49 BA The War CommencesThere was a knock on the door. Nyx has opened it and came rushing in is Lucia followed by Sebastian. She raised a brow. It's strange. Alpha Lachlan had remembered his bewilderment. They must be hiding something from them. No one else has seemed to notice the things he noticed. They stood up, all facing Lucia. Lucia's face is enwrapped with a mix of fear and worries. They don't know how to describe her face. One thing for sure is, it can't be painted.“I am afraid to say this, but the war has worsen.” She breathed, mustering the courage to say the next few words. “Follow me.”They followed Lucia. The moment they reached the quadrangle, there are throngs of armed personel running to and fro preparing weapons of all sorts.“It's getting dark. Vampires are getting to attack and we are sending troops to save the civilians.” Sending troops was her initial solution to the ongoing chaos. Lucia headed towards the brink of the territory where they would overlook the wh
50 BA CampingAlpha Lachlan stopped their car few meters away from Nyx's car. But he left the lights on, revealing the other car. “What's happening?” Maridelle is panicking. “I'll get out and ask her.” “I'll go with you, Alpha.” She holds his arm.“No, stay here. She must have sensed danger.” Alpha Lachlan removed her hands off his arm. “Stay with Sebastian.”Sebastian smirked at him.Alpha Lachlan's eyebrows got a reunion at the center of his forehead. “Don't you dare to escape or take her away. I am warning you.”He brought with him the car key and prance towards the other car. Nyx went out of the car. She approached Alpha Lachlan.“Why did—”“I can sense vampires…” Both of them spoke at the same time, but Alpha Lachlan made Nyx continue her words. “And we can't use the cars anymore. Vampires, I think, they are flooding the whole way in to the city. I had received a news that the roads are blocked.”“Are you suggesting that we take the rest of the journey on foot?”“Yes, we can s
Maridelle woke up with arms wrapped around her. She had slowly turned around to see Alpha Lachlan in deep slumber. She neared her fingers on his face. She has let it slide on his cheek. He is so calm in his sleeping state. The sun has not yet risen. She had decided to remain in her position so that she could watch him sleeping; and the wind getting inside their tent through the small spaces. She felt the biting cold, but in his embrace, there was warmth.“You should take some sleep,” Alpha Lachlan drowsily said. His eyes are closed, but he can feel her gentle stare at him. “You will need your strength,” he added, cuddling him closer to him.She breathed on his chest; he loved his scent. Maridelle had let her arm find its way to reciprocate his hug.“I am not sleepy.” She moved closer to him. Not even a tiny space is left between them. Their bodies are attached. “But, you should at least try to sleep. You'll benefit from it.” Alpha Lachlan opened his eyes and planted a good morning f
52 BA Inside the City (part 2)Her fangs grow and a strong energy surged in her veins; her eyes turned its color to red. Maridelle's reflexes had made her put her hands on the lass's front shoulders. She pushed the young lass into the open area where sunlight has a full reach.“Oh, God!” she exclaimed, her hands covering her mouth. She did not want to hurt the lass; it was all her reflexes telling her to do it.They all stood still in front of the lass whose flesh started to burn. A smoke commenced to appear from the young girl's physique. She screamed in pain; she tried to take cover in the shades of the wrecked walls, but she has failed. In no time, her body has fully collapsed, giving them the awful smell of burning flesh.Sebastian picked a long metal from the debris of the house. He neared the girl's body and pierced her heart with the metal. Unlike him, the young girl has no avenue to withstand the sun; he has his secret of withstanding the heat. He has been drinking a pill that
53 Enemy or FriendsTheir body were forced to the wall, with their faces pressed against the bricks. Their hands are tied on the back. Lachlan struggled like everyone else, but their captor are ordinary being with skills and abilities able to match them.“Let go!” Nyx commanded. “You don't know who you are dealing with bitches!”The woman, who they think is the boss, scoffed. She doesn't care who they are nor does she care to know them. “And who are you to boss us around, bitch?!” she pressed Nyx's face hardly on the wall.“Who are you to call me 'bitch'?!” Nyx angrily shouted. She struggled to release herself from the grip, but her position is making it hard for her to do it; besides, the woman's strength is incredible. “You are a dead meat the moment I escape!”“Hey, shut up! Your yelling wouldn't do us any help.” Sebastian was calm and chilling despite the uneasiness he felt with the silver chain and handcuffs. Now he wished that Maridelle's blood was able to make him immune to suc
54 BA NewbornTheir vehicles are slowly running on the dim corners of the road. It is eerily silent that they could only hear the pounding of their heart against their chest. This street was used to be gleeful at night. This is where people and different beings stormed to enjoy a night life in the city. The sight they are beholding are totally the opposite of what is used to.“Are you sure this is the place?” Leo called one of his cohorts on a radio. There was a static noise. “This is the place they informed me,” answered a deep male voice from the other sided of the radio.“Contact them again. I can't feel anything here.”“Roger that!” They went ahead to the place to gain information they could pass to Leo.The communication has ended. Leo got his eyes on the road and the surrounding as well.“What exactly are we expecting to see in this place?” Alpha Lachlan started to acquaint himself with the kind of situation he will be facing. The vampires are smart enough to make monsters do
55 BA EavesdroppingThey returned with their hearts laden with conscience. She was innocent that is what they thought, however, fate made her into a creature that needs to get erased in this world. If only they could have done something to help her other than ending her life, they would choose the other option. She could still be alive. “Hey, are you okay? Are you hurt?” Maridelle surveyed every inch of the Alpha; she is very worried. She was tending some wounds when she heard that they had returned to the head quarters. Maridelle came running to meet them.He wanted to smile. Finally, he completely got her back to his side. He can feel she is having concerns for him. That's what he wanted; it is in his hands. But the unfortunate event they had gone through would not let him relish it. “I'm fine. I went out here unscathed. I returned unscathed.” He forced a smile to make it more convincing. “We finished it just how it should have happened.” He lowered his head. What they did should
56 BA New MissionHe made her sit on the edge of the bed. Alpha Lachlan wanted to say goodnight before he could fully retire to his bed. They don't share the same quarter with the ladies. When he reached Maridelle's quarter, there was no one inside the room. He decided to stay for awhile and wait for her.He was simultaneously shocked and worried to see her eyes lachrymose upon opening the door. He don't have even the slightest idea on what could possibly made her cry. They are fine. Alpha Lachlan had not seen anything that would upset Maridelle. “Drink.” He handed her a glass of water. Maridelle reached for it. She is a little bit feeling well. A little bit. “Thank you.” “Do you want to share it?” He sat adjacent to her. “I am your mated one. It's better to tell me. But, if you don't want to or your not comfortable, I will respect it.”Hesitation exhibits on her eyes. Should she tell him? Should she share to him that the problems her blood is causing seemed a never-ending dilemma?