persistent tantrums. What I couldn't believe was how such a tiny body could handle this much screaming! This was her fifth tantrum in the last hour and I had finally had enough!Storming through the hallways I burst through my bedroom doors and saw the little minx sprawled over my bed with the right side of her face tucked into a pillow and the other side evident of red, puffy eyes that tear after tear slid from and her adorable button nose, a deep red shade.It pained me to see her like this bu
AMELIAAs the gentle wind swept up my hair I began thinking about my plan toescape, my gaze was fixated on the setting sun in front of me and it gave me a comforting feeling. I had asked William to let me out so that I could scope the area and find a safe route to decamp from. The branch I had climbed gave me a clear view of the vast grounds around me.I recounted the way William spoke about my family and my home, it angered me to no end but I had pretended to accept his not so apologetic apology because it was all part of my scheme. I had toprove myself to be trustworthy so that William could be more lenient on me and let me have a little more freedom so that when the time is right I'd leave without further complications.
WILLIAM"What exactly do you mean?" I questioned with a threateningglare. The young vampire before me began tremblingwith utter fear. Rage, that's all I felt when the boy in front of me delivered a message from Dimitri Roosevelt."Y-your highness, L-lord D-Dimitri is requesting a meeting w-with you," he stuttered out once more."That bastard expects me to meet him in a civil manner and not take his head off?" I questioned with a smirk as I began stalking towards the boy with a predatory gaze."Y-Your Highness L-lord Dimitri wanted me to inform you that he and his men have taken over the northern territory and theyare threatening to e-execute the p
AMELIAI was somewhat cross towards William for shouting at me for no apparent reason but all that anger had subdued due to the sublime reading session I had with him in the royal library. I remembered his oddly soothing voice reading to me and then it all went blank as I slipped into a dreamless slumber. Upon my remembrance I looked around, expecting to find myself laidon the library sofa on which William had perched me up on his lap but I was surprised when I looked around to see the all too familiar bedroom lit up with a soft glow of floor lamp that stood dauntingly at the right corner of the room.Throwing the silk sheets that covered my body at the end of the bed I got up; I was pleased to see myself in the same floral ankle-length dress I had donned
WILLIAMGently, I swept one of the tresses of Amelia's hair back as it clung to her face; her lips were parted slightly and her chest moved up and down due to the rhythm of her breathing. I couldn't help but continue to stare at the little angel in front of me; I had continued doing so for the past thirty minutes and just couldn't bring myself to leave her.A slow smile made its way to my face as I began thinking about my past life, the life which was carefree, no worries, with countless mistresses and nothing holding me back but as my eyes began taking in every inch of my mate's delectable body I knew I'd never been able to go back. The life I was living was incomplete but because of the lit
AMELIAMy eyes fluttered open but immediately shut close once the bright sunlight attacked my weak eyes. I groaned and turned around expecting to face William but surprisingly he wasn't there. I scratched my head in confusion whilst getting out of bed and stretching before heading to the bathroom to freshen up. It was odd how I was beginning to get accustomed to life here in the castle when in fact it had only been a few days since I was brought here against my will.Going through the closet I ended up selecting an evidently comfortable white maxi and a pair of white flats. Throwing on my selected clothing I headed out of the room to the kitchen for something to eat but as soon as I was down the last step of the stairs I saw the same blond I had met last night b
Amelia gently laid a single rose near the tombstone which spelled Margo's name in a beautifully calligraphed writing. Even though it had nearly been a decade Amelia hadn't forgotten the witch's kindness and had a memorial built in her honor. She had also extended the same courtesy to all her beloved friends and peers she lost at the human nursery and visited it often, paying respect to every benevolent soul from her past.The gentle wind swept up her unruly yet lustrous cocoa locks as the dull-gray clouds, mantling the vicinity, began morphing into a harsh ambiance as the sky turned a few shades darker and the echoing thunder roared after minutes of interval.There was a storm coming,Amelia noted before speeding towards the castle.
AMELIAMy body was on fire, utterly excruciating! I wanted it to end oh-so-terribly. My throat constricted with a thirst so substantial that I really believed that I'd die if it wasn't quenched! Using the negligible amount of energy I could employ, I opened my eyes only to release a startled gasp. Everything was so, so... intricate?From the walls to the vanity mirror, I could see it all in so much detail. Every molecule visible to my eye if I concentrated enough and it made me contemplate how I could ever miss all this. I gulped aloud consequently bringing attention back to my unyielding thirst. Taking a deep breath, I tried to calm my primal urge but somehow that seemed to worsen the situation as a swe
WILLIAMHer lithe body lain peacefully below mine as I caressed her taut yet supple skin, revelling in the glory of her desperately anticipated surrender. I had finally claimed my little mate in every possible way and might I add, there were many, many pleasurable ways. Just the thought of our activities earlier sent a rush of desire down my spine; she truly was perfect. Now all that was left was the kiss of death to finally turn her so that we may have our eternity.The only sounds in the room were coming from the crackling of the fire sputtering in the fireplace rooted on the wall across the bed and the steady breathing from the precious angel beneath me. My gaze moved across the room in a subtle manner before settling on the grand, mahogany clock perched in the far right. The clock clearly indicated that it was still eleven forty-five meaning that there were still fifteen minutes to go till it was midnight, the time
AMELIAI couldn't move from my spot as I watched the last important man of my life walk away. I couldn't understand why I was acting so incompetent. I was sure Dimitri was the right choice but when I watched William walk away an unexplainable painpossessed my body and it only seemed to grow the further he got, that was when I had the epiphany that perhaps William was not as insignificant to me as I belied myself to believe and I was sure Dimitri realized that too thus leaving me to find my way back to William.I felt sorry watching Dimitri walk away but it didn't hurt, not like William. Dimitri was a good man but not the one for me, of that I was certain now and so taking a deep breath, I regained
DIMITRIAs William walked out I still couldn't comprehend the sacrifice he had made for Amelia. Yes, she was his mate but the fact that he was willing to go to such an extent for even her was astonishing. I was still on the floor, my back pressed against the pristine walls for support after the brawl with him. I was stunned yet there was a glimmer of joy that began settling within my chest as the realization set in about the fact that I could finally be with Amelia without any obstacle standing in my way but then I remembered, I failed, I failed Julia!I could never move on with Amelia unless Julia's wish of better human conditions wasn't fulfilled, my consciouswouldn't let me. I had to finis
WILLIAMI finally had her back and there was no other victory sweeter I could think of. As her delicate body fit against mine I couldn't help but take a whiff of her sweet vanilla scent that had craved so very much during all those dreadful days she was not by my side.I was in bliss, her body pressed against mine gave me comfort and after such a long wait I was finally content until his scent permeated my senses effectively leading me to push Amelia behind me and facing the bastard that was hell-bent on trying to take my everything. I could feel my angel's tiny arms encircle around my abdomen and it seemed Dimitri noticed that too but instead of the raged expression, I expected to see as a response his
AMELIAI didn't know why but I felt really restless; snuggling deeper into the couch I began contemplating all that happened since the 'embracing incidence' at the pond I was so very confused about my feelings. On one hand, Dimitri was absolutely perfect, he was the type of man I envisioned as my prince when I was just a little girl but infuriatingly what I felt for William was much more intense and at this point, I was even certain that it was not only because of our bond.I continued to remain seated and contemplated my options about both men when all of a sudden I felt the foam of the sofa on the right dip, indicating that someone joined me. I turned my head to see a solemn appearing Margo sitting upright instantly, I felt a rush of guilt swarm through
WILLIAMThree weeks had passed with Elizabeth in my ever so caring custody and she had revealed almost everything except for the most significant thing, my little one's location. I had almost ripped the bitch's head off when she divulged how brutally she knocked out my mate and took her to the bastard, all because of her uncanny obsession for me, but I controlledmyself for the greater good. Nevertheless, there were those not so dull moments of the interrogationwhen Elizabeth refused to speak thus leading my men to torture the information out of her. I had planned for the final inquiry today and finally extract my angel's location through a mind intruding spell Lillian, one of my five witches, had been working on through the weeks so that we could take a look inside Elizabeth's filthy brain and find where Amelia was thus conclusively getting rid of the v
AMELIAThe warm drops of clear water cascaded down my bare skin as I strolled out the small bathroom located in the room I had been staying in for the last few months. I still hadn't gotten used to the brightly painted sunny yellow walls that mantled the standard sized space; they always got me to squint a little due to the sheer vividness provided by them. I made my way to the closetand picked out a random, floral-patterned dress.It turned out to be a black based fabric with various miscellaneous coloured flowers printed atop. I let out a little laugh once my crazy brain began comparing the dress to my state, the way I was grief-stricken like the shade of jet black in the back but appeared to be joyous and cheerful upfront but then my mind flashed to an