Darkmyth University 2021

Chapter Five

Crystal saw as Quinten sat there for a minute and then Quinten asked, “Whatever do you mean?”

“I do not believe that you do not know who and what I am already Quinten. Your father is the king of all vampires. I hope that you are not planning to tell me that you have not gotten a complete file on me already.”

Quinten grimaced and asked seriously, “Would you like to know what I know?”

“That would be helpful.” Crystal says with a smile.

“I know that your best friend is Stephanie Winslow, she raised you after you turned, you think of her as a sister, and you have been with her for forty-seven years. I also know that you can see in color and that you can feel things as well. I know that you are also twenty-two and have been a vampire for 147 years. I have a theory if you would like to hear it.”

“I would like to hear your theory please.”

“You are closer to a royal than I could have imagined. I think that you can control your aging process just like I can. I have also talked to my father about your situation. I am sorry if that makes you feel uncomfortable.”

“No, I am glad that you have spoken to your father about me. I would like some answers as to what I am.”

“Before I tell you what my father told me. I think that we should eat. I can feel your craving to feed is returning to you.” Quinten says while caressing Crystal’s hand slowly. Crystal smiles at Quinten while turning her hand over in his and caressing the palm of his hands with my nails while picking up her fork beginning to eat. After Crystal took ten bites Quinten said, “My father says that there are others like you in our world. Now, I do not know if they are still on this earth or if they must ground. Though, my father does not know of anyone that has had the ability to see in color and feel their emotions for so long. My father is not sure what exactly will happen to you but, he knows that most of the others have received ‘gifts,’ as he calls it, when they reach the age of majority.”

“What kind of gifts?”

“Some of the vampires that my father knew received the gift of telekinesis, mind-reading, or control of an element. But, as I said, my father is not sure what ‘gifts’ you are going to receive or if anything will really happen to you. I have told my father that you are my soulmate, and my parents are extremely excited to meet you.”

Crystal rases an eyebrow at him and say, “I am sorry that you will not be able to meet my parents. They have been gone for many years. My father has been gone longer than my mother. Why are you not eating?” Crystal eats the rest of my meal looking at Quinten curiously.

“There is something that I want to tell you but, I do not think that you are ready to hear it. I will tell you that I think that I can help you control your aging if you want me too of course. For now, let me tell you about myself. I am studying political science and I have tested into the last year of my university studies. I am forming this fraternity because my father has asked me too and now that I have, I am finding it fun and exciting. I have three friends named Lucas, Brody, and Michael. They have been with me since I came to America.”

“I feel like this is some Cinderella story but, it is a tad bit backward. Is the prince not supposed to reveal himself at the end of the story?”

“It is not backward exactly but, it is different. Instead of answering your question, I am going to ask you one in return. Is Cinderella not supposed to be demure, sweet, and a bit shy?”

Crystal laughs and says, “Touché.’ Are you not going to eat?”

“I am too distracted by you Crystal. I am sorry. I cannot seem to take my eyes off you.” Quinten said with a smile, “Do you have any other questions for me?”

“I do. How does this whole soulmate thing work exactly?”

Quinten nervously rubbed the back of his neck and said, “There are several steps to a mating Crystal. First, you must accept your soulmate, then you mark them as yours by biting them, then there is the s****l part of it, and then the blood ceremony finally binding you to your mate forever.”

“Oh my, that is quite a few things. How do you accept your soulmate?”

“You open your heart to them, and you kiss them.” Quinten said looking at Crystal’s lips longingly. “I want you to understand something.” Quinten said gently rubbing my arm, “I will not rush you into anything that you are not ready for.”

“Thank you for that Quinten.” I say with a smile. “Well, are you going to eat or am I going to have to keep talking so that I bore you to death.”

Quinten laughed and said, ‘I suppose I will have to eat so that you will not feel like you have to entertain me.”

“I do not feel like I have to do anything for you Quinten.” Quinten finally took several bites of his food and Crystal smiled. Quinten finished eating quickly and I asked, “Was it cold?”

“A little bit, it is completely all right. Are you ready for me to take you back?”

“Not really but, I suppose it is time for me to return.”

As Quinten took Crystal’s hand to escort her back to his car Quinten felt the shock waves coursing through his arm. The tingles that had been present last night when they first met had increased. It was a sign that their bond was becoming more stable. Quinten opened the door for Crystal and asked, “Will you allow me the honor of dating you, Crystal?”

Crystal felt Quinten’s cold breath wash over her ear and neck which, sent shivers down Crystal’s entire body, Crystal took a steadying breath before saying, “It is my greatest honor to accept your request.”

Quinten’s smiled happily and said, “Come, let us be on our way my darling.” Crystal’s heart skipped a beat at hearing the endearment. Quinten would have to remember to use endearments more often. Quinten parked the car, quickly went to Crystal’s door, and opened it. Quinten took Crystal’s hand in his and walker her back to her room. When they arrived, Quinten pulled Crystal to a stop and asked softly, “May I kiss you good night, Crystal?”

Crystal tensed up a bit pondering if she was ready to kiss Quinten. Crystal could see from Quinten’s actions that he would not kiss her if she said refused his request but, was she ready to bind herself to Quinten. Crystal asked softly trying not to hurt Quinten, “Once we start the mating process can it be stopped?”

“No, Crystal once the mating process starts it cannot be stopped.”

Crystal looked into Quinten’s golden-brown eyes and could see that he was struggling not to come any closer to Crystal until she made her mind up. Seeing that Quinten really meant what he has said at dinner Crystal took a step closer to Quinten, placed her hands on his chest, stood up on her tip toes and pressed her lips against Quinten’s softly. Quinten snaked his arm around Crystal’s back supporting her weight, pulling her flush against his body, and returned the kiss. Their bodies exploded in sensation. It felt completely amazing. Quinten nibbled lightly on Crystal’s bottom lip which caused her to open her mouth. Quinten slowly grazed his tongue over Crystal causing her to moan softly which, caused Quinten’s member to become excited. They felt the connection between them strengthen and solidify, joining them closer than before.

Quinten ended the kiss gently and said, “Stephanie is waiting for you just inside the door. I am sure Stephanie is watching us as we speak.”

Stephanie opened the door, smirked at both of Crystal and Quinten, smirked at both and said, “I just wanted to be sure that you were a complete gentleman. Which you were I might add. It is nice to meet you Quinten.”

“You as well Stephanie,” Quinten said with a slight bow of his head. “May I have lunch with you tomorrow my darling?”

“I will meet you in the cafeteria at one in the afternoon.” Crystal said with a smile.

“I will see you tomorrow,” Quinten said while down the hallway.