Chapter 21


    Vorges''s POV


    When I saw those glowing red eyes and beautiful fangs, I was mesmerized. The lust I thought I would


    never feel again returned. This girl was something else. As I stared into those eyes, something was


    pulling me towards her. But, the moment her eyes turned to dark red. I knew a monster woke up. A


    hungry monster. Before she could kill me, I backed away and turned myself into a bat then flew away


    but I was just watching her from afar.


    I saw how fast she ran into the human''s neck and sucked it dry. I thought she''s done but I was wrong.


    Her eyes were now almost ck. Goodness, what kind of a vampire she is?


    Another human passed by in that alley and before the man could scream, Alexandria''s fangs were


    already buried into the man''s neck. She''s too fast, faster than any vampires. It''s like a demon and a


    vampire are one. The body stumbled into the ground lifeless. My eyes widened when her gaze met


    mine. Her lips formed into thin lines, smirking. I gulped and flew away never looking back for my dear


    life.


    There''s no way I could get her without getting wounded or before I couldy a finger to her again, for


    sure, I''d be dead meat. She''s a bloody monster. What kind of a hybrid is she?


    Iughed mentally. Oh father, you would never want to meet the girl. It will be yourst breath.


    A memory shed in my head. The first time that I saw the girl. I thought she''s just a witch but when I


    saw her eyes glow more brightly while choking her, I knew I woke up the monster. That''s when I knew


    that she is the Chosen One. Her eyes were jet ck, she''s a demon of the demons. I managed to


    escape from that horrible scene. Before that, I saw how she ughtered all the werewolves and that


    witch. All was begging for mercy but it looks like she was possessed by her demons. That girl has no


    control over her power. I can say her demons were much more stronger when provoked.


    But damm, my dreams to be the King of the vampires will turn into ashes. Well, it''s better to stay away


    from the Chosen One before she will send me to my sufferings. I will just wait until she''ll kill father. That


    man may rot in hell. I despised my father more than anything in this world. Because of him, my mother


    died. I will never forget that day he cheated on my mother.


    However, I feel weird when I look at Alexandria''s eyes. And I don''t know why.


    I decided to go back to my own house in the middle of the forest. I never lived in the castle where my


    fellow vampires are. I hate everyone in the castle except for a few vampires I knew that can be trusted.


    ~~~~~


    Val''s POV


    After seeing Vorges cowardly fly away for real, my eyes slowly returned back to normal. I just stared


    nkly at the dead body lying on the snowy ground. I stepped backward and decided to go back to


    Sabrina''s mansion. I teleported myself into the garden.


    I looked up at the half moon, in two weeks, it will be a full moon. And it only means one thing, our other


    power wille out.


    I walked towards the snowy bench and sat. I was thinking about what happened earlier. Because of my


    thirst for blood, I killed two humans today. This is bad. I feel bad for me and for Alex.


    It''s okay, Val.


    It''s not okay, Alex.


    If we can just control our bloodthirst, we won''t have to kill humans.


    Maybe we should try drinking other animals'' blood besides the deer.


    Yeah, even if it sucks.


    But, that will make us weak.


    We can''t continue killing humans, Val. I don''t want to be a monster.


    I frowned. A monster.


    Aren''t we a monster? I read Vorges mind, and he said we are monsters.


    I let out an exasperated sigh. I feel really bad and my heart aches thinking I am a monster.


    "Alex!"


    Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org.


    I turned around and found Azrael walking towards me with a smile. I didn''t move and I just stared at


    him while my heart went beating rapidly. I clutched my chest as it was pounding like crazy. His


    intoxicating scent filled my nostrils.


    But he frowned when he saw me, eyes widened while staring straight at my red ones. A smile crept on


    my lips, that made my fangs visible. I saw his eyes darkened a bit. As much as I want to read his mind


    right now, Alex forbids me because she doesn''t want to invade our mates'' privacy.


    "V-Val?" he stammered. I let out a giggle, ignoring my pounding heart.


    "I''m happy to finally see you, mate." I mumbled while smiling. Azrael''s presence makes me a little bit


    better. He swallowed his saliva and creased his forehead in confusion.


    "Alex is my mate, not you." Ouch. I look at him coldly and clearly annoyed.


    "I''m also your mate, Azrael. In fact, Alex and us, her spirits are only one and have only one mate. And


    that is you…" I said with an irritated voice. How dare he?


    He seemed skeptical but froze afterwards. Maybe it already sinks into his mind. He gulped while staring


    at me. I got up from the bench and walked closer towards him, never breaking eye contact. I saw his


    adams apple move up and down. I grinned at him.


    Wow, our mate is so handsome. His golden brown eyes were mesmerizing and I can see plenty of


    emotion in them. I was tempted to read his mind but Alex constantly reminded me not to. I can''t help


    but look at his kissable lips. It has an amused smile stered on his lips.


    Vallllll! Stop!


    Alex whined but I ignored her. Now that our mate knows me, I wouldn''t let this opportunity slip. I''ve


    been dying to touch and kiss him. Suddenly, Xandra and Willow''s voices in my head almost give me a


    headache.


    OMG! Vaaallllll!


    No sh*t, Val!


    I backed away at Azrael and burst outughing. I couldn''t help it. They are all going hysterical.


    Azrael was stunned at my suddenugh outburst. He was looking at me in awe.


    I wiped at the invisible tear in my eyes while stillughing. They are all whining inside my head.


    "I''m sorry, Alex and the other two were whining in my head." I said whileughing. He let out a chuckle.


    I sat back down on the bench again then looked up at him. I tap the bench beside me, urging him to sit.


    He hesitated butplied afterwards of debating himself.


    "I wanted to know you." I said while smiling at him. He looked at me while smiling.


    "Alex, never smiled like that." he mumbled with a faint smile, still staring at me.


    Aww, Alex, you should smile more often.


    ''As if.''


    Tsk. Don''t be a b*tch.


    ''Whatever.''


    "Well, don''t mind Alex. She''s a pain in the ass sometimes." I said while chuckling, teasing Alex.


    ''Duh, Val. You''re a bigger pain in the ass all the time. ''


    Xandra and Willow seconded andughed.


    I ignore them and smile at Azrael. "So, you are all talking in your head?" he asked.


    I nodded, "But sometimes, we don''t, because Alex blocks us out. She sometimes likes her peace of


    silence."


    He nodded while smiling. Then he stared at my eyes and fangs. "You''re really beautiful…" he murmurs.


    I''m ttered at hispliments.


    Alex, can I kiss him?


    ''Noooo!''


    Hmmp, killjoy.


    ''It has a time for that, Val.''


    Whatever, Xandra.


    ''Tsk. Let Alex be in front already.''


    Fine, Willow.


    I let out a sigh and looked at Azrael. "Alex will be in front now. Thank you for making me better." I said


    and kiss his cheeks instead, since they wouldn''t allow me to kiss his kissable lips.


    I chuckled at how flustered he is getting.


    I close my eyes and let the force pull me up. And then I was back in our world.


    ~~~~~~


    Azrael''s POV


    I gulped when Val kissed my cheeks. Damnit! It turned me on. But I have to calm myself because Alex


    wille out now. I saw Val close her eyes and when she opened it. Two different colors greeted me


    and I got lost instantly.


    Alex gave me a small awkward smile. "Sorry about Val." she blurted out hastily and embarrassed.


    I just smile at her, unable to form a sentence. I was just staring at her fascinating eyes. It''s like those


    can see through my soul.


    She closed her eyes and I saw how it darkened. "Does our kiss turn you on badly?" she mumbled while


    smirking.


    Damn. I felt my face flushed red. Where did this couragee from? When did Alex be so


    yful? I let out a chuckle instead. I really want to kiss her but I don''t want her to be awkward around


    me. She''s still sizing me up whether to ept me as her mate fully or not. She''s now getting


    Though, I wanted to mark her as mine. I really wanted so bad to mark her. But she still hasn''t taken


    back her rejection towards me.


    "What are you thinking?" she asked while staring at the snow.


    "You." I answered without a filter.


    She became quiet. It''s getting awkward until she breaks the silence.


    "Azrael, you need to go back to your pack…"


    What???


    I stared at her unbelievably. Her eyes were full of pleas. I slumped down my shoulder. I thought we


    were getting along okay. She still doesn''t want me around. But…


    "No! Alex, I''ll stay with you! No matter what…" I uttered while clenching my jaw. I don''t want her out of


    my sight.


    "Azrael…" she let out an exhausted sigh. She''s tired of me?


    "Do you not want me, Alexandria?" I said deadpanned. She didn''t reply and just stared at no one in


    particr.


    "Tell me you don''t need me, Alexandria… and I will voluntarily leave." I uttered against my will. I feel


    sad and hurt that she didn''t need me as much as I need her. It''s like some part of me died.


    She didn''t respond. I waited for her to talk but 10 minutester, she still hadn''t spoken even just one


    word.


    I sighed deeply and stood up. "You know where to find me, Alex." I said and strutted away from her


    back to the mansion. I saw La on the entrance with distaste on her face. I don''t know why La


    hates me. I didn''t even do anything to her. I tried ignoring her but it gets on my nerves.


    I was about to pass by her when she spoke, "Can we talk, Azrael?"


    I looked at her skeptically and nodded. She walked towards the balcony and I followed. We are silent


    for a while, while looking at the snow pouring from the sky.


    "Why are you still here? Alex brought back your life and you should go back now." La said clearly in


    annoyance. I frowned a little bit. She clearly showed her distaste towards me.


    I cleared the lump in my throat then said, "Why are you treating me like this La?"


    She never looked at me but said, "I don''t like you for Alex. Alex is too good for a jerk like you." the word


    she said stuck in my mind. I felt a sting in my heart. I know I am a jerk and she doesn''t have to say it


    directly in my face.


    "And who else will be good for Alex?" I said clearly annoyed. I saw her lips twitched that makes me feel


    more annoyed as I currently am.


    She finally looked at me but it looked like a re. She crossed her arms on her chest and spoke


    bitterly, "Everything was fine between Alex and I until you came in between us. For the first time, I saw


    her cry because of a jerk like you. She doesn''t even deserve to be rejected like that. You''re a fool to


    think I will forgive you, Azrael Shepherds. Mates are just useless. Alex and I were strong without a


    mate. And I will do everything to take her away from you."


    I clenched my fist tightly and gritted my jaw. I growled at La and grabbed the cor of her shirt. "Alex


    is my mate and I will never let you take her away from me, La!"


    My wolf Khael even growled in my head. He doesn''t like the way La said those words.


    La gulped while staring at me, but then I was stunned when I saw a mist forming in the corner of her


    eyes. Then I realized what I was doing. I reluctantly release her from my grip with regrets. "I… I''m


    sorry, La…"


    Suddenly, she cried hysterically in fear and mmed onto the floor. I frowned at her. What the f*ck?


    "La!" I froze when I heard Alex''s voice from behind me. I turned around and saw her face full of


    worry towards La.


    "Alex!" La cried and I didn''t understand anything that was happening.


    Alex engulfed La into a hug while whispering something on her ears. I couldn''t believe what just


    happened. "What happened La?" I heard Alex asked.


    La looks at me with a terrified expression. Then, Alex looks at me frowning and I couldn''t


    whispered something to Alex.


    Alex looked at me with an unreadable expression which frightened me. What has La told Alex?


    "I can''t believe you, Azrael." Alex said coldly and stared at me deadly.


    "Alex, it''s not what it looks like!" I tried to defend myself but Alex red at me. I frowned.


    "I thought you''ve changed. I can''t believe you can actually hurt my best friend and my only sister." she


    said while her jaw clenched, "Come on, La."


    "Alex---" I tried exining myself but she stopped me before I could finish a sentence.


    My heart aches at the cold shoulder Alex gave me. Alex helps La get up and walk away from me.


    La looked at me with a winning smile. I clenched my fist tightly. I wanted to punch something hard. I


    frustratedly brushed my hands in my hair. I couldn''t believe what just happened tonight. What was


    La''s game? She wanted to y a game? I smirked. I will give her that. I won''t just give up so easily. I


    love Alex too much and I will prove it to her until she epts me.