THEIR ΦΩΤΙΆ(LIGHT)

You Look Like My Mate

JACKY

We had planned on not sleeping today. Mar, Ceci and I first cooked something then went to our bedroom to watch Netflix.

We cuddled in the sheets while watching 50 Shades of Grey and I kept blushing. Not after trying to ground my breathing, to not go into a panic attack.

I wonder where I got the strength from.

After that we settled on It's okay to not be okay, a Korean drama series that had us all crying.

I swear I was even hiccupping, not that my situation was way better than theirs.

I remember when we're on periods, we all have periods at the same time.

I don't know why but it's kind of a hormonal thing. My period cramps are always bad compared to theirs.

We're normally moody, hence we cry as if there's no tomorrow.

Seb drops Mar at my place, while James does the same to Ceci, saying they can't handle their constant mood changes. Those days we're normally not ourselves.

Speaking of periods, I guess we'll be having our monthly visitors in 3 days, hell is gonna start again.

I groan and they turn their heads to me with their eyebrows creased enquiring.

" Babes I was thinking of going home to grab my phone. "

I say to them but I'm soon shocked when Mar hands me my phone.

" I asked Seb to bring it when you were talking with Dean. Before you say something you have a new email notification. "

She says in a duh-tone.

My heart pounds on my ear when I open the mail. I could feel my pulse rate increasing so does my galloping heart beat.

Wonder why I'm so tensed when it's just an email.

Ceci squeezes my knee gently with an assuring smile. I didn't know I was this emotionally attached to the company.

Unable to read the email, I gave Mar for her to read it for me. She nodded in understanding and started reading the main part, obviously.

" Jacky, you're supposed to show up at the interview later at 11 am! Damn I can't believe they accepted you. I'm so happy and proud of you. Come here..."

She engulfs me in a hug that almost made me breathless.

What? That was fast!

I don't know why this news brings me relief and worry at the same time. Ceci notices my mixed expression.

When doesn't this b***h notice things?

I think to myself, but her concern-laced voice notifies me that I just zoned out.

" Baby, what's wrong? Everything's gonna be fine and you got us. Especially, you got this!"

Mar's expression is the same, and I reply,

" I don't know what's wrong. I just feel nostalgic about it. I feel relieved at the same time worried, that I shouldn't do it. I have a bad feeling on this but at the same time I feel I yearn to do this, it feels like I have something that I've always yearned for yet it's dangerous. I don't know if this feeling exists. "

I say to them chuckling sadly. Ceci hugs me, saying,

" It does, trust me. Don't worry about it too much. If it's meant to be, then it shall be. Call us whenever you feel uncomfortable and we'll be there in full force. No worries love, you've got this and us. "

I smiled but I couldn't help feeling like there's a double meaning when she said, 'meant to be'.

" I already invited Dominic Martins over for your lunch date. You'll meet later after your interview."

Mar says and I frown.

"Then you'll meet Dean later at the Arch since we're celebrating you!"

She added and I sighed looking up to Ceci for help but she doesn't say anything.

I guess I need sleep after all then I shall wake up for my interview later at 10 am.

"Sounds like a good plan to me since it's just 4 am. Goodnight babies, I love youuu!"

Ceci says while kissing our cheeks while we do the same. We cuddle in bed and go to bed.

MASON

The elders had summoned my presence with their 'important issue' but here we are, waiting for the person causing this

'important issue' to be important.

We've waited for almost 15 minutes and I have to control the urge to go to my mate for a cuddle.

Don't know they what I'm putting at stake to be here? My mate is out there sleeping alone in cold sheets.

Their Queen to be specific.

I roll my eyes when my darkness Rune, mocks me,

'Stop overreacting. She doesn't feel the cold sheets you keep bluffing about'.

Yeah you read right.

I'm the only vampire who can talk to my darkness, we can even split into two. More like the only vampire that has a darker side.

It's like we're different personalities, I'm more human and he's ruthless, believe me when I say he is ruthless.

All these crazy ideas of stalking my mate were his, he's a possessive freak.

Not that I'm complaining since I also suggested worse ways like kidnapping her and tying her to the bed.

Speaking of tying her, she'll be having an interview tomorrow. As much as I'd like to go, I'll be sending Nick.

I don't want her finding about me yet, there's time for that.

For now I want her to yearn for me, our bond working its magic. So that by the time I'll claim her, her body and mind will contradict.

Giving me the perfect opportunity to pounce and she'll never think of letting go, ever.

That's what makes me different to that vampire psychiatrist of hers, God knows what I'm thinking to do to him.

I was busy thinking about my mate when I heard footsteps on the marble floor before the large double doors were opened.

I looked up and whatever I saw was next to impossible.

I saw a replica of my mate, red hair, grey eyes, lips and down to her figure, but her freckled face had wrinkles.

If it wasn't for those marks of age, I'd have taken her to my room and kept her there.

What I don't understand is how, what, why is she even here. What does she want with the vampire king when she's human.

But she's giving off a darker aura. I see two tall guys behind her, whom I assume are his sons from their red hairs.

They bow before me and start,

" Your highness, I'm Aurora and these are my sons, Damon and Ace. "

She introduces herself and I tell her to rise.

" I came here today since a prophecy states that Ace's mate is a vampire. We've travelled all the vampire covens but she's not yet found, therefore we came here as our last chance hoping to have a place to stay. "

She timidly says but I find it difficult to believe. I can't smell fear from her. I know the rules strictly forbid sabotaging a mate bond.

" How do you know about vampires when you're human beings? Since he's human, how does he know about mate bond and what prophecy is that? "

I enquire looking directly at her also keeping my senses on alert so that I can detect lies.

" Your highness..." I cut her off with,

" Let the boy talk for himself. " I like people talking for themselves.

" Sir, my dad was a hunter who came from a seer family. Before he died, he gave me this book that states the prophecy. "

He says, showing me a black covered book. The elders and every other vampire in the room bared their fangs protectively with the mention of the word ' hunter ' .

I raised my hand in assurance of their safety, and the room quieted down. A guard passed the book and I observed it.

These people might be speaking the truth, but I can't underestimate their capabilities. I was alert but acted rather calmly.

I could see beads of sweat forming on his forehead, it normally happens when people confront me and I resist the urge of smirking.

Nick always complains that I'm intimidating and unapproachable. I clear my throat loudly to gain everyone's attention.

" How long do you plan to stay here? Because I'm giving you a month to stay and guards during the stay. If you outstay your welcome and you're attacked by vampires don't blame me for it. "

I watch her expression which turns to relief.

" Nick, show them to their rooms in the palace, away from too many vampires. Also, assign guards for their protection. "

I say while looking at her, trying to figure out why she resembles my woman. They bow their heads and turn leave.

Once they are out, the elders start asking their never ending questions.

" Your highness, with all due respect why did you let them in when they're hunters, a harm to us? "

Alka, one of the elders asked politely.

" Alka, hunters being mated to vampires is a good chance of saving our species. Yes they're our enemies, therefore we need to keep them closer. Plus, our rules forbid sabotaging a mate bond. "

I state which they all agree in understanding. It seems that was their main question as I adjourned the meeting shortly.

I mindlink Nick to do a background check on them and their whereabouts in the last few months.

Not forgetting to tell him to know the reason why that woman looks like my mate.

After I was done with the palace work, I quickly teleported to her room which was empty. I found the covers thrown on the floor as her shoes were left behind.

I took my phone and looked at my phone and saw that she was sleeping soundly when she started having nightmares.

She was screaming and I felt bad since I wasn't there to protect her. I wasn't there to tell she's okay.

I can see that she quickly ran off leaving her phone behind. I opened her phone, saved my number and took hers.

I felt a presence behind me when I turned and saw Sebastian, the werewolf alpha.

" What are you doing here ? "

My voice is laced with bitterness as I take a stance to fight.

" Take it easy Mason. Your mate is in safe hands and as she had a nightmare. "

He says not bothering to look at me.

" How do you know her? How do you know that she's my mate ? "

I say quite loudly this time.

" Chill out Mase, she's my mate's best friend and she's my responsibility to protect. It's been a long time since we talked so casually. "

Seb says which I roll my eyes at him. Yes, he's our friend, Nick's and I's friend.

You won't believe that we went to the same schools and we've trained together, his beta, James too is our friend.

I pat his shoulder since we've come from far with this guy.

" How've you been Seb? Is your mate human?"

I ask and he says,

" I've been quite good but responsibilities are nerving for sure. My mate's a human like yours. Bro, you'll have a tough time handling her. She's a hard nut to crack. "

He says which I smirk, I love them bratty. He's one of a few who knows about my darkness.

" Anyway, I don't want to get into more trouble with my mate so pass me your mate's phone. "

He says bringing forward his hand. My jealousy spikes and I don't want to give him.

Why should I?

" Come on Mase, I gotta go. I'm the alpha but she's the only one who can order me around. Give me the phone and I'll get you to see her. "

That offer is too good to let it pass.

" Let's go. "

I didn't think twice as seeing her is a priority. Since I have powers, we teleport to his house and I make myself invisible while masking my scent.

I follow her scent and follow her to the bathroom and she starts to strip.

' I think we should leave before I think about taking her in this room on the wall. '

My darkness muses and I leave while hard.

' I'll see you in two days baby, make sure you look delicious enough. '

I say to her in my mind, teleporting to my bathroom and jerking off.

I can't wait any longer, I'll make her know who she belongs to the day after tomorrow.