Darkmyth University 2021

Chapter Eight

Crystal was freaking out as she stood in front of the mirror staring at herself. Crystal’s features were softer, and her hourglass figure was much more pronounced because she was also taller. Crystal now had muscles which, included an eight pack. It was like looking at a masterpiece, Crystal’s eyes were now truly lilac, and her hair was red with blonde highlights. Crystal shook herself out of her haze, turned the shower, and hoped in. Once Crystal was dressed, had put on light make-up and was ready to face Quinten she walked into the kitchen. Quinten was nervous about something because he was pacing back and forth next to the table.

Crystal was wearing a pair of black skinny jeans, a silky blue top with one sleeve, and a pair of black flats. As Crystal took in the table, saw the red roses placed in the center and asked, “Where did the flowers come from?”

“I might have run out and bought them.” Quinten said with a sly smile.

“That was very thoughtful my prince.” Crystal said sitting at the table that Quinten set for them.

Quinten went over to the oven; pulled the quiche out of the oven, placed it on the table and then took the seat opposite of Crystal. “How do you feel my angel?”

“I feel a bit strange but, I am getting used to it.”

“Are you hungry?”

“I am famished in more ways than one.”

Quinten watched Crystal’s eyes darken knowing that she needed to feed from a human. Quinten smiled and said, “We will fix that once you have eaten some actual food.” Crystal smiled at Quinten, cuts a medium sized piece of the quiche, and placed it on her plate. Quinten follows suit quickly. When Quinten and Crystal were finished eating, Quinten took Crystal’s hand in his, and said, “I know that we have not known each other that long my angel and we still have so much to figure out about each other but, I want you to know that I am falling in love with you.”

Quinten watched Crystal smile and as the last part sank in Crystal’s mouth formed a perfect ‘o’ shape. It was the cutest thing Quinten had seen Crystal due to this date. Crystal squeezed Quinten’s hand and said, “I am falling in love with you as well my prince.”

Quinten groaned inwardly, smiled widely, and pulled Crystal against his chest wrapping his free arm around her waist. Quinten kissed Crystal passionately on the mouth which cause Crystal to let out a moan making Quinten tighten his hold around Crystal and growl in response to her moan. Quinten let his hands roam over Crystal luscious curves which, caused Crystal to purr. After letting the kiss continue for a few more minutes Crystal pushed softly against Quinten’s chest which, caused Quinten to stopped moving his hands and pull away from the kiss. Crystal said softly, “I am not ready to move onto the next part of the mating process yet.”

Quinten looked at Crystal with concern and when tears welled up in Crystal’s eyes, Quinten scooped Crystal up and sat in the chair that Crystal had vacated just a moment ago stroking Crystal’s hair. Quinten said softly, “I am here for you my angel and I am not going anywhere unless you ask me too. Do you feel up to telling me what the vampire that turned you did?”

Crystal tensed up but, nodded against Quinten’s chest. Crystal took a deep breath and said, “The vampire that turned me…” Crystal was scared to tell Quinten what had happened to her because she did not want Quinten to leave her. But Quinten promised not to leave unless Crystal asked him to leave. Crystal could feel Quinten sitting there waiting for her to finish her thought while continuing to stroke her hair. Crystal continued, “…rapped me Quinten.”

Quinten’s anger took over as he growled ferociously while his arms tightened around Crystal possessively. Crystal tried to move away from Quinten’s chest so that she could look at his face but, Quinten would not let Crystal move. After Quinten took a few minutes taking in Crystal’s scent he finally calmed down enough to say, “I am sorry for getting so angry my angel but, I am not angry with you. You should not have had to go through something like that. Did your maker do this horrible act before you were turned?” Crystal nodded in response to Quinten’s question. “Angel, I told you before that I would not push you into something that you are not ready for. You are my soulmate, and I am not going anywhere. My place is by your side no matter what has happened to you in your past or if we must wait an eternity to move onto the next part of the mating process. I will wait until you are ready.”

“I do not deserve someone like you Quinten. You should have a soulmate that will be able to give you everything that you desire.”

Quinten put his hand on Crystal’s cheek and said, “Crystal you are my other half, and I would not want anyone else. I have waited a long time for you to show up in my life. And just so that you know you do give me what I desire just by being my soul mate and accepting me.”

Crystal nodded not saying any more on the subject. Crystal smiled at Quinten and said, “I would like to get to know you better but, first I would like to get Stephanie back.”

“Our guards and friends might have some ideas on how to get Stephanie back. Lucas will be able to tell us what power we have if you would like to know what it is that you can do.”

“I would like to know what my powers are so, that we can come up with a better plan of rescuing Stephanie.”

“Then let us go see Lucas and our other allies.” Quinten set Crystal on her feet, took her hand once more into his, and led Crystal to his dorm room.

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Zander carried Stephanie into his hideout in the Appalachian Mountains. Zander had found that he like being in the mountains. It was beautiful, quiet, and serene. Stephanie had woken along the way to the hideout but, Zander was able to make Stephanie fall back asleep again. Before Zander arrived at the hideout, he used his power to make Stephanie forget about Crystal, school, and everything that happened while she had been there. Zander also implanted memories of Stephanie and him spending time together and that they had started the mating process. Zander lays Stephanie on his bed that Zander had created here and let her sleep. When Zander had regained his since of seeing and feeling his emotions, he knew that Crystal could not hold whatever power she had.

Zander could not believe that his power did not work on Crystal. Zander called his minions and told them to meet him at the hideout as soon as possible. Zander had found out that Quinten and Crystal would be visiting his parents over the Thanksgiving break. Zander needed to find out where his parents would be staying, and he needed the information on Crystal. Zander knew that his parents moved around a lot so that no one could pinpoint their location. Zander was frustrated and unhappy because he was no closer to his goal. And the longer Crystal and Quinten were together the more their abilities and bond would grow.

Zander had obtained some information on Stephanie but, it was not enough. Zander heard soft footsteps coming down the hallway. When Stephanie came into the room that he was standing in she asked, “Zander, my handsome man, where are we?”

“A safe place sweetheart.” Zander gathered Stephanie in my arms, walked back into his room with her and said, “We started something that I think we are both ready to finish.” Stephanie smiled seductively at me before pulling Zander in for a rough kiss. Awhile later Zander came out of his bedroom with a huge smile on his face and new mark on his shoulder from where Stephanie had bitten him. Stephanie and Zander had completed the mating process and he could fee her powers coursing through his body. Zander thought to himself if this is what it felt like when you completed the mating process then maybe it was not as bad as he thought. When Zander entered the meeting area in the hideout all his minions were standing there waiting for him.

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Quinten could not let go of the hatred that he had for Crystal’s sire. All Quinten could think about was finding Crystal’s sire and killing him for what he had done to Crystal. Quinten was quite sure that Crystal was not the first person that her sire had done this heinous act to, and her sire dissevered to be destroyed. One thing that you should be made aware of is that sires and their offspring shared a connection that could not be broken until one of them was dead. This connection allowed the sire or the offspring to call upon one another and they had to come when called.

Lucas was sitting on the sofa quietly with his eyes closed while he held onto Crystal’s hands. Crystal was standing before Lucas and was trying not to move but, was finding it extremely difficult because Quinten was scrutinizing both while Quinten stood behind the sofa watching them. Finally, Quinten decided to go into kitchen followed by Brody and Michael. Brody said, “Do not worry the guards are in me and Michael’s room getting situated. They should be over here momentarily. Have you had time to update your parents about what has happened?”

“No, I have not had time to contact them but, I will do so now. While I speak with my father will you two, please keep an eye on Crystal and Lucas. I do not want Lucas freaking Crystal out.” Michael and Brody nodded in acceptance of their assignment and went back into the living room while I went into my bedroom.

Quinten called Nicholas as soon as he was in his room with the door shut. Nicholas picked up the phone on the second ring and said, “Son it is unlike you to call this number. Is everything all right?”

“No, father everything is not all right. Zander broke into Stephanie and Crystal’s dorm room while one of my friends was watching it last night, kidnapped Stephanie, and confronted Crystal before doing so.”

Quinten heard his father growl in anger and after Nicholas calmed down, he said, “Zander has made the gravest error he will ever make. I will get the best tracker we have to your school right away.”

“Crystal was able to find out at least one of Zander’s powers. Crystal and I have also aged to twenty-five years old. Lucas is finding out what powers Crystal possess.”

“Crystal is very brave. Could you share with me what happened? Was the aging successful for you both? It seems like you have things well in hand.”

“Crystal called me so that I could hear the conversation that she and Zander were having. Zander tried to use his power on Crystal but, it did not work. Crystal is very preceptive and capable. The aging went perfectly.”

“The men that are there know that you are in command of them my son. I expect reports occasionally, Quinten. I need to know that our future queen is safe. Have I made myself clear?”

“I will try my hardest to update you when I can father. My friends all have this number and your private cell number just in case something happens.”

“Good, now see Crystal. Be safe and we will talk soon.”

Quinten growled as he hung up the phone. When Quinten turned around, he found Crystal in his room looking at the pictures set up around the room. Quinten smiled forgetting about his earlier anger, walked behind Crystal, placed his arms around her waist and asked, “How long have you been here?”

“Long enough to know that you father knows what is happening” Crystal said while picking up a family picture.

“I just want to know Stephanie is safe. I see these photos of your family and it reminds me that I only have Stephanie.”

“Angel, look at me.” Crystal placed the photo back and turned to look Quinten in the eyes. Quinten said looking at Crystal, “I know that I will never be able to replace Stephanie but, I do not want you thinking that you have no one else. I am your family now or at least I would like you to start thinking of me that way.”

“Thank you, my prince. I consider it an honor to call you a part of my family and I will remember what you have said. Are you ready to find out what powers I have?”

“I am ready if you are ready my angel.” Crystal nodded, took Quinten’s hand, and guided them back out into the living room. Crystal and Quinten found Lucas still seated on the sofa with his eyes closed so, they waited until Lucas opened his eyes.

Once Lucas opened his eyes, he looked at Crystal and Quinten and said, “You both may want to sit down.”