The beast stood before her mother towering her , the frighten woman did nothing but cried out for help but no one came. Why? Because the environment was very quiet and rural
Isabella peeped from the corner she hide and watched helplessly as the beast rip her mothers throats open with his sharp fangs then the beast gradually changed to his human form. Slowly, very slowly bringing his fangs which by now has turned to human's finger and was dripping thick blood to his mouth.
He shut his eyes in great passion as the blood slide down his throat. He stiffled after a while suddenly , turning to where Isabella was hiding.
He must have heard her quiet sob. With her heart pounding loudly in her ears the beast walk towards her hiding place slowly. He pull her out with a smirk making Isabella yell out loudly.
She woke up to look around fearfully. Joyce ran into her room in Haste.
" Issy , are you okay? " She asked walking to the bed.
Isabella breath out shakily in fear. She turn to her best friend.
" I need to visit Hayden, he must have the answer to my questions " She said bolting to the door. Joyce stop her from going out with a concerned look on her face.
" You mean Hayden dark? " She asked in surprise and Isabella nodded trembling in fear. Joyce noticed her state so she pull her closer for a hug. " It's only a dream issy, besides why would you want to meet the leader of beasts family? He isn't someone you can just meet up anytime you like " Joyce told her friend after she pull her away from her embrace.
Isabella sighed deeply to get herself calm.
" He is the one father wants me to marry "
Joyce froze " you are kidding... Right? " She asked but Isabella didn't reply in words but with her expression joyce believe her. She gasp " Hayden dark isn't uh... Someone who could marry you. As far as i know he never like humans although he help them whenever they call for help "
Isabella stood up from the bed to pace about." I don't know why but his image just keep appearing before me. I think I'm going crazy and then this nightmare " She stop suddenly to face her friend who stood with confused look.
" Joyce, i met Hayden's father yesterday at the annual event. The man was the one i always dream about "
Joyce shifted on her feet sluggishly thinking.
" You mean the one you said ripped open your mum's throat to lick her blood ? " She asked disgustedly.
" Yes, i can't just wrap my head around it. I think they are some Beasts who care for humans blood "
" But that is absurd, sorry issy i believe you ... Alright but pride dark , Hayden's father won't do something like that. He has been very helpful when he was the leader... Remember? "
" I know but i still don't ... Oh and Hayden i felt ... " Frustration doesn't allow her to complete her words before she flopped unto the tiles tiredly.
" Let's find out then " Joyce suggested all of a sudden and Isabella raised up her head to stare at her.
" Find out what? "
" If pride is the one who killed your mother. Hayden could tell how anyone feel when he applied his paranormal sense. He can do that to his father "
Isabella forehead creased in awe.
" He has an ability like that ? "
Joyce rolled her eyes impatiently.
" Of course, since you don't listen to the Beasts news i won't blame you. "
Isabella sighed dejectedly.
" I couldn't help but get jealous when i saw him with a woman last night. He must have picked up the feelings "
Joyce smile brightly.
" Do not forget the one you went to a fishing trip with. I thought you said you felt something for him "
Isabella hang her head then, letting her hair to fall over her face before getting on her feet sluggishly.
" He is the one " She whispered to her friend who cocked up an eyebrow.
" Which one ? "
" The guy that goes with me on a fishing trip is none other than the leader of beasts family. I'm very shock when i saw him at the event yesterday as well "
Curious suddenly Joyce asked " Are you sure he is the one? "
" Yes, he is. " She replied with an almost abashed look.
Feeling very excited and unable to keep it in Joyce jump up in joy.
" Wow issy, are you really sure he is the one you goes on a fishing trip with? Like the handsome Hayden dark? Tell me how he look like. I have only see him on beasts news and yesterday night i could make out his face due to the darkness and the situation... Come on " she urge getting happy immediately.
Isabella stare at her in surprise but gradually she smile as well shrugging her shoulder. She sat down on the bed slowly and began
" He is a tall and muscular man, his face was plastered with devil-may-care outlook last night at the event and he had a pitched Black hair, he eyebrows thick and abristly ,his nose were pointed , hawkishly. He has a concete jaw and his eyes ... That of an almond shape was of golden color ..."
Both the friends were totally lost , daydreaming about Hayden that they jolted back to reality when the door open.
" Good morning Mr Martin " Joyce said trying to walk away to her room.
Martin stare at both of them in his usual hostile manner and finally smile.
" Good morning, you are called for an interview in research foundation. Mr Duvall is hosting a live TV show where you both were invited to talk about the beast who attacked you last night "
He said before flashing them one of his smile and walk away.
Joyce turn to Isabella in confusion.
" Why should we be interviewed? Mr Duvall has a reputation already. He was said to have hate and loath the beast family. "
" I know " Isabella murmured " what do you think this is? If he want to host a live show to talk dirty about the beasts family and how one has attacked us yesterday only means... " She stop to gasp.
" He wants to make it known to the public that they are a threats " Joyce finished aghast.
Hayden step into his domain and sighed softly. No one is in sight and he knew the Beast lord and Leah would have vanished into thin air. He sighed again while taking his sit om his couch.Everything was in vain. The paranormal abilities and the effort to bring back the dead. He held out his palm to stare at them dejectedly. His thoughts went to Kyle and Farrell and he gulped down nervously. He was more devastated than anyone else. The death of the two was so much for him to take in. Farrell wasn't just a friend or his messenger and Kyle was much more than merely a secretary. Hayden has nothing to smile upon anymore, nor does he wish to be happy. He sat there on the couch for the whole day without movie any inch. He didn't weep nor did he lamented. He only sat there carried away by his bitter thought. ***" You should move in with us Joyce, i have explained all to my dad. We all know Kyle won't come back nor Jenny or Farrell " She stood in Joyce's living room staring at her bes
Hayden signed softly when he stare up at his house. Nothing makes him happier but the thought of Jenny and Farrell filled his troubled mind.He hang down his head before gritting his teeth.All hope was not lost yet, we still got Baby Rell with us. He thought to himself sorrowfully.Finally he was jerked off from his thoughts when Isabella walk to him." I need to check on my dad Hayden " She whispers tiredly " It's been almost a month " He only nodded in response. He turned to the others before nodding." I need sometime alone with my father " Jansen only sighed in response." i will go and check on Camille and the children " Jansen answered smiling weakly. He turn to Joyce who still couldn't believe Kyle was lost forever. she gulped down nervously , trying hard not to cry. " You should stay safe Joyce " " Thanks " She mutters weakly to Jansen.Hayden was busy watching everyone. He sighed again. " Be safe you two " He said to Isabella and Joyce " Just say a word if you ... " He
Kyle and Farrell finally appeared from the bush. The others have been waiting for them. Isabella smile at them , she was leaning against the car with Joyce next to her. Sidney was already seated in the driver's seat while Jansen and Tyler was at the backseat." We are sorry for taking so long " Kyle apologize while Farrell smile softly." Anyone had breakfast yet? " Farrell asked tucking his head inside the car beside Sidney. " Not yet " Jansen replied from the back " I think no one is hungry " Farrell straighten up and face the ladies outside. " You care for any food? " He asked them but they shook their heads in the negative. " Let's get moving then " he announced loudly.After about ten minutes they finished packing up their bags and ready to leave. It is a sunny cool day with the birds chirping lovingly around the vicinity. The journey began with them having light conversation and laughter. Gradually tall trees start revealing themselves, the vicinity was disturbingly silent
" My name is Rasmus and I am an only child " The Beast Lord started " Born without wealth and riches i am subjected into poverty at my early age. My poor father, a peasant farmer would toil the earth for many months with his tiny rusty hoe but that never was enough to provide for the family three square meal a day. I have to survive this ! i have to help mum and dad out of this misery. I woul say to myself many times. One fateful day i had an encounter with Leah, stunningly beautiful lady that caught my heart at once. We become friends eventually and along the line we fell head over heel in love with each other. unknown to me she is a princess " He stop suddenly to catch his breath, Staring at Isabella especially.Sidney who has been listening curiously give way to his anxiousness and asked." Is there a King at that time? " " Yes, there is a cruel King. He lives for many years to make my life miserable " He stop speaking to catch his breath. Farrell who has been watching him care
Hayden gulped down uncomfortably as he keep his Golden eyes on his father waiting for him to clear the confusion that was building in him." Continue father. Beast lord did what ? " He asked after a long minutes of silence. Pride walk away to the window and peer down." You aren't just a Beast Hayden. You are something else " He said gently looking out of the window and the cool breeze blows his hair backward." How do you mean father? If I'm not just a beast then what else am i ? How and why do i have to be different ? " Now he is panicking. A small like rock has settled in his stomach and he is having a hard time to drive it away." I don't know as well but when you were born... You are different " Pride replied in a low tone. This didn't help but just to increase the uneasiness of Hayden.He took a long stride to his father breathing roughly. He cant stay calm, no. This is about him being something else which he didn't Know." How do you mean different father... Explain to me in d
The drive to Beast quarter was a silent, tensed one. Finally Farrell who was driving heave a sigh of relief when he finally pulled into the Grandiose building and the massive gate open per his request.“ Let’s go Kyle ” Jansen said “ Stay close alright? ” “ Alright ” He said nodding.They entered the building cautiously and Kyle did as Jansen had advised him. “ Why are you here? ” The harsh voice of Neil came into their hearing as soon as they step into the building. “ Oh you have come to see Their criminal? ” Jansen scoffed softly. He knew Neil would never dare to call Pride a criminal in the presence of Hayden. They all know that it was only happening because of Hayden’s absence. “ We are here to see Pride Dark ” Farrell corrected “ Master’s father ” Neil gate vary from Farrell to Jansen and finally fell on Kyle. “ Isn’t that the Goblin we needed? ” Kyle stay closer to both the men in fear. His breathing hard and rasp all of a sudden. “ We are only here to have some words wi