Betrayed By The Vampire Prince

How do you know if you are in love?

He broke from the kiss first and placed his forehead on mine. My breathing is a bit hurried, feeling like my heart is about to leap out of my chest. I feel hot and bothered. There is this familiar tightening in my stomach.

Oddly enough, when I moved my butt, I felt something hard poking at it. A gasp left my mouth when I realized what it was.

He immediately rose from the floor and placed me down on my feet. “I will be back!”

With a speed faster than lightened, he disappeared while I sat back in the place he was sitting, with my hand on my lower lip, and a dazed look on my face.

I kissed him! I finally kissed our mortal enemy, and I loved it.

I blushed at the thoughts of what my father and the rest of the pack might say when they discover that I kissed our mortal enemy. And not only that, but I loved it to the extent that I want another kiss from him.

Yet, I didn't let that bother me. It won't hurt anyone if I kiss someone I'm attracted to. Moreover, my father won't get to know about it if I don't tell him.

Lux returned a few minutes later. My eyes immediately went to his crotch. It has gone down, which means he either took care of it —I once caught Emma doing that after he met with Hilda— or he took a cold bath —like my brothers do whenever they wake every morning.

However, from the lack of water on his body, I can tell he did the former. I bit my bottom lips and shyly glanced down when he got closer.

My heartbeat picked up. My palms felt sweaty, and I can feel the familiar clenching of my stomach.

“Lala.” He stopped in front of me, but I didn't look up at him. “I'm sorry, I—”

“Do you regret kissing me?” I rose from the floor and faced him, with my eyes narrowed at him. It's a feat to keep eye contact because of our high difference.

I was the one peering up at him while he stared down at me. Our height difference made me blush. He's too tall for my short arrogant self.

“No,”

His voice is a deep rumble, caressing me even. “I don't regret it.”

I stared into his green eyes as I tried to know if he was lying, to make me feel good. Who knows, I'm the only one who feels anything between us. He only kissed me because I was the one who wanted it in the first place.

Okay, I will agree he was the one who initiated the kiss. However, I feel like I forced him to do that with my eyes, which must have been bright with desire as I stared into them

“Look at me.” He placed both hands on my face, “I don't know what this is. I have never felt this way with another. I don't regret ever kissing you.” He rubbed his thumb on my lower lip, “I have this urge to kiss you, drink your blood, possess you, fill you with my scent, and own you.”

My heart skipped a beat. Funny how his words made me feel like I'm soaring in the sky with eagles.

Before I met him, I had never been a fan of romance. Hell, I laugh whenever boys say romantic words to Hilda. But coming from this vampire, it feels so different.

I have this urge to allow him to treat me the way he wished. I won't mind giving up my virginity in this forest if it means he's the one taking it.

He's the only man I will willingly submit to. Though it scared me, I loved the feeling.

“Will you give all that to me, Lala? Will you do all that for someone you just met… A mortal enemy?” He continued to rub his thumb slowly on my lower lip.

It's a simple gesture, but it aroused me. I had to bite back a moan that threatened to escape.

It was getting difficult to keep my hands to myself. I'm afraid I might jump his bone should he continue with this.

“Will you?” His green eyes burned with such ferocity that it made me gasp. It seemed I was staring into an inferno. His voice, which sounded like the rumbles of a storm, didn't help matters.

Despite the danger in his eyes and voice, I nodded. I'm ready to let the fire burn through me.

“Yes.”

Just a word, but it bore many things. The heaviness on them can't be mistaken. I closed my eyes, expecting him to kiss me. Goddess, was I eager to have his mouth on mine.

But instead of feeling his lips on mine, I felt them on my forehead. His breath lingered there before he moved his mouth. He kissed both of my eyes, my nose and my cheeks.

I licked my bottom lips, expecting him to kiss there, but he didn't. There was silence between us as a patiently waited for him to kiss me.

And when he didn't, I opened my eyes. His green eyes are still locked on my face, however, the intensity in them has gone down. There was this expression on his face that confused me.

He looked guilty. I blinked to be certain I saw right; however, the expression vanished with the blink.

“It's getting late, Lala.” He gently tangled his hand in my hair. “Your family will be looking for you.”

And sure as hell, it's getting late. I never planned to visit him today because my father told us about the meeting he had with us. I only came over to warn Lux about their plans, not to get locked up in an embrace with him.

I blushed.

“Come back, tomorrow?” He peeked me in the mouth.

I nodded like someone being controlled. My throat felt tight with emotions —I couldn't even say a word out loud.

He kissed my lips once more before he stepped back. “The sun is almost setting. You need to go.” This time, his voice sounded urgent.

Gone is the desire in his eyes. The Lux in front of me looked exactly like the one I saved under that tree. There was no hotness in his gaze. And for a moment, I wondered if I had imagined all that.

I nodded. “I will see you tomorrow,” I turned and headed back home. My mind was filled with thoughts of the vampire. My lips still ting from the bite he gave me when he bit my lower lip.

Despite the doubts I have about him not feeling the same way I feel for him, a smile appeared on my face. I never knew falling in love can be this liberating and awesome!

I was already halfway home when I met a worried Hilda. “Lala!” She closed the distance between us and hugged me. “Goddess, where have you been?” She separated from the hug.

She's putting on a pink gown, which she paired off with a black belt. Her hair is tied up in a neat bun with none of them escaping from confines.

“Did you meet with Emma?” I raised a brow, already knowing the answer to that. Emma is the one she has been betrothed to since birth. They have been engaged since they were toddlers.

Emma loves Hilda —who doesn't? — but I can tell that Hilda doesn't reciprocate the feelings. She's just putting up with him for her parents, who will have her head should she dare to defy their orders.

Though she doesn't like him, she has never voiced a complaint about him. She silently let things move on their own because she has no power over her parents.

As an Omega, she doesn't have as much choice as I do. At least, with me, I get to choose the man I want from the long line of suitors who are eager to be my father's sons-in-law.

I scoffed. If only they knew that someone else has taken my heart. Lux might not know it, but my heart is now his. It's scary as hell, but it feels nice.

“… Hmm.” She nodded with her gaze on her slippers, “he wanted to take a walk with me.” She avoided my gaze, “it was fun.” Her voice sounded a bit strained. It wasn't difficult for me to know how much she was trying to sound cheerful.

My Best friend isn't happy, but she's not letting anyone in. I once questioned her about this, but she skidded through the question without saying a word. That was why I decided to let things slide.

“How do you know if you are in love?” I suddenly blurted out, staring straight into her eyes.

“Well,” her eyes twitched. “ I can't —it's like… Why are you asking such questions? Has any of the Alphas caught your eyes yet?” She winked.

I scowled, “to hell, they will!” I have only one man in my heart, and he's our mortal enemy. But I didn't say those words.

“Come on, I'm your best friend. You can yell me anything.” She playfully nudged me, “so, tell me. Who is it that has caught your fancy?”