“How else would I survive a wound like that?” He says softly before laughing, turning on his heels and going towards the window. “Vampires are the only ones that can heal from a deadly blow. I would have been six feet under if I hadn’t been fed that blood.”“Why would you do that?”“Well I couldn’t count on you now, could I?” Thomas retorts over his shoulder.“What? What is that supposed to mean?” I hissed at him.“You left me there. You didn’t care what happened to me after.”I choked up before folding my fists, lashing out. “How dare you say that? I begged Aiden to save you! Begged him and he refused and took me when he left. What did you want me to do?”“Die with me. You could have chosen to stay and die with me” He says softly.His words hit me like a ton of bricks. Did he honestly think I didn’t contemplate joining the afterlife the moment he left me alone? Did he think so low of me that I was walking around happily, picking flowers and sleeping on clouds? For the love of Pete I
I forced the bubbling feelings that had been crawling towards my throat down. My breathing was much sharper now, like mini pants screaming that something was wrong with me. Was it the concoction that Collin made?Or was it my mind that was playing tricks on me again? “Why would Belle matter? We were only siblings through our father. I doubt she would even recognize me now and besides she’s dead.”Victor scratches his chin in thought. “Was she or maybe I should ask, is she actually dead?”“What are you getting at?” I snapped at him. “Everyone knows Belle is dead. That Aiden killed her.”Victor turn then in his chair to peer at me, sitting against the floor, unable to move“The fact is, Belle never existed. Only you. You are the only heir to the Chancey and Valkarie. The only child either of your parents had.”Victor takes slow steps towards me, my back pasted against the wall and my chest heaves heavily while I hyperventilate. He’s LyingHe’s lying. “Belle was never alive. Well, le
This is MeSomething shimmers in the light of the sun, like the turning of the rainbow through a prism. I’m at the edge of the estate, a few meter’s off from the large gate that keeps us trapped inside. Only, that isn’t the reason why I can’t go any further. My hands reach out, swiping against a soft yet hardened substance that morphs at the touch of a hand.A barrier, I reckoned. Victor was hell bent on keeping me trapped here for his own sick fantasy. I sighed to myself, shielding myself from the brunt of the sun, before rushing to hide peradventure my skin melts from my bones. Should I even attempt to escape? Aiden will come for me, won’t he?“You’re wasting your time. There’s no escape from this place. At least not for you.”I turn to find the place where the voice bounces from, the Emo vampire from last night, sitting against the roof under the shade of a juniper tree; a book in hand.“Are you watching me?”He quirks a brow, before closing his book.“Why would I do that? You’r
They’re early, I think to myself, no one else having realised the intruders that were lurking about before the start of the banquet. Yuuki has holed herself up in her room riddled with jitters. I hope she appreciates the dress I had procured for her. I don’t know much about women’s fashion but I had enlisted Aunt Aria’s help. It should pass for something- or more since it was quite tasteful if I should admit it to myself.No doubt, Belle would have loved it.I sighed, running my hand against my face. I’m not supposed to be thinking of Belle at a time like this. It was only a few hours ago that Yukki had called me out on the same thing. I needed to focus, we were so close to checkmate for any slip ups to happen. Everything was riding on the last few moves.I slip out through the side doors undetected, while I head down to the terrace, finding the annoyance balancing on the roof of the green house.“There’s a reason why you’re here this early?”He glances down while balancing precarious
"You do realise we drink blood, right?"“I just figured there would be someone to prepare it, is all.” I grumbled. I still wasn't clear on how they procured it. Thinking back on how Aiden helped himself to mine, before shivering, shaking my head rigorously to get rid of the memory.He sighs exasperatedly, before continuing on. “We do have one person for the kitchen.”“And maintenance of the house?” I enquire.“You are quite inquisitive aren’t you?”I shudder at his words, like a feline disgusted at their owner.“Don’t worry, I didn’t take you here to put you to work.”I hold myself a little closer as we walk on until we reach the foyer and Victor takes comfort near the hearth in a chair, two other vampires bowing once my feet crosses the threshold.“Welcome back my Lord,” The man says, taking a tray from the blonde woman who eyes me from the corners of her eyes. subtle much?“I trust your visit was fulfilling?” The stranger continues.“Indeed. My Granddaughter is right where she shou
Victor stands there, watching me with a smirk on his lips as he drinks from his cup. As if he’s expecting me, Micah standing a little way from him, his hands folded across his bosom. My hands tremble at my sides, and I grip my dress to steady myself. No words are spoken between us but alot is conveyed in the silence. I’m terrified at my Grandfather’s gaze as if I’m a bird caught in a cage with the doors slammed shut in my face. They are both graceful, standing in their three piece suits, my Grandfather’s ascot embedded with a beautiful pearl. He’s the epitome of what Nobles should look like, gracefully, scanning the crowd, or not actually scanning, pretending to be interested in the activities all around.while I’m still standing here as an outcast. A fool. The fodder between all the precious jewels.Micah mouths something, that I can’t ever mistake, his words forcing all the blood in my veins to freeze.“We have come for you.”I can’t stop my hands from trembling, can’t seem to shake