When Saraphina, a powerful vampire, escapes her clan, she finds herself in the hands of Ethan, a fierce werewolf alpha who happens to be her mate. He is ruthless to her at first, but soon begins to fall in love with her. When deceit and betrayal strike, Saraphina must choose between her loyalty to her sister and her love for Ethan. Will their bond be strong enough to overcome the shadows of their past? Or will their love be weakened by the very darkness that surrounds them.
Lihat lebih banyakHer once-tamed locks cascaded in disarray as she knelt upon the soiled dungeon floor,
hands tightly ensnared by unforgiving chains that inflicted searing discomfort. The metallic clasp not only confined her physically, but resonated with audible sizzles, a symphony of torment echoing in the dim-lit confines. Biting down on her lower lip, her eyes transformed into a deep crimson hue. With each passing moment, her strength waned, yet she exercised restraint, knowing that struggling would only worsen her pain. The creaking resonance of the metal bar’s movement forced her to lift her head, fixing her gaze on the source of her pains. “Seraphina Ravenhood,” a woman called, a smile playing on her lips as she entered the cellar, holding a whip. “Vivienne Blackthorn,” Seraphina replied, accompanied by a muttered curse. Vivienne, with her light skin and curls of fiery red hair, boasted succulent lips. “Light skinned” barely captured the paleness of their kind, but Vivienne surpassed even Seraphina in that regard. Despite Vivienne’s beauty, which could enchant men and bring kingdoms to their knees, she paled in comparison to her captive. A mischievous gleam adorned her eyes as she approached, both engaging in an unspoken contest of stares. Vivienne’s gaze lingered on Seraphina’s slender form and parched lips. “I bet you are feeling weak right now… do you want me to fetch you a drink?” She asked, and although she had phrased it like that, Seraphina knew she didn’t mean literally. The 'drink' was human blood, and as vampires, they preferred it fresh. They would rather savor their meals, enjoying the hunt, than simply taking what they wanted without a fight. Unlike them, Seraphina was different. She resisted bloodlust, controlling her urges to only accept animal blood, despite its lesser sweetness and energy. She glared at her adversary, and suddenly, a swift kick to her jaw sent her head swaying, chains rattling. Blood and saliva dripped from the sides of her mouth as she struggled to look up. “That was a warning.” Vivienne said, and a smile plastered on her face. “I promise to go easy on you. After all, you are getting married to Lord Zachary Wright.” She reminded while Seraphina scoffed. She understood her value, solely sought for the unique ability she possessed. The Obsidian Order, her clan, clashed with the Blood Moon Syndicate, a werewolf pack, in an ongoing war. In the midst of an enduring conflict, the Obsidian Order and the Blood Moon Syndicate, representing vampires and werewolves respectively, engaged in a relentless war. Despite numerous peace attempts, all efforts proved futile. The Blood Moon Syndicate, driven by their nature and bloodlust, had initiated an attack on the vampires. Despite the vampires’ superior strength and speed, their primary adversary within the werewolf pack was their Alpha leader, Ethan Clark. In the midst of another assault, werewolves breached the vampire territory, wreaking havoc until two crossed paths with Seraphina. As soon as they were a few feet from her, they fell down and began to whimper. She had no idea what was happening and why, but soon, more of the werewolves were coming for her, and the same fate befell them. They were killed, and two were kept alive and used for experiment. It was there, it was confirmed that she served as a living wolfs bane for the werewolves. As soon as word got out, Lord Zachary Wright, the new vampire leader, decided to take her as his. Knowing the kind of man he was, she had refused and was brought down to the dungeon. “I’d rather mate a werewolf or go out to…” Before she could complete her statement, Vivienne kicked her by the side, and just like before, she spat out fresh blood. “You insolent child!” Vivienne yelled as she proceeded to continue kicking her. Eventually, she stopped, and Seraphina began to cough. She was a bloody mess, and her ribs were hurting quite badly from the continuous kicks, though they had begun to heal. “Lord Zachary Wright will claim you on the night of the full moon tomorrow. I can’t wait to see the look of despair on your face, then.” Vivienne said and walked out of the cellar. The sounds of metal getting jammed echoed in the silence, and Seraphina began to panic. Though she had been feigning ignorance, she was still frightened at the thought of marrying Zachary Wright. He was a terrible man who never cared about others. He had once killed his own sister for making a joke about him. Though he was handsome, he was the devil himself. “No! I can’t get married to him.” She said in desperation and began to look around the cellar for anything she could find. After realizing that there truly was no way of escaping for her, her shoulders slumped, and tears began to fall down her eyes as she imagined the smile on Zach’s face on their wedding night. A loud crashing sound disrupted her thoughts, and soon, she could hear the sounds of skulls cracking against the wall on impact. She could also hear the Vampire guards attacking, and it made her wonder what was going on. She could only pick up the scent of vampires in the air and knew it wasn’t another werewolf attack. Not wanting to take any chances, she hid within the shadows at the corner of her cellar and could hear the other imprisoned Vampires begging to be rescued. The two guards outside her cellar dropped to the ground, with their heads twisted to the sides. She was shocked and could feel her heart racing as she finally picked the sounds of heels going ‘Click’ ‘Clack’ on the ground. A lady walked in, her eyes filled with worry as she hurried into the cellar. Tears slipped from both women’s eyes as they stared at each other while the stranger cupped Seraphina’s cheeks. “What have they done to you?” The stranger cried out as she examined her. Due to their heightened eyesight, they were able to see really well in the dark. Seraphina broke down in tears as soon as she recognized the familiar voice. “Lisa.” Seraphina called while her sister cupped her face with a smile. “I’m sorry… I’m sorry,” Lisa began to apologize while Seraphina shook her head. “I should have known, but don’t worry, I’m bursting you out of here and we will leave.” “Where shall we go?” “The human world.” Her sister replied and proceeded to free Seraphina. As the chains fell to the ground, both sisters fell into a tight embrace. “Let’s leave before the others find out.” She said as she handed her sister a bag of animal blood. Both sisters began to leave after Seraphina had drunk the blood, and despite the cries and pleas from other imprisoned Vampires, they didn’t stop. Soon, they were out in the open. The moon shone brightly in the dark, and the feel of the wind on her skin once again felt energizing. Seraphina had been locked up for a long time, to the point she no longer knew what the outside felt like. Now that they were in the open, she couldn’t help but embrace the feeling. “And where do you think you are going?” Turning around, both sisters were staring at a pair of red glowing eyes with red hair. Vivienne stood before them, her whip out and her left hand behind her back. “Vivienne Blackthorn.” Lisa acknowledged with a frown on her face as she proceeded to stand before Seraphina. “Why don’t you both be a darling and head back inside the cellar to save my time?” Vivienne asked, tilting her head to make eye contact with Seraphina. “Trust me, I will pretend none of this even happened.” She assured, her lips curlimg up into a smile. “Seraphina, leave! There are more of them!” Vivienne cried out, and true to her words, Seraphina could scent the vampires coming. “I will hold them off!” With that, Lisa had dashed off in a blur and began to battle against Vivienne. Seraphina wanted to help as she could see her sister was already struggling, but she didn’t want her sister’s sacrifices to be in vain. She had decided to heed her word and escape, because she knew her sister was strong enough to escape as well. Immediately, she took to her heels and began to run. She could hear the sounds of the vampires chasing after her and also a piercing scream from her sister. She knew something had happened to Lisa, but she couldn’t afford to turn and find out what. Soon, she could no longer hear the vampires, and after a few sprints to be sure, she finally collapsed to the ground, feeling exhausted. She had no idea where she was. Her body was bruised, and she was bleeding as tears slipped from her eyes at the loss of her sister. The sounds of leaves rustling caught her attention, and soon, she could perceive a scent. A scent she had always dreaded, and she could feel her hair stand on end. “Werewolves.” She whispered, and almost immediately, sounds of growls emitted from within the woods. A pack of eight giant wolves made their way out with their eyes locked on her.Seraphina shut the door behind her, even though she still had her fears, she felt a sense of relief. She had an assurance that Ethan hadn't left her all alone, because he promised he wouldn't. As she walked towards her bed, she suddenly heard a faint noise outside her window. She approached it cautiously, her eyes widened, her heart racing with different imaginations. She peeped through the window, only to find one of Ethan’s warriors standing right there. “What are you doing here?” she asked. “Aren't you supposed to be with the alpha?”“I’m sorry to intrude, Seraphina,” the warrior said. “Alpha Ethan asked me to keep an eye on you, your safety is my responsibility tonight.”Seraphina nodded, she felt a surge of energy, knowing she’s been guided. As she laid on her bed, she meditated on Ethan’s thoughtfulness towards her and a warm smile spread across her face. *****“Seraphina, it's time for your training.” Ethan’s loud voice echoed outside Seraphina’s door. Seraphina’s eyes fl
As they walked away from the council members, Seraphina felt a mix of emotions. She was grateful for Ethan’s protection and at the same time, she felt guilty for creating a conflict between the alpha and his council members. She couldn't keep up with the silence any longer, and decided to feed her curiosity“Why are you doing this, Ethan?” She asked“Doing what?” Ethan demanded, his eyes fixed on hers, waiting for her response. “I’m a vampire and a threat to your pack. You should be getting rid of me, not protecting me. Is it because I’m your supposed mate or is there more to it?” she demanded, her eyebrows raised in curiosity. “It's because you are special.” he said, a gentle chuckle escaping his lips. Seraphina’s expression didn't change. She didn't even smile, her seriousness a clear indication that she wasn't in the mood for jokes. “No jokes, Ethan. I’m serious..”“And who is joking here?” Ethan interrupted, his eyes locked on hers, flashing a warm smile at her. “You are not j
“I’ve told you to get rid of that blood sucker.” Daphne's voice whispered from behind while Ethan stood there, confused about what to do next. “It's obvious he can't, his heart is already attached to hers. He would rather risk the destruction of his pack than to let her go.” Ryan responded, taking a step forward towards the unconscious bodies lying on the ground. “They are all dead!” he added, his voice dripping with pain. “As usual,” Daphne whispered, her hands clenched into fist. “This is getting out of hand, Ethan.” Ethan stood still not saying a word to any of them, his imagination going wide. The whole of his being was seeking to always be around Seraphina, but looking at the dead bodies fluttering all around, was a concern. There has to be a way out, Ethan! He thought to himself. “We have to get the rest of the pack members out of here immediately!” Kara declared. “We’re not sure of what's coming next.” she added, her gaze sorely fixed on Ethan, waiting for his approval.
It was the night of the full moon. Serena immediately felt the impact of the moon and even its energy protruding through the window and she felt a weird energy inside of her.I don’t do well with full moons, was all she could think of as she threw the blanket covering her body off her. In fact, most vampires of the obsidian order clan did not do well with the full moon. While the moon gives the werewolves a sense of peace and liberty, it made vampires extremely dangerous. They were usually not able to contain the urge to kill and destroy anything that isn’t like them on nights like this.“And here I am, living in the midst of werewolves.” Seraphina said to herself, groaning out loud in frustration.She stood from her bed immediately and began to pace the room, staring at the door while hoping she could escape for the night. Unlike other vampires, she was one of the people who weren’t violent on such nights but that didn’t mean everybody close to her was safe.The howling and growling
Ethan felt like he was about to go crazy and the punching bags in the training ground was not helping to relieve his stress. Zachary had sent a message to him earlier during the day, warning him about his warrior’s recent attacks on the vampire territory three months ago and promising to come back to finish off the war. It sounded ridiculous that he had gotten the message after three months, making him to wonder what the hell Zachary had been doing all these while just to remember the war all of a sudden.Ethan shook his head, trying to clear off the thoughts of facing the vampires again. It wasn’t as if he was scared of them, afterall he was an alpha, and his wolf could take on as many vampires as he wanted. What he was worried about were his pack members. He was aware that war always left casualties and at the moment he wasn’t ready to lose anyone. Anyone including SeraphinaHe didn’t know what to do about her She had looked him in the eyes days ago, told him that she didn’t feel a
Zachary Wright stood in all his glory in the cell Seraphina used to be kept. He leaned against the hard rocky wall, staring at the drops of blood lying on the floor, drops of blood that he suspected could be hers. She could not be dead, could she? He wondered, leaning off the wall to begin his slow pacing.The cell was not only filthy but also too stuffy to accommodate any form of air which had him wondering how the prisoners had managed to breathe while being trapped. His thoughts disappeared when the door to the cell opened widely, and he turned to see one of his guards standing behind him, head and eyes facing the ground.“What do you have for me?” Zachary asked, placing his hands into the pockets of his very long robe. The guard lifted his head immediately, took a step closer and looked him directly in the eyes.“She is dead.” He muttered simply.Zachary allowed a moment to pass before tilting his head to the side, an action that seemed to have intimidated the guard into looking d
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