Seras Victoria の小説・ストーリー

🌹 Victoria 🌹 Victoria Fontaine stood in the dimly lit war room of her private estate, the scent of expensive bourbon and aged leather filling the air. The walls, lined with bookshelves and surveillance monitors, cast eerie flickers of light against her sharp, composed features. Despite the chaos unraveling outside, she remained poised. The world was beginning to turn against her, but she had not built an empire on panic. She had built it on control.

Her eyes widened but she pasted on a smile. “This,” I said firmly, my tone clipped, “is our revitalizing serum. Made with stabilized vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and botanical extracts sourced from across the globe. Lightweight, long-lasting, and clinically tested. Unlike cheaper imitations, our formula is built to last.” The comments lit up, praise rolling in. Scarlett laughed, slipping her arm through mine. “See? My darling always explains it better than I do.” The questions came next… when are you getting married?

[Sera] I freeze behind the counter, my hand hovering over the espresso machine like it's suddenly forgotten how to function. But I force my voice to stay flat, professional. "I'm sorry, miss. We don't provide private conversation services." Victoria's smile doesn't falter. If anything, it deepens, like she's indulging a child throwing a tantrum. "Oh, sweetheart," she says, voice like warm silk, "there's really no need to be so defensive. I'm sure you're very good at what you do... here."

Just then, a familiar voice rang out, playful and lazy, with a tone that made one want to listen more, "I ordered them. Beautiful women deserve beautiful drinks. These two cocktails are new here, colorful, and their name sounds nice too, 'colorlife'. Perfect for you." They looked up and saw Xavier, smirking as he watched them. Vega’s eyes widened, and she couldn’t help but lose her composure, "Wow, so handsome! You’re even more handsome than in high school!" Serena quickly nudged her with her elbow, signaling her to tone it down. She, however, sarcastically said, "Oh, Mr. Blaze, what brings you over here? Didn't you just have a good time drinking with a beautiful lady?"

She is holding a flute of champagne in her hands while looking at the lawn underneath which has bright red roses blooming near the perimeter. "Serene Rivera, you are something else" Serene heard Vivian's voice taunting from behind her. Vivian made it a point to stress the 'Rivera' name, as if to alienate Serene from the rest of them. But Serene smiled at Vivian's efforts. "Is it? I used to believe that I am just a normal human like the rest of you" she countered sarcastically. She didn't turn around to face Vivian though. Vivian huffed and stood beside Serene while facing the Rivera Princess.

But at the moment, I’d much rather be involved with bringing down a werewolf-run drug running operation instead of a vampire-inflicted human homicide bordering pack lands. “Detective Fergeson, it’s nice to meet you. I’m sorry it has to be under these conditions.” I say, turning to shake his hand. “I’m Alpha Scarlett, the Alpha of the Crimson Snow Pack and these,” I point to Bree and Dax, “these are my Gamma and Lead Warrior, Bree and Dax.” Motioning to the others, I tell him, “this is Blake, Serafina, Theo and Conan, four more of my warriors. And this is Tasha and Channing, two of my trackers. Channing is the one who found the deceased.” I hear someone clearing their throat near me. “Oh, for

Sera’s POV “I’d love to officially introduce myself. My name is Sera Voss.” My voice didn’t waver. “Princess of the Voss pack. Official heir to the throne. And as of tonight—” I glanced at Dorian beside me, “—the fiancée of the Continental Alpha. I grinned at the look of horror on Eli and Mira’s face. I felt the shift in the room even before anyone said a word.

The look of someone who had decided how this was going to go. The pale haired woman stopped ten feet from the bottom of the steps. "Victor Blackwood," she said warmly. As though this were a social call. As though she had been looking forward to it. "Thank you for the invitation. My name is Sera Veyran." A small smile. "I believe you already know why we're here." "I know why you think you're here," Victor said. His voice was even and carrying the full weight of an Alpha on his own land. "Whether you're correct about that remains to be seen."