Nyssa pov.
We've been traveling for almost three days now, I'm very tired and I can't wait to get there. There is no sign of fatigue on Soleil. I talk to her a lot, she told me the story of the origin of vampires, how they got an amulet to protect from the sun, even how they feed without killing people. Lily was right, I don't need to prejudge.
- We're almost there. Look, up on the mountains is my kingdom. - said Soleil.
-Kingdom? -I asked in shock.
I looked at the mountains and saw only forests and stone. To have a kingdom you need to have a castle, and I don't see one anywhere.
- Don't be fooled by appearances. - she answered.
I didn't want to question her anymore, so as not to offend her somehow. After an hour's walk, we reached the foot of the mountain, I felt a chill, the sun was high in the sky, but here it was like night. The fog is between the trees so I can barely see in front of me, it looked like shadows were moving in the fog. Soleil came to the hidden entrance to the cave. It's very well hidden, if you don't know it's there there's no way you'd find it, you'd just walk in circles. We entered the cave, the stairs at the entrance were dizzyingly high and I guess they lead to the top mountains.
- When we get upstairs, hold on to me. Until I explain to the others who you are and why you are here, don't go too far. Clear?
- To the others? -I asked in shock.
- Yes, to the others. What did you think I was alone? - she laughed.
- Yes, no, I don't know what I was thinking. -I answered confused
When we arrived, I understood what she meant when she said the kingdom. At the very top of the mountain is a castle, a real castle, which is perfectly integrated into the mountain so that it looks like a part of it. All eyes were on me, then I saw how many vampires there were. They smelled me like I did them, I stood behind Soleil as she told me, she explained why I was there and surprisingly no one complained or protested.
- Come, I'll show you your room and the rest of the castle. Now you have met everyone and you don't have to be afraid. - said Soleil.
- We have a problem. -I answered.
-What? -she asked.
-I'm hungry. What will I eat? I'm not much of a bloodsucker.
Everyone burst out laughing.
- We'll do something for you. Who knows, maybe after some time with us you will become a bloodsucker. - said one woman
Soleil was showing me the castle, it was beautiful, on the other side of the castle there was a waterfall, through which when you exit there is a meadow and in the background a forest. There is lighting on the walls, Soleil says they have their own power source which is impressive. My room is huge, a big bed in the middle of the room, a small balcony on one side, and on the other side a door leading to a private bathroom. I was delighted.
- I have to go now. You get ready and go down to dinner. - said Soleil
- But what if I get lost? - I asked.
-Ask someone to take you to the dining room if you can't find it by yourself. You will meet someone, it is never empty.
I took a shower and realized that I hadn't had time to pack any of my clothes. Then someone knocked on the door, I wrapped a towel around myself and opened it.
- Miss Soleil said you didn't have time to bring your clothes so she sent this. -said a girl who looked my age.
- Thank you, I'm Nyssa. -I answered.
- I'm Lexi, I'll take you shopping tomorrow. We will buy everything you need. - she answered with a smile.
- It means a lot to me. - I smiled.
- Dinner is ready, get dressed and come down, we are all waiting for you.
- Oh, everyone? - I asked
- Yes, we want to get to know you better. We have a special dinner in your honor. Don't worry it doesn't involve c*****e. - she said laughing.
- Will you come in and wait for me to get dressed so we can go down together? -I asked.
-Of course. You don't have to be afraid of anyone, we won't do anything to you. - she answered.
I got dressed and we went down to dinner together. In the dining room there was a large table full of food and drinks, what caught my attention was that all the vampires were sitting behind it, as if they were waiting for me to have dinner together. I sat down and questions started pouring in from all sides. I felt comfortable, as if I had always been there.
- We want to keep you company so that you are not lonely. -said one man
- Thank you, really. -I answered.
- How do you like it here? - asked the other.
- It's beautiful. -I answered
- Feel like you're at home. -said one woman.
- Please, just not like at home. - I said
-Why?
- I was not welcome at home. Since mom and I came to the pack, the others bullied me, it continued until I left. I had a couple of friends who were never mean to me, Alpha and Luna were also nice, but that's why their son was the worst of all.
Everyone was in shock, they couldn't believe what they were hearing.
- That's where it will change. We will do everything to make you feel comfortable. I know there are stories circulating that we are merciless killers and that our species are mortal enemies, but we will show that it is not so.- Lexi said
- In essence, we need each other to survive. We know that the day will come when we need to defeat Igor and for that we need to be united, it is time for our species to live together in peace. -said one man.
I noticed that two seats at the table were empty.
-Who else needs to come? – I asked, pointing to the empty seats.
-Soleil will join us later and Aiden said he will come in two days.
- Who is Aiden? Soleil's husband? - I asked.
-No no. Aiden is her brother. He is the complete opposite of Soleil. For centuries, she tried to calm his wild side. When we think she succeeded, he proves otherwise. -Lexi answered
- Should I be afraid because of him? - I asked.
- You don't need to, Aiden may be the worst of all, but he won't counter me. - answered Soleil.
That calmed me down a bit. We spent the rest of the evening talking and laughing. I was lying in bed thinking about the past few days, my life completely turned upside down. I thought about my mother, how she feels now. What does Theo think? He's probably mad because I'm his mate. Can he reject me if I'm miles away from him? Will Any believe my letter? How is it possible that they accepted me better there than in their own pack? For the first time, I feel good, I feel accepted and calm even though there is a storm inside me. Will I ever return to my pack? The only fear I have is that Any will forget me and hate me, I would put up with anything, but if I was left without her, it would destroy me. Lily calmed me down, it's a real relief to have her.
Theo pov.
All weekend I was angry and furious about everything. I avoided my parents, I spent most of my time training, I had to take that anger out somewhere, better on a punching bag than on someone innocent. I swore to myself that no one would ever know that Nyssa was my mate, I would never forgive her for leaving like that. I have to somehow find out if I can reject her. Besides, the future Alpha needs a strong Luna and she is not that. If someone found out the truth it would ruin my reputation.
- Do you really mean that? -Jake asked
- Yes, she would only embarrass me. -I answered
- You are an i***t. – answered Jake unsatisfied.
- Well, I'm sorry, but you're stuck with me. -I answered
- Don't forget that you depend on me more than I depend on you. If you hadn't been a fool to her, maybe she wouldn't have left, and remember that you mistreated her, not her. One day you will regret everything. Jake said
- Stop whining for her. And if she had stayed, I wouldn't have accepted her as my mate. I have decided that Ella is the future Luna, and it will remain so. -I said
- When was the last time you saw her? She had a birthday when Nyssa did, maybe she found her mate that same evening. What are you going to do then? he asked
- Well, then she will reject him. My command must be obeyed, and besides, who would be so stupid as to choose someone irrelevant over a future Alpha? -I said
-You know, you'll have to learn the hard or the easy way that you can't get everything by force. Jake replied.
After that he retired. I had to go see Ella, I'll tell her I was sick so I didn't come. They will believe. David was with Any. Any was killing me with her eyes.
-Hey man, let's go for a drink. Want join us? – asked David
- I'm happy, but I don't think Any wants me around. -I answered
- I'm not like you, I don't disparage and I don't force people to run away. Right now you are my most hated person, but you are David's friend, so I will accept you, because that is what normal people do. - she answered.
I knew she blamed me for Nyssa leaving.
- It's not my fault that she left. -I answered
-Interestingly, she even told me not to blame you for leaving like that, you see, she knew I would blame you for that and she didn't want me to be angry with you. - she answered
- Wait, you talked to her? - I asked
- No, she knew I would try to talk her out of it, so she sent a letter by her mother. -she said
Any words confirmed my suspicion. I knew there was something else behind her leaving, I just had to find out what.
- Do you know who she left with? - I asked
- I have no idea and I'm not interested, but she's certainly better off with him than with you. - she answered
-Hey, hey, calm down. I feel that I am standing between two fires. said David
- Don't worry man, I won't bother you anymore, I'm going to see Ella to see how she is. -I answered
Any wanted to say something but kept silent. I knew they weren't going to tell me anything about the man Nyssa left with, but I had to try. Along the way I bought a bouquet of roses and a diamond necklace for Ella. As my future Luna, she deserves the best. She immediately jumped on me, that meant she hadn't found her mate, I felt relieved. Jake was furious with me.
- Love, where have you been? Why didn't you come to my birthday? I can't wait to show you what I look like when I shift. she exclaim
-Forgive me, I was sick so I didn't want to risk infecting you. -I answered.
- My careful love. - she said kissing me
- Here, this is your present. As my future Luna, you deserve only the best.
-Thank you. - she answered
Her eyes flashed when she saw the diamond necklace.
- You turned 18 years. From this we can see that we are not mate, but you have to promise me that you will reject him when you find him. I will do the same when I find my mate. -I said.
I have to shut her up about Nyssa. I don't lie to her because I will reject Nyssa as soon as I find a way.
-Of course, love. You don't have to worry about it at all. For me, there is only you. -she said
-Excellent. -I answered
- I think that's enough talking, we could have some fun. she said seductively
She didn't need to tell me twice, I tore her clothes off. I f****d her like never before, the room echoed with moans, she screamed with pleasure. Luckily the house was empty, otherwise the others would have thought I was torturing her. I c*m on her stomach. I've been without s*x for days, that's never happened to me. I thought I was going to explode with how horny I was, but my c**k wasn't coming down, I needed more. I f****d her in all positions and she was insatiable, she was asking for more. I think she won't be able to walk for days because of how hard I rammed into her, her p***y was red, covered in juices. I spread her p***y, and then I started on her ass.She simply allowed me everything, now not only will she not be able to walk, but she won't even be able to sit. When I finished she was covered in c*m, leaking from all her holes. She bought it and licked her fingers. She was the best at this job.