Vampire Luna

If Opposites Attract...

Jett

“Why would you give her my name?!” Connor yelled.

I sighed, “I told you already I’m sorry. I just panicked. I couldn’t say my name. What if she knew who I was. Just don’t worry. I need to go meet her anyway.”

“If she shows up.” Connor pointed out.

“Yeah I know.”

“Do you want me to go with you?”

“No. She might smell you anyway. Trust me, she’s so ditzy, I don’t think she’s smart enough to set up a trap. She tried to look dangerous, but after 5 seconds of talking with her, she was opening up and everything.” I said.

“Okay fine, just mind link me when you get there. And when you leave.” 

“Sure thing mom.” I said, rolling my eyes.

I headed off to the woods. I knew this was crazy. An Alpha would never engage with a vampire this way. I couldn’t decide if that meant I was being a better Alpha than most, or a stupider one. I was following my scent from last night. Then I started to smell her. It was weird though. Vampire’s always smelled like death, and she did. But there was something else there. Roses? Just a hint. Was that even possible? Maybe she put on some perfume or something that mixed with her natural scent, but it didn’t feel that was it.

I walked out into the clearing where she sat on the same boulder as yesterday. Her hair was pulled up into a bun, she didn’t have on any makeup, and she wasn’t dressed as fancy as yesterday. She was actually in black leggings, a white shirt, and a grey cardigan. She looked so different from the girl I saw yesterday. She looked so casual and laid back. Pretty. I mean she was pretty yesterday, but something about seeing her in this clothing when I thought vampires always looked like they belonged in a renaissance fair, made me think she was beautiful.

I didn’t realize what I was doing, until my eyes made their way to her neck. Before I could stop myself I pointed to it and said, “You’re not wearing your necklace. Did things not go well with your fiance?”

Her hands went to her neck like she forgot it wasn’t there. “Oh yeah. No it’s as fine as it could be I guess. Thanks for asking though.”

I nodded and got closer as she continued, “What about you? You seemed like you wanted to talk about something yesterday. I’m all ears.”

She smiled sweetly, and leaned forward. Crap. I forgot I had to think of something to tell her. I wasn’t that good at making up stories. The only thing I could think was to tell her something that wouldn’t give away that I was the next Alpha, but also something real enough, that I wouldn’t have to keep track of my lies. So before I could think I started to say, “I kinda have a girlfriend for the past 3 years, and I’m scared she’s not my mate. She seems to be certain that she is. But I’m not sure anymore.”

Morgan blinked at me like she was mulling over what I said. Truth was I couldn’t believe I admitted that out loud, especially to a vampire.

Stupid 

I heard my wolf Zeke say. He couldn’t believe it either. 

It’s all for the plan. 

It better work

It will.

“I’m sorry if I seem stupid, but aren’t wolf mates, like your literal soul mate.” Morgan asked. 

I nodded. “Yeah. They are.”

She was hesitating, like she didn’t want to say the wrong thing. “Then, why’re you so worried? If you know whoever you mate is, is your soulmate, then if it is her, she’s the one who’s made for you. And if she isn’t then sure you’ll have to break up after three years, but isn’t it better to do it to be with the one you’ll always love, then to be with someone who isn’t actually meant for you. If you ask me, I kind of envy that. You get to know who’s the one you’re meant for 100% heart and soul. You’re not forced into some loveless marriage.”

She looked at the ground. I forgot that she told me she was marrying someone she didn’t love. She made my problems seem so simple, and stupid. I actually felt embarrassed for even bringing it up to her. She may be a vampire, but she seemed to actually have a heart. She actually cared about who she ended up with. She was right. Us wolves were lucky. We usually never had to wonder.

I got closer to her, “Hey I’m sorry I didn’t mean to bring that up. It does suck that you’re marrying someone you don’t like. But he’ll probably be nice once you get to know him.”

She looked back up at me. Her eyes told me that I was wrong. I sighed. I wasn’t sure why I was worried about upsetting her, but knowing that I said something that made her sad, hurt me. I got close enough to her to put my hand on her thigh. I almost flinched at how cold she felt even through her clothes. She seemed to flinch at my touch, and I suddenly regretted touching her, so I quickly pulled back.”Sorry I didn’t mean to scare you.”

I knew her for two days, and in those two days I learned she was always changing personality. She suddenly wasn’t preppy and ditzy like yesterday. She was looking up at me with big wonder filled eyes. I didn’t care that they were the red eyes of a vampire. I just loved the way she was looking at me. What was she doing to me?

Nova.

Is that what being warm felt like? His touch was so warm, that had to be what it was, because I’ve never felt anything like it before. I knew that we were opposites in that way, he was warm, and I was cold, that was how vampires and werewolves were. I never cared much for warmth. I had felt part of it when I sat by a fireplace, or pulled on a jacket. But never like this. The warmth that his body had was so different, so light and full of life. I had never felt what life felt like.I had never hated being so cold more than I do now. 

I knew I was staring up at him, and I couldn’t stop. I felt like a child. I felt like the royal little brat who wanted more, because I couldn’t help but reach out my hand and take his in mine. It was like little tingles, dancing all over my hand. I wanted to shiver at the same time though, like my body didn’t understand what it was feeling, or didn’t know how it went from being like ice, to being so...warm.

I was on autopilot as my other hand reached up to grab his arm. Without warning I snapped out of it. My eyes met his green ones, as he looked at me with concern. I pulled back. “No, no. I’m sorry it’s just you’re so…” I couldn’t even finish my sentence as I trailed off, but he must have known, because suddenly he whispered out.

“Warm?”

I nodded. 

“Yeah, you’re really cold.”

I gasped a little, “Oh I’m sorry really.”

He had a small smile on his face, “Why do you keep apologizing. I’m the one who touched you first anyway.

I could’ve just said I didn’t know. I could’ve just shrugged and changed the conversation. Instead I decided to be honest. No, I couldn’t help but be honest. “It’s just, cold isn’t really a nice sensation. When you hear humans talk they never really want to be cold. They always bundle themselves up, or turn on heaters. Warm. That’s a nice sensation.”

“They also turn on fans and wear tank tops when it's hot.”

He was trying to make me feel better. I smiled for real as I said, “Exactly, when it’s hot. But not warm. You’re warm. Not too hot, but not cold at all. Just right.”

He laughed a little. “Well I can honestly say that no one has ever complimented me on my body temperature. I guess since everyone in the pack is the same. But thank you. Don’t sell yourself short either. I’ve never actually been cold like that before. It’s weird, but it’s fresh. It’s like I finally know what winters are supposed to feel like. And I like snow by the way.”

Did he always try to make people feel better like that? He was good at it. “Thanks I guess. You’re nice. For a wolf.”

He let out another laugh, this time louder. “Gee, thanks. I thought we weren’t really going for that whole enemies type thing, but if you want to, I guess you’re really easy to talk to truly. For a vampire.”

This time I couldn’t help but let out a little giggle. It really was odd what was happening. I couldn’t believe I was even being honest with him. I thought I would come out here, and pretend to be nice, and pretend to like him. But I think I genuinely did like him. 

I started to like him even more when he got close again. 

“Here.” He started as he lifted his hands toward me. “You don’t have to be sorry. And I do want to know what it feels like again. I don’t think I’ll even get the chance again, so just take my hands.”

I didn’t hesitate as I listened, and took his hands in mine, locking our fingers together. 

Warm. It felt so nice, the tingles it sent was fascinating. He was starting to feel welcoming. I think I loved it.

Jett

Cold. It was piercing yet so fresh. The small shiver it sent was enthralling. It actually started to feel warm. She actually started to feel welcoming. I think I loved it.

 Nova

We made a promise to meet each other again in two days. I had to get my mind away from what it felt like to touch him, because I knew that I only had one goal in mind. I needed to use him. For a bit I did feel bad about that. After all, he was being genuinely nice to me. But that didn’t change what he was, or the way our kinds felt about one another. There were some covens that would never have a treaty with wolves to begin with. They would s*******r them as soon as they laid eyes on them. The only reason we made the treaty is because our coven, and their pack, are one of the largest in the country. If we got into a fight both sides would lose many people. We all decided it wasn’t worth it. If they were a smaller pack, I know my father would have attacked by now. 

I understood that. I may not have thought about the whole politics that came with becoming Vampire Queen much, but as it got closer I started to look into it. I started to spend my time in the library reading about our history. I read about our coven, and my ancestors who were before me. I read about the fall of my grandfather to an Alpha from another pack. I learned that my father really didn’t want to sign the treaty because of that, he wanted nothing to do with wolves, but he had to. At that time Nicolai was small, and he was afraid they would go after him, to try and stop our family lineage. This was years ago before my mother was even in the picture. It was back when my father was married to Nicolai’s mother. 

It was odd to read about Nicolai and his mother. I had never even met his mother. When my father divorced her, she just left. She didn’t even stay for Nicolai. Even though he and I weren’t too close since he was a lot older, I knew that hurt him. I could see the way he’d stare at me when I was with my mother. Of course my mother loved him too, but I knew the idea of your own mother abandoning you was something that didn’t go away easily.

When I was born Nicolai was already 70 years old, he had been training to become Vampire King as soon as he turned 25, and stopped aging. Which is why I never really saw my father much growing up. His pride and joy was Nicolai. 

When he died, the castle seemed even more gloom than usual. I didn’t even know that was possible. I could tell my mother did her best to keep my father happy, but nothing except a new male heir could make him happy. 

I know I was not supposed to be Vampire Queen, yet all I want is for my father to see that I can do it. I know I can. If I can just get close to the wolf pack, the head of an Alpha would prove it.