~Kael~"Mother, you called for me." Upon gaining sight of Sigrid, my lips curl into a smile. "Ah, I see you're making your usual day-starter." I root my hands deep into my pockets as I walk closer. I pick a chair opposite the one she's seated, preparing her remediation. "Precisely." Her voice is a whisper, but well-proportioned with light sarcasm. I find myself grinning harder. "Would you like to share this Jasmine tea with me? I can add milk for you just in case.""Mehhhh." I make a funny face and she chuckles. "Expected so." She says more to herself before she reoccupies her seat. I wonder how she drinks that concoction without vomiting. Even as a vampire, I'm disgusted by the earthly smell. She prepares it differently but healthily. When she has adjusted herself properly, she seeks into my mind. "Xander has been my company since I arrived back here. I haven't seen you very much. In the very least, I've come to notice a few things. Your Kingdom stands. Marcellus is no trouble—we
~Rhett~My eyes snap open from one of the greatest sleep I've ever had. There's this feeling of maximum hale when I wake up. The sheets covering my body adds warmth and comfort, making me want to stay back in bed.However, I hear a familiar voice. "Precisely." Xander pauses. " In simpler words, if I'm able to reverse the dryness and separate the dirts, I can withdraw all the proteins in the blood hence study the DNA of both participants: our evil doer who's unknown, and our human victim. What's his name again?" "Rhett." Kael replies firmly, his eyes on me. His voice sends shock throughout my body—and this euphoric morning—I can handle it. I'm exhilarated right now. I feel like I can crush anything that comes my way. And Kael is obviously an obstruction I wish to crush. His eyes and I stay locked on eachother. For a second, I glance towards Count Xander and notice the disapproval in his expression at how Kael is now focused on me. "Well, I'll leave then." He tells his king and wal
~Rhett~"Why the fuck are you here?" His first question—he yells at me. Still in shock, I stare at his chest. I can see how his muscles tighten due to fear. I'm trying to wrap his emotions around my hard but it's a difficult task. Is he scared on my behalf?I want to speak but my mouth won't open. I'm stunned myself. Tears brim my eyes, and he catches the drop. His face changes when he fumes and turns around to face Valois and Xander. The air shifts, blasting heavy wave of gust towards Valois and Xander. I cover my face as the ground clears from the effect."You..." His snarl, it sounds like he's going to kill them both. And for real, my eyes struggle to keep track as he speeds towards them. He grabs both their necks, flies midair, and slams them into the ground. "Go to the study. Now!"I feel strange. Normally, I'd be frightened by his aura but something about it arouses me. I find it scary but also sexy. And damn, I'm not going to lie but he looks hot midair. His muscles are bigg
~Rhett~I wake up weak and tired, like I've slept for a thousand year and my muscles are all cramped. I groan as I shift the bedsheets away. Rubbing my eyes, my brain fires a signal. "Shit!" I freeze as I take in my surrounding. Valois! He did something to me. Oh, no! "No, no, no!" I panic and roll of the bed, speeding towards the sill window. The rail of the balcony is cold, same as the shattering view before me.Winter! How?!The ground is covered with snow and dry trees spread out in the distance blocking my view of whatever may be beyond if not mountains. Wherever this is, I know I'm not anywhere close to Staffordshire. My heart is leaping with fear, my breathing suddenly heavy against the crispy, clean air. Frantically, I look around the room. Damn, this may sound crazy but this place is freakishly nice. The mixture of light and dark colours do perfect justice as well as the choice of furniture.Oh, shit. Right! Clues. I go back to my search for any landmarks, maps, anything
(A/N: Hello, guys. I genuinely apologise for not updating for a long time. I'm so sorry, but I'm back now to writing. I hope you guys will pick up this book again and give it a chance). Muah. ~Kael~(I realise I mistakenly change Crescent's name to Olivia. I corrected that in this chapter). I just arrived at my territory, and Rhett is the first thing that comes to my mind. I want to see him, for no particular reason. Not one I've explored or ever opened my mind to. But deep down, it exists. It craves to see him.My monster can't help it. His predatory instincts won't just leave Rhett to be but drive me to check on him, to make sure he's really on our bed, tucked in, comfortable, while I wait for him to wake up and throw his usual tantrum. The little human is unaware of how funny he is when vexed.As if this isn't strange enough, I smile as I think about Rhett. His charm. Then, Valois' fruity cinnamon scent interrupts my thoughts. "How did it go with Atticus?" I sigh. This isn't
~Rhett~The metal hangers clatter as I remove my clothes. My face is all squeezed up. My irritation is at its peak. I shuffle back to the bed while completely ignoring Valois. He's dead to me, right?He's been standing there. He's so close to me but his cold presence practically makes me forget."You shouldn't leave." Finally, he blurts out, his voice cutting through the forever silence.I scoff as I have nothing to say to him. I finish arranging my things and reach for my bag but he stops and blocks my path. "Fuck off." I snap without thinking twice, brows furrowed. "I was your friend before all of this, and I know you don't curse this much. What's changed?" As he speaks, my mind screams. After all that's happened, he dares still ask me such a question."I'd really love to punch you right now so please, move away.""You'd likely wound yourself." He advises. Oh, the arrogance.Realising he won't move until I hear him out, I turn around and drop my bag, feigning the most convincing