“It is good to finally see you.” He was just as I remembered. Tall, well built, alluring black eyes and hair. He wore a simple shirt and buttoned it up fully to support the elegant tie he’s wearing. On top of the shirt was a stylish belt with a narrow V-line. His double breasted jacket was a solid color with patterns which radiated finesse. His pants match his suit jacket and are a perfect fit for his shoes. An elegant pair of brogue monkstraps. This man was still the same. I couldn’t let him know I knew who he was or how I met him. “Do I know you?” “Oh, no. My name is Lucien. Lucien Dracmon.” It had been four years since I made him drown in the waters of loss. It was the reason he did not remember me. My eyes moved to his neck. He had that darn teal necklace on him. I could feel its presence. It probably was the reason I was feeling some kind of way. I held my hand out for a handshake. “It’s a pleasure to meet you, Lucien.” When he shook hands with me, I quickly pulled away with

As I lay in a deep sleep, I found myself in a vivid dream, walking through a dark and mysterious room. There were sounds of a waterfall; a peaceful sound to my troubled soul. In the distance, I caught sight of Lucien, but what caught my eyes was the necklace around his neck. I found myself moving closer to him, reaching out to him for some reason. With each step I took forward, the necklace glowed brightly as though repulsed by me. "Lucien," I heard myself say, allowing my hand fall to my side. He simply shook his head, lifted his hands to his neck and unclasped the necklace. It fell to the ground and shattered into a million pieces. I lifted my head from the mess to his face and before my eyes, he began to disappear."Lucien?" I ran forward to get a hold of him, but I was too late. He'd completely disappeared before I could get to him.What exactly was that?Confused, I got down on my knees and picked up the pieces of the teal necklace. Although odd, I found myself forgetting about

THIRD PERSON'S POINT OF VIEW After Lucien had run away from Valeria, he found himself wandering back to the vampire kingdom, a place shrouded in mystery and grandeur. The kingdom was hidden from the mortal world, concealed within the depths of a dense, enchanted forest. Tall, ancient trees with gnarled branches loomed over the entrance, serving as the guardians of their world.As he stepped inside, the atmosphere changed instantly. The air was tinged with an otherworldly energy, and a soft, bluish hue cast an ethereal glow over the surroundings. The architecture of the kingdom was a mesmerizing blend of Gothic elegance and supernatural magnificence. Elaborate spires and towering castles adorned the landscape, seemingly carved out of dark obsidian and adorned with intricate carvings that depicted the history of their kind.The people of the vampire kingdom were a graceful race. They possessed an ageless beauty, with pale, flawless skin and striking, hypnotic eyes that ranged from deep