~ 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.
~ Raven's POV~Raven couldn't fathom how the man before her could claim to have been present at her birth. "How the hell is that possible. Surely I must have heard something about you in the past, plus you look…no offense…but you don’t look that old…” she said, glancing at his figure skeptically. In response, the man simply nodded and stated, “Yes, I don’t look that old...you’d be surprised at my age if I told you though.”Despite the man's calm demeanor, Raven remained unconvinced. She couldn't wrap her head around the idea that this stranger could have been present during such a significant moment in her life. She had already found it difficult enough to believe that he was keeping an eye on her to determine whether or not she posed a threat.As she pondered his claims, Raven became increasingly agitated. She thought to herself that there was definitely no way the man was saying the truth. How could he possibly expect her to believe such a preposterous story? She couldn't help but
~ Lumiére's POV~Lumiére let out an exasperated sigh as Lord Ramona began his umpteenth lecture on safety protocols. He had been stuck in this emergency meeting for two long, grueling nights and his patience was wearing thin. His mind began to wander as he tuned out the man's droning voice. He could feel himself slipping into a daze, his thoughts drifting off into the realm of sleep.To keep himself awake, Lumiére picked up the tablet that was lying in front of him and started scrolling through it. As he did, he couldn't help but feel a sense of frustration. Their investigative team had been working tirelessly to gather information about the religious cult that was causing havoc in the city, but so far they had come up empty-handed or with these little information.Lumiére couldn't help but feel a sense of disappointment. They had hoped to find some new leads or clues that could help them track down the elusive cult members. But it seemed like they were no closer to solving the case
~ Lumiére's POV~As Lumiére looked around the room, it was clear that everyone was thinking the same thing. This was a game changer and they needed to come up with a plan to combat this new threat. Lord Hitter's question broke the silence, and everyone turned to him expectantly.“How are the victims identified?” he asked, his voice barely above a whisper. The man who had brought the news furrowed his brow in thought. “We saw burns on their body. What could burn a Vampire's body?” he replied, scanning the faces of those around the room.The question hung in the air, unanswered. Everyone knew what could burn a vampire's body. The group looked at each other, looking round the room. When no one spoke up, the man groaned in frustration. “C'mon people,” urging them to think harder.Lord Ramon’s second in command snorted at the man's question, "Were you expecting us to answer that question?" he asked, confused. The man shrugged nonchalantly and replied, "Kind of…" with a 'duh' tone.Lumiér
~ Raven's POV ~Raven had been anticipating this moment for what felt like an eternity. She had barely slept the night before, consumed with the weight of what she had discovered. As the cab stopped in front of the nursing home, her heart was racing.Her decision to take a cab instead of driving herself was a wise one. The events of the past 24 hours had left her feeling disoriented and scattered. Raven knew that she couldn't trust herself behind the wheel in her current state of mind. She needed to focus on the task at hand - finding the answers she desperately sought.The cab ride had been a blur, her mind consumed with thoughts of what she might find inside the nursing home. The mark on her shoulder throbbed, a constant reminder of the reason why she was there. She couldn't shake the feeling that this was where she would find the answers she had been seeking.As she paid the driver and stepped out of the car, Raven took a deep breath and steeled herself for what was to come. She k