THEY SAID IN a vampire's lifetime, love and romance are crucial things. Unlike humans, they are only capable of being in love with one vampire for their whole life. The moment you found yours, it's impossible to set your eyes on another one. Together, you will have each other forever. It's both a curse and a gift. That's why vampires value marriage more than anything. It is more than a tradition, or bloodline ties, something deep like love bounds to keep two vampires together eternally. I must admit, love is not something you can easily find if you are a vampire. When I watched my parents get married, I am not aware that that is all for convenience only. Any memory of their said "love" or "intimacy" was still a blur for me. However, my mother is good at keeping everything together and she's also capable of making me feel that her love only is enough. At that time, she was the only that mattered to me, and I am for her. When she died, I feel like a part of me died along with her. It
THIS IS PROBABLY the longest ride I have ever had in my whole life. "Are we lost?" I finally had the courage to voice out my thoughts. We have been wandering the woods for like half an hour. Of course, we would. I don't know if he is doing it on purpose, but he's not even riding Romulus properly. He's just lazily gripping the reins, completely letting the horse lead the way. It's like we are casually just taking a morning walk. It was also the first word I uttered after what he said a while ago. It's a good thing he's just behind, there will be nothing left for me if ever he saw my reaction too. I was so shocked, of course. But there is some weird feeling inside me that even I can not figure out. Or maybe I already did. It's just that I can't just admit it to myself directly. He didn't answer but I heard him cough a bit. My eyes squinted and looked at him over my shoulders. "We're lost, are we?" He lazily laid his eyes on me and I want to hit myself for panicking a bit. For
HOW DOES it feels to be able to control time? I never expected I would say this my entire life, but it must have been fun being a witch. Time is something that never fails to entice me. You can never see it, you can never hold it... but it's all over you. It's all over us. Before you can even notice, it's already controlling you when you should be the one doing so. In some way, it can tell people when to do what they do, and basically the only thing people can agree upon. The power it holds over people is just... insane. No matter how hard you try, it will never stop and it will never move the way you wanted it to. It's really cruel, how it just continues to progress and leave behind those who cannot keep up anymore. [I/N: A witch is a creature of Romania that has the ability to control time. However, they are considered a menace to society. They are believed to hunt little children and maidens in the community and they are treated as the lowest rank of society. Contrary to how p
A FEW WEEKS AGO IN AERITH, BEFORE THE GRAND BALL “Come on, follow me.” The four of us fitted ourselves in a steep and narrow path toward wherever it is Thaddaeus is taking us. Minutes ago, I was just enjoying the peace of the night on the balcony when he dragged me, along with Giovanni and Everleigh to go somewhere amazing. His words, not mine. “Just tell me, Thaddaeus,” I asked impatiently while I let him drag me quietly out of the Octavian Palace. Obviously, they wouldn't let us wander around Aerith again by ourselves after that encounter with the filthy vampires in the forest. “Ssh, Luna. The palace guards will hear you.” ”Forget it. I'm not coming if you're not going to tell me where you're taking me.” I took back my hands from his hold and crossed them to my chest. He keeps insisting on not telling because he wants it to be a little surprise. The last time we got to hang out was a disaster, and I have to be the bigger person among us. This guy does not know how much I am tr
"If you want to wish for something, say it out loud while on the verge of a cliff." His voice was like a touch of mellow music to my ears. The view is as beautiful as ever, but I wish l I can just stare at his face instead. A perfect image I will forever hold in my memory. "Is that the reason why you brought me here?" He's near. And we are looking at the same view. I realized that is more than enough. "Words are powerful... but wishes are magical." I smiled and I wished he knows how much I admire his mind. Where do I stand in that vast faculty of your thoughts? Can I ask for just a little place in your memory, instead? "I wish I can stop time." As if on cue, the wind blows gently on our faces. The trees swayed and the glazing sun hid behind the clouds. I closed my eyes and let my mind be blank... be of peace. "Why?" Giovanni. We are still here, enjoying the view from the cliff. His grip circled on me from behind, and me leaning on him. I have always been the kind of someone
Where and when does it exactly start? "They can not be trusted." Is it the moment when Arturo and Dominic told me? "Luna, they can not be trusted." Or when Everleigh did? All my life, in all the dark phases and light, I am surrounded by this family, by these very friends. And to think that I have been sheltered with lies for all that time is one of my greatest driving forces in making this happen. One thing is for sure, I have had enough. If running away from them would lead me towards everything that I want to know, then it would make every regret worth it. I only have myself now. And I have to trust no one. I woke up with a very bad disposition. That dream... was so weird. Or if it was really a dream to start with? There was no single image and I can only hear voices. And it all came from me. From my mind. It's as if hearing my mind talk. "You are finally awake." That voice was enough to completely wake my senses up. It sounded exactly like the voices in my dreams but I
“ARE YOU sure you want to do it alone?” Amadeo’s voice echoed from behind. I sighed quietly and grimaced. This is going to be a long conversation. This got to be one of the most quiet I have ever seen Oakcross. You can hear even the slightest sound crickets make. The wind whispers so silently as if it does not want to wake anyone. There is no single star in the skies, and the moon shines brightest above all. Which I found hilarious and odd at the same time. What is about to happen tonight is far from being peaceful. “I can handle myself, Amadeo.” I coldly answered as I continued combing my hair in front of the mirror. I purposely made my voice sound dismissive in the hope that he can already feel there is no changing my mind anymore and that he can stop. But to my surprise, he even leaned himself on the door jamb and crossed his arms as he continued staring at my reflection with a smirk on his lips. I rolled my eyes and shook my head in disbelief. “You should get ready by now, don
I WELCOMED the wind gushing toward my face as if it was a long-awaited guest and let it tickle the unfamiliar feeling of excitement and nostalgia inside of me. How long was it was since I last rode a wolf? Or being with a wolf, in general. I know it is weird for me to say I missed this but I will let myself free just this once. Free. That has always been the feeling of being with Nero back then. Whenever I am with him, I do not need to hide everything, and that there is no need to pretend. Being with Nero is freeing and fleeting. That is my inevitable truth. I made myself believe that I will only be going to meet him because I have no choice but to do so. Today, I realized that that is absurd. All along, I believed he has his reasons, and I am willing to listen to them. I raised my head when I felt Silvanna stop midway. For some reason, I found myself being alert and suspicious. “What? Why did you stop?” It must be because of my last night’s experience. I thought there is danger ag