~ Raven's POV~Taking a step forward, Raven looked Ervine straight in the eye. "I won't ask you again. What does Lumiére have to do with this?" she demanded. Ervine didn't answer, but the look on her face was enough to make Raven's blood run cold. The woman's eyes were dark and filled with malice, and Raven could tell that she was in serious trouble. But she refused to back down. "I said, what does Lumiére have to do with this?" she repeated, her voice growing stronger with each word. Ervine just laughed, a cold, cruel sound that sent shivers down Raven's spine. "You really don't know, do you?" she taunted. "You're just a pawn in his game, little girl. And if you don't watch your back, you're going to end up dead." Raven's heart was pounding in her chest. What was Ervine talking about? What game was Lumiére playing? And why had she been dragged into it? She took a step back, suddenly feeling very vulnerable. "I don't understand," she said softly. "Why is anyone after me?" Ervine
~ Raven's POV~Raven couldn't believe what had just happened. She had accepted Lumiére's offer to walk her home, but she couldn't remember why she had agreed to it in the first place. As she walked down the dimly lit street, she couldn't shake the feeling that she had made a mistake.The strange woman had disappeared, leaving Raven alone to process the events of the night. She tried to remember what had happened after she had left her table to go to the bathroom, but her mind was blank. It was as if everything that had been in her head had been wiped away, leaving her with a clean slate.As she walked, Raven absentmindedly reached for her necklace, only to realize it wasn't there. She must have forgotten to put it on before leaving, and now she felt naked without it. It was a gift from her grandmother and had sentimental value, so its absence made her feel vulnerable and exposed.Suddenly, Lumiére had to hold her back as she stumbled on the uneven pavement. Raven was shocked at how dr
~ Raven's POV~As they sat in the diner, she couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. The awkward silence was deafening, and she was desperate for something to break it. Glancing over at Lumiére, she noticed that he wasn't drinking coffee like she was. "You don't drink coffee?" she asked, trying to make conversation."I don't... have no use for human drinks..." Lumiére replied arrogantly, before quickly realizing how he must have sounded. "Don't mind me... I don't like coffee. I tend to avoid it when I can," he added, trying to ease the tension in the air.Nodding in understanding, though she didn't know why someone wouldn't like coffee. she turned her attention back to the window, gazing up at the twinkling stars in the sky. The peaceful sight helped to calm her nerves, but her mind was still in a state of chaos."So, President..." she whispered, her voice barely audible.She hadn't intended to bring up the topic, but the words had slipped out before she could stop them. Letting o
~ Raven's POV~Raven's heart raced as she gazed into Lumiére's eyes. She couldn't deny the strong attraction she felt for him, and she longed to kiss him right then and there. As she glanced around the café, she noticed that it was half-empty; most people had already gone home for the evening. Her mind raced with the possibility of kissing him or even inviting him back to her place.Before she could say anything, a strange ringtone interrupted the moment. Raven watched as Lumiére pulled out his phone from his pocket, a frown etched on his face. She arched a brow, not at the frown on his face, but the song playing. Never in her widest imagination did she envision Lumiére to be a SpongeBob SquarePants fan."Sorry… I know it's bad…my brothers have a knack for changing my ringtone Everytime" he told her with a scowl on his face.She chuckled. Nice one brothers, she thought.He grumbled under his breath before answering the call. The person on the other end seemed angry, and she could te
~ Lumiére's POV~Lumiére watched the car that Raven was in drive away, his mind began to race with thoughts of what could be lurking around the area. His heart was pounding so hard that he could feel it in his chest. "Thank goodness Raven is at least far from harm's way," he thought to himself, letting out a deep sigh of relief.As he stood there, his senses on high alert, he couldn't help but notice a strange aura in the air. It was a feeling that he couldn't quite put his finger on, but he knew that something wasn't right. He had felt it when they had stood up to leave the diner, and now that he was outside, it had become even stronger.With a sense of urgency, Lumiére knew that it was time to focus. He turned his sharp eyes down the street, scanning for any signs of danger. His senses were heightened, and he tried to pick up on any strange sounds that might indicate that something was amiss.As he stood there, trying to tune out the slow music coming from the shop across the street
~ Lumiére's POV~Lumiére's eyes narrowed as he stared down the Vampire, not backing down from the challenge. He could feel the tension in the air, the anticipation of the impending fight. He was the High Lord, the most powerful Vampire in the entire world, and he would not let this creature harm another human on his watch.The Vampire's stance was predatory, and Lumiére could see the muscles in its arms tense as it prepared to strike. He took a step forward, his own body poised for battle. He knew he had to be careful; this was no ordinary Vampire, it was a killer, and it was skilled in combat."Back off," Lumiére growled, his voice low and menacing. "I won't ask you again. Release the human and leave this place now, or face the consequences."The Vampire hissed, its eyes flashing with anger and defiance. It was clear that this creature was not going to back down without a fight. But Lumiére was not afraid; he had faced far worse than this before.The vampire bared his fangs, his eye
~ Raven's POV~Last night had been an absolute rollercoaster for Raven. It all started with her attending a party that she really didn't feel like attending, but decided to go anyway, mostly out of social an work obligation and discovering that the President of the university was Lumiére – the same man she had made out with and then walking home with him, only to stop over for a mini date and then boom, he was gone again. Raven woke up feeling a mix of emotions - happy that she had spent time with Lumiére, but also sad that he had left so abruptly. As she made her way downstairs, she realized that she wasn't quite ready to face the day. It was a good thing that she didn't have to go into the office - Raven wasn't sure she could handle working after such a rollercoaster of a night.But as Raven entered the kitchen, she froze.This was her house, right? She looked around, trying to make sense of what she was seeing. There was no way she was at someone else's house - she could vividly
~Raven's POV~“ How did you know the name Honeycutt?”Raven's heart was pounding in her chest as she whispered the question to the man with a suspicious gaze. She was still trying to wrap her head around the fact that he knew her real name, Honeycutt. She couldn't believe that someone had dug up such personal information about her, especially since she had never shared it with anyone before. She didn't even go by that name at work. Simply put it that no one except her grandmother knows.As the man stared at her with a smile on his face, she couldn't help but wonder what his angle was. Was he trying to intimidate her with this information?She didn't know how he got the information, but he sure did his assignment.Raven was beginning to feel like she was in over her head, but she refused to back down now. She had come too far to give up now."I thought you wanted to know who Phoenix is?" the man said, his smile widening. "Hell, you have to be more shocked with me calling you Phoenix.