บททั้งหมดของ Ashes and Bloodlines : บทที่ 51 - บทที่ 60

A week passed and nothing had really changed, except that Marianne now seem to have gotten more closer to the vampires, Velvet now looks more happy minding her own things and moving around with new people, mid-terms were coming where they’d have tests and then go home for a short holiday. Also, it was four days to her birthday.In reality, everything and everyone had changed…except her. There was something strange about this whole thing and she knows it. Especially when her birthday is approaching, she couldn’t help but feel uneasy, like there was something coming that she couldn’t see, but at the same time, has to prepare for.She lowered her head in sadness and thought about the times she spent with Marianne and Cassian’s group. They were moments worth remembering. She felt safe and felt like she belonged whenever she was around them. What changed then?She walked to class with her bag strapped on her shoulder. Lucien had said he had other things and that they should meet up in the

Ryker clenched his teeth and fists tightly. Maybe Cassian was right, but how can he say those words like that? Right now, this wasn’t about getting his feelings out. He doesn’t know what it was that he felt for her, but whatever it was, it had a great effect on him. However, he didn’t think it was the same for Julianne. She would never look his way or even have a conversation with him. His presence only makes her want to retch and it makes him feel more like an animal whenever she makes that expression.Seeing that he didn’t reply within estimated seconds, Cassian let out a dry laugh and the smile on his lips faded immediately. “I guess I wasn’t the only one after all.”Ryker raised his eyes and wondered if Cassian was expressing how he felt also about Julianne, probably to make him back off. But why was he saying that in front of him? It was not like he was unaware about their chemistry. At least, he witnessed those nights where they were alone in Julianne’s room together. Those nigh

“Julianne! Are you okay?” Lucien came kneeling in front of her and holding her face up, checking if she was hurt in any way. “I’m sorry for not coming to you quick. I shouldn’t have left you there alone.”Julianne could now see more students gather to check if she was fine, especially the girl who had asked for the ball to be passed before the incident. She looked sorrier than anyone else, as if what had happened was her fault.She moved her eyes, looking for the boy who had saved her, but he was nowhere in sight. Her eyes then moved to look at where Maximus and the others sat through the opening. Marianne had a frightened expression on her face while Maximus and Remus looked somewhat angry. But Cassian was the only one who had his head lowered as both his hands hung down on either of his legs. Just then, she saw him get up and turn, making his way out of the gym. Maximus didn’t hesitate to follow him while Marianne gave her another stare before leaving with Remus.“Julianne,” Lucien

When Velvet heard what happened, she hurried to the headmistress’ office. She opened the door without knocking and saw her close a book and slip it under the desk immediately.“Yes Velvet? Why would you barge in here?” Headmistress Eldryn asked.Velvet caught her breath and said with a tone of urgency, “It’s Cassian and Jordan.” She then went ahead to narrate everything that happened.Headmistress Eldryn stood up immediately and her eyes shot with anger and concern. “They did that in the presence of other students? That too, in broad daylight? But Cassian doesn’t act suddenly if there isn’t a reason.” She raised her eyes and asked Velvet directly, “Is it because of that Julianne girl? I did hear that there was an incident in the gym. Was it Jordan’s doing?”Velvet couldn’t ignore the question. She had heard about what happened in the gym from a student after she heard whisperings going around. She couldn’t go and see Julianne last night because she didn’t know how to approach her yet,

"I don't know."After much thinking, that was the only response she could come up with."What?" the lady asked. "You came all the way here because you thought he was in danger and you said you don't know who you are to him? Not even a friend?" She scoffed and pulled out a cigarette from a pack before offering her one."I don't smoke," Julianne let her know.The lady burst into a laugh that was quick to die down. "Are you a saint?" She asked. "I wonder what Cass has been up to lately. You really don't fit into his world, but now that you're here, I can't help but feel I'm a bad influence.""Is this how Cassian has always been?" Julianne asked."Sometimes. Most of the times, he's here because he's bored.""You seem to know more about him than I do." She moved her eyes to the people in the bar and watched them. The lady noticed her tone and she said, "It's not like he's a bad person. He's just different from the rest. He once told me he was going to live like no one wanted him to before