Raven's POV" I saw weird books in the library" she said, watching her grandmother frown."One was about the extinction of the human race," Raven scoffed. "Like how is that even possible? Do we look like a race that's going extinct anytime soon?" She said as they got inside and resumed their earlier seating position.Her grandmother's frown showed her concern, "Why would such a book be in the library?"Raven shrugged and muttered, "It was donated. They looked very old.""And that's not all," Raven continued. "There were a lot of books on vampires, witches, and paranormal stuff. Who believes in all this shit, by the way?"The mention of vampires seemed to strike a chord with her grandmother, who looked fearful at the mere mention of them. Raven couldn't help but notice the fear in her grandmother's eyes and wondered why she reacted that way. "Yes...vampi-" Raven started to say, but was interrupted as her grandmother suddenly stood up and began unbuttoning her shirt, muttering about
Lumiére's POVLumiére awoke to a piercing headache that immediately made him feel weak and fatigued. He struggled to recall the events of the previous night that could have led to such a debilitating condition. Looking around his room, he noticed that everything seemed to be in order. However, he couldn't seem to recollect how he had managed to make it to his room the night before. The only thing he could recall was sipping red wine in his office before the world began to spin uncontrollably.He heaved a deep sigh as he stared at the gap between the blinds that covered his windows. The sun had already set, indicating that he had slept through the entire morning and afternoon hours. This revelation only served to intensify his headache, and he groaned as he tried to sit up on the bed. The sheets that covered his lower body pooled around his waist, and he realized that he was only dressed in denim pants. It was evident that someone must have brought him to his room and helped him cha
(Lumiére's POV)The Sanctuary Lords were extremely cautious and vigilant about their safety, especially when it came to stepping into unfamiliar territories.Lumiére was about to enter the Lion's den himself, so he had to make sure that he was aware of any potential danger. He was sure that his guards had already done a clean sweep of the location beforehand.Lumiére settled back into the leather seat of the SUV, feeling the vibration of the car as it moved on the road. He stared out of the window, watching as the buildings and people flew past in a blur. His mind wandered, going over the events of the previous night. The vision of Raven and the need to protect her had left him feeling restless, and he had spent most of the night when he was still conscious pacing around his room, trying to come up with a plan to ensure her safety.He let out a sigh, knowing that it was futile to worry about a human. Humans and vampires were not meant to mix, and he was well aware of the dangers tha
Raven's POVAs Raven drove towards the library, her mind was consumed with thoughts of the place. Despite the events that had unfolded earlier that day at the nursing home, she couldn't shake the feeling that the library was the one place she needed to be. It was an odd sensation, one that she couldn't quite explain, but Raven knew deep down that the library was where she would find solace and perhaps answers. She pressed down on the gas pedal, driving like a madwoman, hoping to reach her destination as soon as possible. As she raced towards the library, Raven's heart raced, and her palms became slick with sweat. She still couldn't shake the feeling that something was watching her, causing her to turn around abruptly to check her surroundings. However, nothing out of the ordinary caught her eye. Feeling slightly disoriented, Raven muttered to herself, "I'm crazy." Despite her inner turmoil, Raven pushed forward and made her way towards the parking lot of the library. She turned th
~Raven's POV~A part of Raven had always been skeptical about the existence of the supernatural, dismissing it as nothing more than a figment of someone's imagination. However, recent events had shaken her to the core, leaving her with a sense of unease that refused to go away.Despite her reservations, Raven felt a strange pull towards the paranormal books on the table. It was as if something was drawing her towards them, urging her to explore the unknown and discover the truth for herself. She couldn't help but wonder what secrets these books held, and what mysteries they could uncover.What questions they could answer.Yesterday, Raven would have agreed with Adaora, dismissing the notion of vampires and other mystical creatures as nothing more than folklore. But now, everything had changed. The events of the past few days had opened her eyes to the possibility that there was more to the world than she had ever imagined.As Raven pondered over the books on the table, her mind was ra
~ Lumiére's POV ~The car screeched to a stop and Lumiére exited, his feet carrying him towards the building as if on autopilot. He had only meant to watch her enter the library and then continue on his way, but something had compelled him to follow her.As Lumiére made his way up the stairs to the State University library, he couldn't help but feel a sense of guilt. "What are you doing Lumiére? You should be on your way to the General council meeting," he berated himself. But despite his inner turmoil, he couldn't resist the pull that had been tugging at him for weeks.He had been avoiding Raven, trying to push her out of his mind, but the more he tried to forget her, the more he found himself thinking about her. She was like a poison, intoxicating and dangerous, and he couldn't stay away.As he approached the entrance to the library, he saw her. She was walking past the shelves in the ground floor, looking as beautiful as ever. He hesitated for a moment, wondering if he should appr
~ Lumiére's POV ~Lumiére shook his head, his patience running thin. "I really don't care, Reagan," he said firmly, his voice laced with irritation. He took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down, hoping that he could approach the situation rationally, "I want every single penny returned before the end of today."" You can't really expect me to refund the money. I gave it out in your name. Plus, you have your name stamped at the entrance of the library. The people's hero…" Reagan muttered.Lumiére rolled his eyes, as if he wanted that. In the next hundred years, the humans will all be dead leaving behind their children." …oh yes, I actually do expect you to refund those funds...I also don't want my name there too, so take it down." He ordered and climbed out of the opened door.He wasn't angry about the money - it wasn't even a dent in his account. What he was truly upset about was the fact that the chief librarian had probably pocketed a significant portion of that money. He w
~ Lumiére's POV ~“… my point exactly. We can’t afford to move the battle arm of the High Lord now. Not when we might be invaded by unknown forces…” the man from the West said with a smirk.He couldn't help but roll his eyes as the man from the West played the same "protect the High Lord" card that they always did. It was clear that they were more concerned about their own status and power than anything else.He rolled his eyes, catching the glare Reagan threw his way.“ The only solution is to find a wife for the High Lord. A task the East Sanctuary is failing terribly at…” Lord Brennan muttered.As Lumiére listened to the exchange between the elders, he couldn't help but feel a sense of frustration welling up inside him. He rubbed his lips with his index finger, a gesture of annoyance that he couldn't suppress. The elders should have seen it, hell noticed it but they continued. It was as if they were deliberately ignoring his wishes.Elder Wharton's comment only added fuel to the fi