*VENUS' POV*
I admit that I did run away from the situation, but it was to rethink things more. His proposal was too sudden that I had to run away.
As I reached the outside of the building, I only realized that the guys followed behind me as well. I stopped, and they all almost bumped to me.
"Why are you guys following me?" I turned and raised an eyebrow at them.
Liam replied. "Technically, you did say you'd take us somewhere in front of alpha, right? We're just obeying orders."
"Right, I did say that."
I heaved out a sigh. Was i that out of it that i even forgot what rubbish kind of excuse I just used in front of De
The nightclub was packed with more people than I thought. I tried to push my way through the room, several guys tried to flirt with me, but i just shrugged them off and headed towards the bartender's lounge. When I got there, I was surprised that no one was sitting at the seats available. A man as tall as I am, was cleaning a glass. He had pale skin and black hair that unusually stood up from the crowd. When he saw me approaching, he smiled, "New here?" "Yes?" My eyebrow furrowed, and I sat down anyway. He gave a light chuckle before putting the glass down. "If you're wondering how I could tell, it's obvious. People don't usually hang around in a bartender's lounge here. They like grinding with other bodies more than drinks. Now, what could I get you, my lady?" When the air somehow cleared for some reason, my nose picked up a vampire's scent coming from the bartender's body. I glanced at him, and he just smiled, but this time showing his fangs.
~*~Because of the commotion we caused, we were politely escorted out to sort out our problem before they could let us in again. We didn't hesitate and just agreed. Thankfully, no one outside other than a few people was walking past us.We stood side by side along the sidewalk when a sudden chilly wind passed by us. I shivered a bit."Cold?""Half-breed, remember?" I rolled my eyes.Other than responding to my sarcastic remark, he took his time to take off his jacket and placed it around me like a gentleman. He gave me a light smile, yet all I could do was stare at him in confusion."Thank you?""No problem, being a half-breed must trouble you alot. You're good at fighting, but your body can't even take this much coldness. I wonder what other things are hard for you to endure?"I looked down to the ground, "Stop it.""Stop what?" He glanced at me, so I looked back at him."Stop trying to find things about me anymo
"Dead?" His eyes widened."Yeah, she passed away long ago. Only a few people must've known, seeing that even the information guild wasn't able to find that out." I replied.If the Rohan Information guild is going so far as to find my mom, the client must be an important individual.I looked at the portrait that I held with both hands. Mom looked so healthy and young that year, no one would've anticipated her death- not even my father.It was also the year that I lost everything important to me.When i recalled those memories, I was surprised when I felt tightness around my chest. This feeling has been occurring to me lately that i can't help but feel relentless."Are you okay?""Yeah... it's nothing." I replied, out of breath and sighed in dismay. "What did the client ask for specifically? Why is she trying to find my mother?""We're not sure yet. Our guild isn't the only organization that's trying to find your mother. Guilds a
*DEREK's POV*When Alpha Shaka left the premises, we didn't waste time and went to find the others. I had a bad feeling because of what Alpha Shaka warned me about. Since he knows most about her well, I could only trust his instincts.Since I was connected to most of them, I was able to pick most of their trails in one place. The place wasn't far, yet it was disappointing how they chose a nightclub out of all places.Have they gone mad?I sniffed the air to find Venus, but I couldn't pick up her scent. My jaw clenched in anger."She's not here!""What? You mean Beta Venus?!" Easton exclaims.Not hesitating due to the intense headache, I mind-linked the guys to step out of the club before I start dragging their dead bodies out myself. It didn't take long before all of them lined up, out of breath in front of me. They all looked down apologetically."Where is she! Don't you even dare cover for her or else!""We're so
"Look, Ryan. When did I ever need someone to cover up for me? Do I look that weak to you?"He sighs, "You know that's not what I meant, isn't it natural for us to be worried? We're your only family.""Family? Stop joking. We're not even blood-related.""So what?" He says in a serious tone, "You're like a sister to me, whether you don't want to be. It's just how I see you. That also applies to Alpha Shaka. I'm sure he treats you like his own daughter."I averted his gaze, "I don't know. I've long forgotten how 'family' exactly works."The days when I lived with my parents were a blurry memory. All I could remember was the nightmare when mom died. The eyes of despair and her loving smile that she displayed when she took her last breath.At that time, I was just a child. Young Venus wasn't prepared to lose the meaning of 'family.'"How have you been doing?" Ryan asks, and I turn to look at him."You mean the mission?""I me
~*~It was past midnight.As we ran our way back to my hotel a few kilometers away, I stopped in front of the entrance when I noticed that no one was waiting for me as I expected. It was an empty hall, no one but us was present at the moment."That's odd," I whisper. "Am I not in trouble?"Ryan held his laughter, "Looks like you're not that important."I glared at him, and he immediately looked away.Not important? As if.My eyes traveled what was above me. I tried to sense the guys. It was faint, but they were there. I could even sense Derek's presence above me. It was that signal that I quickly grabbed Ryan's collar and started to drag him to the elevator.He shrugs my hands off when the door closes, "What the hell?! can't you just call him down? why do I have to go inside?"Something was up. My nose was picking up another person's scent. It smelled like a female, and to think that it was coming from the same floor whe
Ryan gasps upon hearing it. But even before he could react, I stomped on his feet discreetly to shut him up. He groaned in pain and cussed out."Shut up!" I whispered, which he nodded in return.I glanced at the two and saw Derek's body stiffened. He kept on staring at me with a face filled with shock, so I took that chance to put Ryan in my room before he bursts out of rage.I quickly closed the door. As my back rested on the wood behind me, It was only then I realized how bad the situation had turned out to be. I tilted my head in confusion as I strode towards Ryan."Why am I acting so random? I can't believe I kept on saying nonsense even when I don't want to."Ryan coughs. "You know what, before talking to yourself, why can't you just heal me for god's sake!""Right," I chuckled and apologized.Alpha Shaka must be waiting for him by now. He's been gone for too long. If he sees Ryan like this, I'm worried that he'll make thin
As if I expected what was to come, I tried to slip away from the situation. But in the blink of an eye, I was already in Derek's embrace, his arms gripped my small body like chains."Where are you going?""A..Ah! I need to shower! I've been out all day, and I stink already!"I tried to wriggle my way through, but it was hopeless. Derek was determined to keep me in my place.He leans on my ear, "Then should I accompany you?"I don't know what was happening, but I felt my cheeks warm up when he said that. My heart started to pace up, and I knew that he heard it as well. He couldn't hide his laugh, which only made me angrier as time passed by.How dare he!Using every bit of my strength I was finally able to get out of his grip, I pant hard, "Why are you being like this?! Do you think I've already forgiven you!""You're jealous, aren't you.""M..Me?! I'm not jealous!""Then why did you tell a lie like that?" He grins