Chapter 6

“How did you do it?” He asked under his breath, his eyes brimming with passion as he brushed his lips on mine, then littered small kisses across my face.

I blushed hard, my heart racing, and I really forgot how to breathe as I threw my arms around his neck while his hands held my waist tenderly.

“How did I do what?” I cooed with a smile as I saw the desire in his ocean blue eyes. Nobody had ever looked at me this way, as if I was a kind of magic that he couldn’t fathom.

He stroked my hair, staring at my lips.

“I am afraid to taste those lips because I would get addicted again. I would get lost in your charm..” He whispered, rubbing a finger across my lips before tilting my chin towards him.

“You also have no idea how badly I want you. My whole body is aching for you, and I only hope I won’t wake up to realize this is all a dream.”

His face beamed up with a smile, his eyes sparkling like ripples in the river. He took my hand and placed it on his chest.

“You see how hard it beats for you? I have no control over it.” He exhaled and leaned in with a kiss on my forehead. “I have been trying to hide, to kill it and convince myself it wasn’t real, but I lost. Everything about you is making me lose my mind starting from that night we spent together.”

I giggled, blushing hard as I watched Leo spill his feelings. I could feel his heartbeat as my fingers trailed his chest.

"So are you going to chose me as your mate in the moon ball festival? Or do you have someone already? Maybe...before you met me." I mumbled out my fear, my eyes staring deep into his, hoping he won't shatter me.

"I have no mate yet and I was actually frustrated about it until I met you and realized it was because we were fated to be together. No one has mattered to me as you. I tried to deny it but I think it is impossible. You are now part of me and I love you." He breathed caressing my cheek.

“I love you too, Leo. I also thought maybe it would just be a one-night stand, but I couldn’t get you out of my mind. It wasn’t just sex... I…”

He snatched my word with a deep kiss, his soft lips exploring mine as I stood on my toes to reach his height, wrapping my arms around his shoulder while he pulled me in.

I closed my eyes, savoring the moment as the world seemed to vanish, leaving only the both of us. Waves of pleasure hit me as I enjoyed every bit of the kiss, and his hands roaming around my body passionately.

I didn’t want it to end.

He broke the kiss, I was out of breath. “Falling in love with you was like stumbling down the stairs. At the first step, I was in complete control, then the next minute, I lost all balance, tumbling and spinning downward and having no idea when or why. I always wonder when did it start? Was it when you poured my drink? Or the sex? Or when I saw you again in the classroom." He laughed, pecking my lips with desire brimming in his eyes.

“I never knew you were good with words. I am blushing too hard, and my cheeks might burn." I covered my face shyly. I heard him chuckle before he held my hand and intertwined our fingers.

“I am also shocked to hear those words come out of my mouth. They sound strange because I can’t remember the last time I said such a thing.” He shrugged, gazing dreamly at me.

“Why is it strange? You have never been in a relationship? I even thought you were married the first time I saw you.” I chuckled, and he shook his head with a little smile.

"Let's say, I was waiting for you without actually realizing it." He paused and heaved. "Alright, let's talk about something else. Let's get to know each other well because we may end up as mates"

"Okay, I will go first." I said quickly. "Tell me about your family."

"I am an orphan. Strived to reach this level. It hadn't been easy." He answered.

"Wow. How about your inner wolf, he is..."

"You've asked your question. It's my turn " he cut in with a smirk.

"Alright."

"How much do you hate vampires, and do you ever see yourself falling in love with one?" His question made my eyes narrow as it was the last question I expected.

And he sounded so serious, his eyes peering keenly at me.

"I don't expect this question. Every wolf hates vampires because of what we were told they did to us even though I don't believe that." I exhaled heavily, my voice low. "Leo, I think I have a bond with the vampires."

His eyes widened. "Why do you say so?"

"i couldn't hate them. I tried to loathe the vampires like everyone, but it was difficult and I find myself fantasizing them. Everything about them fascinate me." I replied with a hush tone, knowing if anyone hear me say this I would be in trouble.

His face was full of smile and those hazel eyes shimmered like ripples in the river.

"Our Alpha made sure to make us all hate them so much especially the hunters but it seem I am the only exception and I don't know why." I paused, contemplating if to tell him what my mother told me yesterday.

"What do you want to tell me?" He asked, scanning my eyes as if to get his answer through it.

"Let me tell you this. Our Alpha is preparing the hunters and warriors for possible future war against them. He said he would never rest till they are wiped away." I spilled and every trace of happiness glowing in his eyes disappeared as he quickly backed away from me.

"You say what?" His voice was unrecognizable this time and there was something about his aura that chilled me.

"What he did to our people in the past isn't enough, huh? Why does..." Leo's voice hitched as though he just realized her had spilled something. My eyes widened, heart dropping to my stomach as I took a few steps back hoping I misheard.

He took a deep breath, his fists clenched as he looked straight at my eyes. "You have to return to your classroom!"

"What did I just hear you say? Who are your people? Vampires?!" My voice was high pitched as my blood began to burn in my veins, my wolf letting out a loud howl on readiness.

"No. No..." He denied, frowning his face as he drew closer to me, but I moved back in panic, shaking my head as his words earlier pounded in my head. His voice was also very deep and menacing, just the same way we were taught during hunters lesson.

No, Leo can't be. He can't be!

Sweat burst out on my forehead as I remembered he once told me there were many things I didn't know about him.

"Diane, calm down. You are overthinking..." He muttered and rushed forward. I didn't know there was table behind me. As I recoiled hastily to avoid his touch, I crashed on it and it shattered, a sharp edge cutting through my left arm.

I panicked more as I saw his nose flared at the sight of my blood spilling, and in the briefest flicker, I caught two sharp canine in his mouth.

"Please don't kill me." I cried out as his eyes instantly turned into a dark red with his pupil narrowed into a slit, hunger burning in it.

He is a vampire!