CHAPTER THREE-The Alpha Steps Forward
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The forest went deadly still.
Even the Vampires froze.
The Alpha's presence felt like a hand against their throats, dominant and unforgivable. Lyra felt it in her bones before she saw him clearly.
She whispered to herself, “What's the matter with him? Wasn't he the one trying to kill me hours ago?” But on a second thought, she felt safe in his presence.
Step away from her, the Alpha said, with a commanding tone that sent chills down their spines.
He was massive, built like a creature forged for war.
Silver scars traced his skin marks of centuries of duty and bloodshed.
Leave he said, voice so authoritative.
One of the Vampires swallowed hard. ‘I- It's Kael Noctryx…..’
The name felt like a death sentence.
Kael Noctryx - Alpha of the Nighbound clan. Guardian of the boundary. The one cursed by the moon itself.
That was when Lyra realized something terrifying.
“This was the Alpha Chris had warned her about. The one spoken of in hushed tones, known for his dangerous presence and an even more dangerous temperament.
She realized the mark on her skin was no ordinary mark.
Not a curse.
It was a claim.
The girl who tried to touch Lyra scoffed and asked, What's so special about K-ae-l?.... She sarcastically stressed his name, meaning she didn't know who he was….
One of the Vampires responded in fear, Mira, 'NO'. Let's get out of here before things begin to get messy.
What??.....
“Who the heck is this guy?”.
He is the ruthless Alpha, a son of the Legendary LORD VEYRION NOCTRYX, ruthless clan leader.
Mira flinched at the mention of Lord Veyrion Noctryx……
Rumors have it that the legendary Lord Veyrion, slew people who unpleasantly crossed his path.
Feeling humiliated, Mira begged for her life.
‘Leave’ he said…..
The Vampires fled into the woods in fear.
After they left, Kael tried leaving
“Wait"....Lyra said
Kael felt like moving, but hesitated because Lyra is Moon-Bound.
Lyra asked, What did you do to me?.
Why is this mark on my right shoulder?.
Why did you help me?.
How did you know I was in trouble?.
Kael sighed and said, I'll answer your questions, but first of all, what are you doing in the woods? All by yourself?...
For a moment, Lyra felt like he cared.
Well…I left the village -my clan- to check on the woods.
Clan???? Kael asked himself, Which clan accepts humans?.
Name of your clan? His voice is deep and sensational
" The Legion clan"
Kael smirked…
The Legion clan and the Nightbound clan are sworn enemies….. What makes you think you're safe?
Lyra thought for a while and said, Maybe because of this confused mark on my shoulder
Kael glanced at it immediately and asked, Why did it heal so quickly???...
Who are you??. He said with a commanding tone.
For some reason, Lyra did not feel safe again.
Talk to me, he demanded, his voice echoing with unnatural force.
As the words left his lips, his body began to change. Shadows clung to him, his features sharpening as he shifted into a monstrous, vampiric form.
Terror seized Lyra's chest.
For a heartbeat, she was certain he meant to harm her.
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Chris and Eira are seen walking through the forest and calling out Lyra's name. Suddenly, Chris stopped and asked….Do you smell that?.
Smell what?. Eira responded.
The smell of blood…. That should be Lyra's blood. Maybe she's in trouble, or was attacked…
This created a big tension, suspense, and curiosity.
They both traced the blood and reached the spot where Lyra was marked.
‘Oh no’, they both exclaimed. What could have happened?
They were forced to push deeper into the woods as a sudden storm rolled in, thunder snarling overhead and rain masking every familiar scent.
That was when they encountered them.
Vampires emerged from the shadows -several of the very same ones who had surrounded Lyra earlier.
They outnumbered Chris and Eira, blocking the narrow path with predatory ease. An outright fight would have drawn unwanted attention, and they had no time for it.
Chris stepped forward and asked. We're looking for a human girl, he said sharply. Injured.
Dark hair…. Did you see her?.
Laughter rippled through the group.
One of the Vampires- Mira, the same female who had reached for Lyra- tilted her head mockingly.
‘Oh, don't even think of going there’, she said. ‘We tried touching her’
Chris’s claws nearly broke free.
And the vampire continued, amused, “An Alpha came to her rescue".
Chris was filled with anger, but restrained immediately.
" What Alpha?” he demanded.
The Vampire's smile faltered, her tone shifting. “The Alpha of the Nightbound clan", she said slowly. “Ancient beings swore to guard the boundary between the human world and the lunar realm.
She hesitates, then adds, " He is the son of the ruthless clan leader -Lord Veyrion.”.
At the mention of Lord Veyrion, chills were sent down Chris's and Eira’s spines
TO BE CONTINUED
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