Bound By Blood

RayaAnxiety fills my body, each minute brings me closer to the time I turn 18 and it terrifies me. My life… my pure existence it isn’t normal. I’m not like others. I’m half vampire and half human, I live with my human mother and she has hidden who I am from the rest of the world.But when you’re a vampire certain ages bring about certain qualities. By the time you’re five you’ll sprout your fangs, by thirteen you’ll notice that you’re stronger and faster than humans are, and when you turn 18 you’re supposed to come into the full powers of whatever gifting your blood line has.I’ll officially turn 18 in one hour. I have no idea what powers I may come into and I’m in the worst place I could possibly be in. My stepfather, Trevor and my stepsister, Blair hate vampires with a burning passion, once a month they go on hunting trips to try to kill them. They claim that they are ridding this world of evil. I think that Trevor brainwashed Blair over the years into the deep hatred she has. Don’

RayaIt’s hard to believe that this man- no not man, vampire, my father, the Arthur Locke, looks scared as he stares at the door, but makes no movement. A deep voice that sends a chill down my spine says, “Open the door if you know what’s good for you, Arthur.”My eyes flicker from the door to Arthur, this vampire that I’ve known for only an hour and had seemed so strong now seems terrified to do something as simple as answering the door. But he breathes out and in a blink of an eye, he’s in front of the door and has his hand on the knob. He closes his eyes as if trying to regain his composure before opening the door.A man steps across the threshold and my whole body tenses as I stare at the most handsome man I’ve ever seen. He’s gorgeous, but he also looks terrifying. I wouldn’t want to be on his shit list.His long black hair is pulled back with a few strands framing his forehead, his clothes are name brand and refined he looks like he should be a business man, but the clothing can

Adam AmbroseBlade left to bring our guest to her room. I’m grateful to be away from her rather confusing presence. She resisted my powers… how is that possible? Luther sits across from me and turns to me with a wicked grin as he says, “The new girl is hot.”I shush him and rub my temples from the ongoing headache I’ve had since she stepped through those doors. Luther grumbles in response, he doesn’t like being shushed but knows better than to push me right now. The truth is, he’s not wrong, the girl is attractive, but I can’t focus on that right now.My mind is swirling because no one has ever been able to resist my power of compelling. Literally, the only people who can resist it is my immediate family, even other vampires feel forced to tell me what I want to know.But not her. She’s only a half-blood. How can she resist me like that?Our family comes from one of the original, pure vampire lines and we have managed to keep those lines pure. Because of this, we’re stronger than almo

BladeI lurk in the shadows watching Raya Locke’s room. I got here too late, my brother is already in there. But I do not disturb, more curious than anything to see what will happen.Luther has always been the most charming brother, rarely using his powers of compulsion to win people over and instead just flirting with them and persuading them with his body language. I can’t help but wonder if Raya is immune to all of our powers with compulsion or if it is just Adam.Luther walks out of her room and a drop of blood falls from his arm to the floor. Anger fills my body as I step out from the shadows and demand, “What did you do?”He scoffs in response, he even has the audacity to roll his eyes as he responds, “Relax, Blade, it didn’t work anyway. She didn’t drink my blood. Hence why it’s dripping on the floor.”I growl stepping in front of him to block his path. I glare down at him as I say, “Don’t tell me to relax. You know we cannot fuck with her.”Luther rolls his eyes, “It doesn’t m

RayaBlade shows me the rest of the house, or at least the areas that he says I’m permitted to see. I mentally noted where the library is, the workout room, and the pool… I’ve never imagined vampires swimming, but I guess when you have an indoor pool where you aren’t affected by the sunlight, why not go for it?I’ve enjoyed being around Blade more than I thought I would though. While his brother Luther made me uncomfortable last night, I found Blade’s presence to be… comforting. So, when Blade leads me back to my room I can’t help but be disappointed. And it makes me wonder… does he find me annoying? Why is he ready to be rid of me so quickly?I don’t let these insecurities show though. I thank him for his time and for showing me around. He nods and tells me that until they say so, it is best for me to stay in my room. That he will tell me when it’s okay for me to leave it.If it had been Luther or Adam commanding me, I think I would’ve felt annoyed by it. Like they think they own me