~ Raven's POV~As Ervine Ramona strutted into the restroom, her sly grin was enough to make anyone's heart skip a beat. Raven was certainly no exception, and her gaze lingered on Ervine's every move, taking in every detail of her stunning appearance. It was clear to Raven that Ervine was a force to be reckoned with - she exuded confidence and grace, and her beauty was simply unparalleled.As Ervine walked further into the restroom, Raven couldn't help but catch a glimpse of her reflection in the mirror. And what a sight it was! Seeing Ervine up close and personal only solidified Raven's opinion of her - she was absolutely breathtaking, and it was no wonder that she was the face of every billboard in the city. There were simply no words to adequately describe the magnetism and allure of Ervine's presence in the room.Despite her awe and admiration, Raven couldn't help but feel a little self-conscious in Ervine's presence. She turned on the tap and began to wash her hands, avoiding Ervi

~ Raven's POV~Raven couldn't believe what had just happened. She had accepted Lumiére's offer to walk her home, but she couldn't remember why she had agreed to it in the first place. As she walked down the dimly lit street, she couldn't shake the feeling that she had made a mistake.The strange woman had disappeared, leaving Raven alone to process the events of the night. She tried to remember what had happened after she had left her table to go to the bathroom, but her mind was blank. It was as if everything that had been in her head had been wiped away, leaving her with a clean slate.As she walked, Raven absentmindedly reached for her necklace, only to realize it wasn't there. She must have forgotten to put it on before leaving, and now she felt naked without it. It was a gift from her grandmother and had sentimental value, so its absence made her feel vulnerable and exposed.Suddenly, Lumiére had to hold her back as she stumbled on the uneven pavement. Raven was shocked at how dr

~ Raven's POV~Raven's heart raced as she gazed into Lumiére's eyes. She couldn't deny the strong attraction she felt for him, and she longed to kiss him right then and there. As she glanced around the café, she noticed that it was half-empty; most people had already gone home for the evening. Her mind raced with the possibility of kissing him or even inviting him back to her place.Before she could say anything, a strange ringtone interrupted the moment. Raven watched as Lumiére pulled out his phone from his pocket, a frown etched on his face. She arched a brow, not at the frown on his face, but the song playing. Never in her widest imagination did she envision Lumiére to be a SpongeBob SquarePants fan."Sorry… I know it's bad…my brothers have a knack for changing my ringtone Everytime" he told her with a scowl on his face.She chuckled. Nice one brothers, she thought.He grumbled under his breath before answering the call. The person on the other end seemed angry, and she could te

~ Lumiére's POV~Lumiére's eyes narrowed as he stared down the Vampire, not backing down from the challenge. He could feel the tension in the air, the anticipation of the impending fight. He was the High Lord, the most powerful Vampire in the entire world, and he would not let this creature harm another human on his watch.The Vampire's stance was predatory, and Lumiére could see the muscles in its arms tense as it prepared to strike. He took a step forward, his own body poised for battle. He knew he had to be careful; this was no ordinary Vampire, it was a killer, and it was skilled in combat."Back off," Lumiére growled, his voice low and menacing. "I won't ask you again. Release the human and leave this place now, or face the consequences."The Vampire hissed, its eyes flashing with anger and defiance. It was clear that this creature was not going to back down without a fight. But Lumiére was not afraid; he had faced far worse than this before.The vampire bared his fangs, his eye

~Raven's POV~“ How did you know the name Honeycutt?”Raven's heart was pounding in her chest as she whispered the question to the man with a suspicious gaze. She was still trying to wrap her head around the fact that he knew her real name, Honeycutt. She couldn't believe that someone had dug up such personal information about her, especially since she had never shared it with anyone before. She didn't even go by that name at work. Simply put it that no one except her grandmother knows.As the man stared at her with a smile on his face, she couldn't help but wonder what his angle was. Was he trying to intimidate her with this information?She didn't know how he got the information, but he sure did his assignment.Raven was beginning to feel like she was in over her head, but she refused to back down now. She had come too far to give up now."I thought you wanted to know who Phoenix is?" the man said, his smile widening. "Hell, you have to be more shocked with me calling you Phoenix.