Sneaking through the Night (Part 2)

Xeno led me toward the corridor of their house. All is silent and only the night crickets could be heard as we crouch our way toward the garden. I wonder what time it is already. Everyone must be already sleeping. Just how many people are living in this huge place? and what functions do they have? This Mansion is too vast for only the Alpha and his twin werewolves to live.

The chill breeze greeted me, sending goosebumps on my skin once we got outside the door and out to the gardens. Xeno became extra careful this time, knowing there are three sentries that are taking turns roving the place. To my surprise, he walked casually toward the gate and talked to one of the sentries who looked at me suspiciously. I exhaled in relief when it smiled and nodded at me, letting us both out discreetly.

“I owe you this one, Frix.”

“No problem, young master. Just make sure both of you are here before master Phillius looks for the Fae.”

Xeno nodded and made a gesture for me to go outside first. With excitement and haste, I ran and squeezed myself into the small opening of the mansion gate, as Frix, the sentry guy scanned the area behind us, making sure no one would find out that Xeno and I were sneaking out. I felt like a bird released from her cage as I inhaled the cold air dramatically with a wide smile on my face. It’s a bit cloudy tonight, making the surrounding area darker than usual.

Heavy footsteps made me step back in fear when from the shadows; a huge black werewolf appeared behind me. Its golden eyes stared at me with arrogance just like how Xeno stared at me in his human form. After realizing it was just him, the panic in my head disappeared and we both walked towards each other in the middle of darkness, both confused but curious about each other’s reaction, now that he was approaching me like this.

I extended my hand to touch his fury face but he flinched from me like a wild beast. I saw the hesitation in his eyes. I feel bad about it though because I’m just trying to be friendlier to him but I guess he’s not just that easy to tame.

I jumped and almost yelped when I didn’t notice that Frix was already behind me and whispered, “My lady, master Xeno wants you to ride on his back so you both could go to the place he wants to show you.”

“Heavens! You scared me!” I hissed at him and sighed, my hands on my chest. “Fine, I don’t know why he’s being so strange like this but because both of you are letting me outside, then I’ll go with you.”

Frix smiled at me and helped me get on Xeno’s back. I felt his body shudder when I sat on him though and it made me blush. My bare legs are squeezing on his sides, testing my balance and making sure I won’t fall from him once he starts to move. But why am I feeling so embarrassed now?

Subconsciously, I feel like I’m riding on him on a piggyback if he’s in his human form and it makes me so uncomfortable knowing I’m only wearing an undergarment but I have no choice.

To my surprise, Xeno ran and jumped from building to building until we reached a tall one that overlooks the whole city. I descend from his back and watch the pretty city lights underneath us. 

They look like stars under the cloudy night sky, sparkling in different kinds of colors, but more vivid and stunning to look at.

I enjoy how these places always seem busy; the population of bustling people is thrilling to watch as they all walk towards their own destinations, making me wonder what makes them always busy. There is something inside me that remembers this kind of sentiment but my mind cannot grasp it, leaving me sad and disheartened once again.

Xeno came back shirtless, wearing only his tight, black jeans. I don’t know why but my throat suddenly went dry as I bit my lip upon seeing those well-carved six-pack abs and his well-trained body as he approached me barefooted. His eyes are smoky, sensual, and mesmerizing as it reflects the light from below us.

I quickly averted my eyes from him, denying to myself how so sexy he looked tonight. I hate this kind of feeling. Why am I so attracted to Xeno? I feel like I’m getting insane, struggling so hard to ignore these feelings…

“Can you see that?”

I squinted where his fingers were pointing; directing me to the tip of a tower. At first, I thought the thing hovering around it was only black smoke, but as I stared at it longer, the smoke turned into an indistinct figure with wide flapping wings, as it flew around the rod of the building.

“What is that?!

“So you can see it. My guess is right.” Xeno smirked to himself and stepped closer to me.

Oh, please don’t… my heart will explode!

“I already discussed it with my father about it but I guess he’s still speculating if he’ll consider it.” He glanced at me, looking confident. “I think we can make good use of your power.”

“What do you mean?” I gave him a quizzical look because I can’t understand what he is implying. I wonder if he’s also like this to other people… being too indirect yet intellectual when he speaks.

“I suggested to them to let you join the hunting corps so you could test your ability. And that means you won’t have to detain yourself in that room all day. Is that sounding good to you?”

“Wait, what kind of job do you want me to sign for again?” I ask, trying to make things clearer on what he’s proposing to me. “Hunting Corps… are you referring to those dark creatures?”

His lips curved into a teasing… no, more like a mocking grin. “Scared?”

Ohh this guy! He’s testing my patience! “Of course, I’m not. You’re right. Maybe if I use my power more often, I might remember something from my past.”

“Can I call you Sapphire though? I don’t want to talk to people and not mention their names sometimes. Well, I don’t talk a lot anyway. But if you need a name, I think you can use that. I examined the place where Phillius found you and I saw those shattered sapphire crystals on the ground.”

I chuckled at him and he looked at me, confused by my sudden unexpected reaction towards him. And is that a hint of amusement in his eyes?

“What?”

“For a person who says he doesn't talk too much, you indeed talk too much just now,” I told him, chuckling, trying to enjoy the new mood progressing between us. I couldn't help but smile widely at him and he snickered back at me! For the first time!!!

“Stop it. Let’s go back, Sapphire.” He grinned. His phone rang twice and he answered the call, his brows wrinkled.

“Sh*t we have to head back, now.”