How did he know me? Have we met before? I can't remember what we did, but I'm sure it's my first time meeting him. After all, I just got out of a pack from the 18 years of my existence.
I just smiled and greeted the prince back. They sat down on the seats across mine. They had a conversation which I tentatively listened to without joining their chats. They would ask me from time to time and I would answer them the things I just know. They seem to understand that I'm not quite a speaker, so they understood. I was grateful to them.
After their little catching up, Erima was called by his father. So it left me with prince Levi alone at the table.
“You hungry, princess?” he asked kindly. I'm not used to being called princess but I didn't tell him.
I shook my head and smiled kindly back. “I am just fine, Prince Levi. Thank you.”
“You sure? I'd like to take desserts, so if you want something to eat, I can get it for you instead.”
“No need for that, brother. Lady Sidrich and I will grab our own food. Right, my lady?” Prince Alastair's voice startled me, followed with his hand snaking around my trimmed waist.
I looked up at him. He stole a quick glance at me and smiled softly.
I shyly nodded my head. “Yes..”
“Okay, great. Then, should I take my leave now?” Prince Levi smirked.
“Yeah. It would be appreciated if you do so, prince Levi,” prince Alastair spoke.
His brother chuckled. “Fine. Enjoy your night, Lady Sidrich. Tell me if my brother makes you uncomfortable, alright?”
“I would never do that.” I heard prince Alastair murmuring as he sulked.
“Okay...” was all I could reply before the prince vanished into thin air.
I blinked my eyes.
“Prince Alastair...”
“Hmm?”
“Are you... are you a vampire?” I asked in curiosity. He glanced down at me and blinked his eyes twice.
“Let's go somewhere,” he replied to my question. He took my hand and hooked it to his arm before we dashed out from the huge hall.
We went to the balcony.
He leaned at the railings while I gaze up to the starry heaven. The moon was in full moon and it was so beautiful. I could feel my wolf beginning to stir and wanted to come out and run towards the woods. I've only shifted twice and never communicated with my wolf. She's a weak wolf due to the wolfsbane they forced us to intake. I forgot what she looks like.
“Do you like it here?” he questioned.
“Hmm... this place is less noisy and peaceful.” I smiled sweetly.
“I'm glad,” he said. “Anyway, to answer your question
Yes, I'm a vampire,” he trailed off.
He caught my attention. I shifted my gaze towards him. “Wow, really?”
He nodded. “Yes, but I'm also a werewolf.”
I gasped as my eyes widened. “That's... possible?”
He chuckled. “Of course, it is. His Majesty is a pure-blooded werewolf—an alpha specifically—while Her Majesty is a royal vampire.”
My lips formed an O, awed at what he said.
I blinked slowly. A thought crossed my mind. “You have a wolf, too?’
“Hmm, you are correct.”
“Really...?”
“Yes. If you want, I can show you my wolf.” He grinned.
“You w-will?” I stuttered.
He smiled kindly. “Of course.” He extended his hand. “Shall we?”
I reluctantly held his hand.
He smirked and pulled me closer to him, or chest pressed against each other. I gasped at our close proximity. My cheeks were burning.
“Hold on to me, alright?”
“H-Huh? But why?”
“Do you trust me, lady Sidrich?”
I thought for a second. Do I trust him? I just met him. Is it okay if I trust him?
I took a deep sigh before saying, “Yes.”
“Okay. Then, hold on to me tight and close your eyes.”
I did what was told.
Before I knew it, I felt my body falling, literally. I gasped but was unable to utter a word. I wrapped my arms around his neck as he drew upon me.
We jumped from the balcony of their castle...
I readied myself from the pain of the impact once we landed. For a brief second, I felt the same feeling of dying.
This is it, I'm gonna die...
However, the death I've anticipated didn't happen. Prince Alastair has landed swiftly on the ground, safe and sound, with me in his arms.
Slowly opening my eyes, I was greeted with his dark green eyes. His beautiful emerald orbs was staring straight back at me.
For the third time around, I felt a sudden wash of relief and safeness...
The first one was that particular night when I met the stranger who fed me with his blood.
The second time was when I thought lady Karheel and I were about to die after being attacked. But, prince Alastair was there to save us... to save me.
The feeling of being safe and protected around was too familiar.
I snapped out of reality when I heard him speak. “Are you okay, my lady?”
I blinked my eyes.
“Y-Yeah...”
He put me down on my feet. My knees were kinda shaking. I pulled away and took a step back.
He cleared his throat. “Are you sure? Did I scare you? My apologies for shocking you.”
“Did we... Did we just jump from t-the balcony?”
“Oh, ah that...” He straightened his back and put his right hand on his chest. He bowed his head as a proud smirk made its way to his lips. “Yes, my lady.”
Again, for the ninth time of this day, I was in awe. Everything seems unreal to me. I'd never met a half-breed before. It must be nice to experience these things.
“Being a vampire and a werewolf at the same time gives a lot of perks, and I'm about to show you some of my abilities.” Again, he extended his hand. “Let's go?”
I held his hand as I said, “Okay...”His smile widened. In a flash, we left the imperial gate and went towards the woods.“I'm afraid I can't run freely if I shift in the palace,” he said and chuckled.“It's okay.” I gave him a reassuring smile.“Okay, uhm, would you turn around for a second?” he awkwardly scratched his cheeks. I am still able to see him since my eye sense as a wolf has heightened due to the dark.“Why?”“I would need to remove my clothes.”“Yeah, sure,” I smiled softly, seeing his facial expression. I didn't know that he's quite conservative and shy.He flashed an awkward smile. I turned around and waited for him to get his clothes off and shift. When I felt a low howl, I took it as a cue to look at him.And what I saw next made my jaw drop to the floor.An impressive beautiful golden wolf stood on all fours in front of me. He was a huge wolf. He shook his wolf head before he looked at me. Our eyes met.Under the moonlight and thousands of stars above, his eyes are t
We were now going back to the palace an hour after we strolled around the forest. I am kind of a little sad knowing that he doesn't see me as his friend, but it is fine and I quite understood him. I just... kinda feel sad.I've never had any friends before and I really wonder how it feels to have one. If prince Alastair would give me the opportunity to be friends with him, I would gladly accept it without any fuss.Prince Alastair and I decided to take our time walking back. I set aside my sadness and animatedly talked with him. He listens to every story I tell him and so I am with him. So far, having his company feels nice. He's comfortable to be with.“Can you really fly?” I asked.He chuckled. “No. I don't have that ability, but my flexibility is quite impressive. I could jump from higher places without injuring myself or making any sounds when I landed. It is a skill I got for being a vampire.”I nodded my head. “So... Do you drink blood, too?”“Hmm, sometimes. I rarely crave bloo
My eyes widened in utter surprise.I stepped back, bewildered, and watched as the wolf fell on the ground lifelessly.My lips trembled. Looking down at my hands, I saw it was soaked with blood.Blood from the rogue I killed barehands...My knees wobbled and I stumbled backwards.“My lady!” Alastair exclaimed and knelt down in front of me. He pulled my body to him and brought my face on his chest. “Hush... forget it.”“A-Alastair...” I said.Just... What happened to me?“We're now safe. Let's go back to the palace.” He stood up and carried me.I closed my eyes when it began to get blurry. Smokes has stopped emitting from my skin. Within my chest I could feel the turmoil and power trying to erupt. My insides are burning.Power...I can feel it within me...Before everything would draw upon me, my eyes closed its own. It didn't take long for me to lose my consciousness. My body has become too weak. My whole body was in pain, burning, begging. As if my soul wants to leave my body already.
I'm quite confused. It's been days since that night has happened. It always visits me in my dreams, and I have no means to even stop it. Two people. I've killed two people single handedly. In these two incidents, I find it strange to find similar things happen from different kinds of death.The first one I took life with, the woman flew across the room, which was the cause of her death. The second one was me taking the rogue's heart.All happens with dark smokes emitting from me.What was that?I stayed in the chamber for nearly a week now. I was unable to recover quickly. I feel so weak and the confusion didn't help.Prince Alastair often visits me in my room. However, there are times he needs to fulfil his princely duties and he can't visit me. It was okay and I understood him. But... for the next few days I started feeling too lonely. The maids don't want to talk to me and I feel so embarrassed to initiate the conversation, scared that they might reject me.I sat on the huge window
Prince Alastair, again, escorted me to the dining hall. I was nervous but Alastair always reassures me it's gonna be okay. I nodded my head and took a deep breath.When we got in the dining room, the empress was the first one who greeted me. I curtsey to the imperial couple and apologised for my actions from our last meeting. The empress said she understood and it was completely fine, much to my relief. I could not believe someone this powerful could be so kind and sweet. I used to see people superior to my pack acting rudely towards people inferior to them. So being smiled at by the empress and the emperor, I was surprised and touched.The dinner ended peacefully.Prince Alastair and I decided to take a few rounds around the palace. He toured me and explained everything to me. I was overwhelmed at how wealthy they are and how power they hold.“Hmm, what are you thinking, my lady?” he asked.“Hmm?”“You seem lost in your thoughts. Care sharing?”I shook my head. “No... uhm, I just won
“So you meant to say, you're tempted to get the wine?”“I-It's a wine?”“Yes, it is. My mother rarely drinks blood,” he said and smiled stiffly.I sighed. “I thought it was blood. For a moment, I felt like I was thirsting for it.”“Why would you?”“I don't know...” I quietly said.We fell into deafening silence until he cleared his throat awkwardly. “Come, let's go to the garden.”I accepted his hand and nodded. We went to an imperial garden which looked magical. It was very beautiful.The wind brushed against my cheek.“My brother and I used to come here when we were younger,” he started.“It must be nice having a sibling.”“It is.”“He's older than you...?”“Hmm...”“M-May I know why he isn't the crown prince even though he's the eldest? In Shadow pack, the person who will become the next alpha is the eldest child of the current alpha. Be it woman or man, there is no criticism when it comes to gender. But of course, it changed when the new alpha ruled our pack.”We sat on the wooden
He sent me to my room after our tour in the garden. I was quite emotional. Up until now, I could not believe everything. It's too good to be true, indeed.A sigh escaped from my mouth as I looked at the view outside the palace. I was sitting in my chamber's huge window, leaning my back against the frame. My dark brown hair was braided so it didn't fly when the wind brushed through my face.I looked up to the moon. It was big, bright, and beautiful. I smiled at its beauty. Moon represents our goddess. She watches, protects, and blesses us. She gives life, miracles, and powers to those who worship her. I believe in her. If it weren't because of her, I bet I would've been dead by now. I was struggling to live my life from the past 15 years, but yet, I am still alive until now. I've survived, I was freed, I was given a second chance—a second chance of life.I was given hope.My gratefulness towards her knows no bound.I closed my eyes and uttered a silent prayer to the goddess I worship.
I lost my consciousness right after she embraced me. Again, I felt myself weakening. My soul was burning and my insides were in indescribable pain.I don't know where I am. I've fallen into an abyss of darkness and I don't have any idea how to get out of this place. I am locked. I am held by my own body. I can't move except my eyes. My body was dumb but my heart was in fire. The burning sensation in my chest got me panting, and yet, I was unable to take control of my body.Where am I?Why am I locked?Why am I held in darkness?“Her body was refusing her soul, making it hard for her to heal fast. It happened last time. But fortunately, she was able to get through it. All we can do now is to wait until she wakes up.”“Is she gonna be fine?”“Yes,” a woman's voice spoke. “This struggle is not enough to kill her. She's stronger than you think she is. She can surpass this.”“When will I be expecting her to wake up? It's been 3 days and still no progress. My wolf and I are becoming restles