Chapter Forty Three.(Unedited)Anastasia's POV. I am frozen in a spot. However, I can breathe well. I find myself not panicky, even though, I feel lost and locked away in some sort of darkness I cannot escape from. It feels weird: I feel weird, but then, I pay attention to my surrounding. I could feel something sort under me. My face, too, I could feel that same softness. Not long after, I begin to sense some lightness. I can tell that the light is here, reaching for me, but I am the one not responding. Then, it struck me.I am just not opening my eyes and then, when I did, the rays of the sun shoots into my eyes, sending my brain the signal to close to my eyes just as fast I had snapped them open. Quickly, I turn to the other side, facing the other wall of the room. When I open my eyes again, I am okay. I have some tears, brimming the surface, but it's nothing to worry about. Sitting up, my hands positioning me to be comfortable enough, I figured I am not in my room. Wait, is th
Chapter Forty Four.(Unedited)Anastasia's POV.Nicholas and I haven't talked for the past fifteen minutes, I assume. I have my eyes centered on the pasta, waiting for the water to dry, since Nicholas has added too much water, at first, I supposed it won't be as edible as it should be. I know he is behind me, but I do not want to turn to look at me. I feel as though there's a fire placed behind me, not hurting, but calling to me; it is as though, his eyes cause that needing burn. It is about another five minutes later when I begin to dish our plates. He's taken his seat, and for some reasons, my subconscious is screaming, "wife-y," at me as I pass him his drink after. I am smiling, hard, and take my seat next to him. Since the small table is circular, there's no actual head seat. With his figure, being so close to me, I could almost feel his elbow, touching mine. I am so glad he cannot read my mind, or I would be doomed with embarrassment. "Anastasia," Nicholas calls. When I look
Chapter Forty Five. Nicholas's POV.I haven't eaten that much of human foods in a while. I come from the supernatural realm, so what do you think? I mean, I have been on this earth to have seen a lot of changes in it, specifically on this part of human evolution on foods, but in contraction, I still find no great satisfaction in it, and that's because my father never allowed me nor my sister to have a taste of it. I started right after his banishment and imprisonment. Anyway, that isn't a lovely story, so I do not need immersing in it. Kira is pissed at me. I have blocked her from my head, as she is using not only her artificial intelligence, but the power of witchery in her system to bombard my mind with unnecessary complaint. At this point, I do not regret what I did to Anastasia. The fact that she is fine and smiling, it is such a good change for her. This is what she would want, regardless of her firstly asking for her consent if she would like me to take away her memories of
Chapter Forty Six.Nicholas's POV.Anastasia makes me endure things that normally I would not. Like, for example, I have been listening to her tell me about the first part of the movie, which is something, if another human or even a Vampire, for example, one like Cornelius was doing, I'd have shunned them or manipulate their minds to see me still interested in listening when I am not. I may not even be there anymore, but create an illusion in their minds to think I still am. Speaking of Cornelius, that dude is a confused fellow to himself and a confusing one to people around him. You wouldn't imagine an uncultured creature such as him could find delight in human movies. If I remember correctly, that is the only thing he sees humanity useful for, and again, it all boils to his entertainment.We arrive at the Cinema house. Getting down from the car, I hurry to the other side and get Anastasia open her door. "I can do that by myself, you know. But thank you." She tells me with delight
Chapter Forty Seven.Unedited.Nicholas's POV. My monster continues to control our speed, adding to the race. I run in such manner that everything seem paused in my eyes and as though I could phase through anything solid or liquid, as the air practically becomes an entity I could not feel. I remain pulled with one mindset, and which to clear this grudge with the Hunters. I want to make myself clear with them, about Anastasia. I know Sebastian will be with his father, Cole Hunter, which is the reason I am determined to do this once and for all. Afterward, if he won't heed and stop sending more men after us, I would kill each and every one of them without delay, without second thoughts. I am getting closer to the Hunters city, to their territory. Yes, I can feel the change in the energy. Hunters have protected their place with qualities of nature that any Vampire cannot just walk in without getting fried. When I say these people are bitches, you have got to believe it. There are tw
Chapter Forty Eight. Aaron's POV.The crowd have left now. The room is much more silent now. I am still staring at Cole Hunter, as he is staring back at me. He scoffs, suddenly, breaking the eye contact. As he goes to the table, his hands trailing the solidity of the long meeting table, he states, "would you like some drunk, Nicholas?" His eyes meet mine. I have a stern face worn on. "Oh, you don't want me to call you by your name?" There's a stiff moment of silence, forced to be cursed with great tension and then, I chuckle, "Oh, Cole Hunter, you seem to be acting like the Old man which your appearance projects." I say and for the first time since I've been in this room, my legs touch the ground. I take a seat on one of the many seats. Cole Hunter, on the other hand, goes to sit at the head chair. He is now pouring himself a drink. "And again, I ask. Would you like one?" "Yes, of course. The sun this afternoon was harsh, anyway, which I'm sure your men can be a witness of." I s
Chapter Forty Nine.Nicholas's POV.I have the wine cup in-between my index and middle finger, my eyes fixated on Cole Hunter, the Third. He is paying attention to me, even though I am yet to talk. I clear my throat, "how aware are you of the brewing war your son is causing towards the Vampires, his indulgence an annoyance to my race?" Cole Hunter, the Third, sips on his drink, using it as a chance to buy himself some time. "You would tell me that. You claim it affects your race, so tell me how it does."I scoff, my teeth baring at the canine. "Your men followed me to the Cinema today. Last night, I am certain of the brutality you see me do to your son. Sebastian wants the Vampires out of here. You act like you know nothing about it." In the next instance, I am in front of the Hunters' King. I stare into his eyes as I am almost kneeling before him. I have used my speed to turn his seat so that he is facing the opposite direction and my hands are at each side, holding the arms tight
Chapter Fifty.Nicholas's POV.I watch Sebastian Hunter as I take my leave, bowing my head lightly, and he does the same. To be honest, I have a feeling this war is even yet to start. It's going to be more exciting when it does. I am now out of the Frontal city. I am inside the woods and smacking my own head that I lost sight of my front and head right into a tree. Slamming into it, the force at which I was moving causes it to tear as I, myself, groan in pain. My body is healing as I lay on the ground. Fuck me! I have allowed my anger pave the way for the Hunters to think that Anastasia is important to me. I mean, I should have stopped myself before I got to that stage. I actually never wanted to mention her. I wanted things to look like I am only pissed because Sebastian started a fight with him, not because Anastasia was involved. The fact I have had many nannies for the kids and never cared about them, but now, I do for Anastasia, they would notice. Sebastian must have noticed a