Blood Rose Kings

Evelyn Chapter - 3

Evelyn's eyes widened as her sister, Posey, grasped her shoulders, her voice barely above a whisper.

"Evie, listen carefully. Mom and Dad aren't telling you everything. Those vampires...they're not what they seem."

Evelyn's mind reeled. "What do you mean?"

Posey's gaze darted around the room, ensuring they were alone. "They're using you, Evie. Your blood...it's special. They need it to maintain their power."

Evelyn's thoughts swirled. Her parents had always been secretive about their dealings with the vampire community.

Just then, her parents, Adela and Valentin, entered the room, accompanied by two imposing figures.

Ryker's piercing emerald eyes seemed to bore into Evelyn's soul, while Kael's icy gaze sent shivers down her spine.

Adela's smile was tight-lipped. "Evelyn, dear, we need to attend another meeting. Your...guardians will keep you safe."

Valentin's eyes locked onto Evelyn's, his expression serious. "We'll return soon. Behave, and don't worry."

As her parents departed, Evelyn felt a strange sense of unease. Posey's words lingered in her mind.

Ryker's charming smile seemed to falter for a moment before he regained his composure. "Evelyn, come, let's get acquainted."

Kael's gaze narrowed, his voice low and husky. "We have much to discuss."

Posey stepped forward, her eyes flashing with defiance. "Leave her alone. You're not taking her anywhere."

Ryker's smile twisted. "And who are you to stop us, little Posey?"

Kael's voice was laced with menace. "You'd do well to remember your place."

Evelyn's heart swelled with gratitude for her sister's bravery. She stood tall, her voice firm. "Leave Posey alone. She's just trying to protect me."

Ryker's eyes seemed to gleam with amusement, while Kael's gaze turned glacial.

Just as the tension escalated, two figures entered the room.

Asher's wild, honey-blonde hair and sapphire eyes sparkled with warmth, while Cormac's dark, brooding gaze seemed to command attention.

Asher's smile was disarming. "Ah, Ryker, Kael, no need to frighten the ladies."

Cormac's deep voice was a gentle rumble. "Posey, Evelyn, you're safe. We won't let anyone harm you."

Ryker's smile never wavered, but his eyes flashed with irritation. "Asher, Cormac, perfect timing. We were just getting acquainted with Evelyn."

Asher's gaze locked onto Evelyn's, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "I'm sure you were. But we're here now, and we'll make sure Evelyn's safe."

Cormac's dark gaze swept the room, his eyes lingering on Posey before returning to Evelyn. "We won't let anyone harm you, Evelyn. You're under our protection now."

Posey's grip on Evelyn's arm tightened. "I don't trust them, Evie. Don't go anywhere with them."

Evelyn's heart raced as she looked at the four vampire guardians. Ryker and Kael seemed to embody danger, while Asher and Cormac radiated a sense of safety.

Ryker's voice dropped to a whisper. "Evelyn, come with us. We'll show you the truth about your blood, about your destiny."

Asher's smile faltered, his eyes clouding. "Ryker, no. That's not what we agreed on."

Cormac's deep voice was a gentle warning. "Ryker, don't push her. She needs time."

Evelyn's mind reeled, torn between the conflicting desires to trust and to flee. She looked at Posey, who shook her head, her eyes wide with fear.

Evelyn's emotions seesawed between wariness and curiosity. Were these newcomers friends or foes?

The argument escalated, the vampire guardians' voices rising in frustration. Ryker's emerald eyes flashed with anger. "You're being obstinate, Posey. We're trying to protect Evelyn."

Posey stood firm, her eyes blazing. "I won't let you near her. You're using her for her blood."

Kael's gaze turned glacial. "How dare you. We're sworn to defend her."

Asher's voice was laced with irritation. "Posey, come on. We're not the enemy."

Cormac's deep voice was a gentle warning. "Posey, don't push us. We're trying to help."

Evelyn watched the exchange, her eyes narrowing. She was angry at the vampires' disrespect towards her sister, but a part of her was amused. They had no idea what they were up against.

Posey's voice rose above the din. "I won't back down. You're not taking her anywhere."

Ryker's smile twisted. "Fine. We'll do this the hard way."

Just then, Evelyn's phone rang, shrill in the silence. She smirked, recognizing the number, but didn't answer. The ringing continued, capturing everyone's attention.

Ryker's eyes snapped to the phone, his brow furrowed. "Who is it?"

Evelyn just glared at the vampires, her smile growing wider. Posey's eyes locked onto hers, confusion giving way to understanding.

"Evie, who is it?" Posey asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

Evelyn's smile was enigmatic. "Just someone who can help me even the playing field."

Posey's eyes widened, a spark of realization igniting within them. She knew her sister's cunning nature, and Evelyn's smile told her that she had a plan.

The phone finally stopped ringing, but the silence was more oppressive than ever. The vampire guardians exchanged uneasy glances, sensing they were no longer in control.

Asher's voice broke the silence, his tone cautious. "Evelyn, what are you planning?"

Evelyn's gaze never wavered. "Just wait and see. Two can play that game."

Ryker's eyes narrowed. "You're making a mistake, Evelyn. We're your only allies."

Evelyn's smile grew wider. "Am I?"

Kael's gaze turned icy. "You're playing with fire, Evelyn."

Evelyn's eyes sparkled with mischief, but only Posey noticed. The others were too caught up in their own frustration to see the glint in her eye.

Cormac's deep voice was a gentle warning. "Evelyn, don't do something you'll regret."

Evelyn's smile never faltered. "Too late for that."

The air seemed to vibrate with anticipation, the outcome hanging precariously in the balance.

What would Evelyn's next move be? Only Posey knew that her sister's smile was a warning sign, a sign that she was about to unleash a storm.

Ryker's eyes flashed with anger as he snatched the phone from Evelyn's hand. He scrolled through her history, his brow furrowed in suspicion. Then, he called the recent number.

The room fell silent as they waited for someone to pick up.

Finally, a cheerful voice answered, "Domino's Pizza, can I take your order?"

The vampire guardians sighed in relief, their tense postures easing.

Ryker's eyes narrowed at Evelyn, a hint of amusement dancing in their depths. "You were messing with us, little one."

Evelyn's smile grew wider, though she hadn't been teasing them at all. But she decided to play along, to keep them off guard. "Maybe I was, maybe I wasn't."

Posey gulped, shaking her head. She knew her sister's cunning nature, and Evelyn's smile told her that she was up to something.

As the argument escalated, Evelyn felt a surge of protectiveness towards her sister. She grabbed Posey's hand, leading her towards the bedroom. "I think we've had enough fun for today."

The vampires called after them, their voices fading as Evelyn closed the bedroom door behind them. She turned to Posey, her smile faltering for a moment. "Thanks for having my back, sis."

Posey's eyes widened, her voice barely above a whisper. "Evie, what's going on? What's your plan?"

Evelyn's smile returned, a fierce glint in her eye. "Don't worry, Posey. I've got this. And I'll always protect you."

Just then, Evelyn's parents walked into the kitchen, oblivious to the tension. "Hey, girls! How was your day?" their mother called out, starting to prepare dinner.

Evelyn's father cleared his throat, his eyes clouding with guilt. "Actually, we need to talk to you both about something."

Their mother's expression turned somber, her eyes darting between Evelyn and Posey. "We're sorry, girls. We know we've been keeping secrets from you, and we're sorry if we've put you in harm's way."

Evelyn's eyes narrowed, her anger still simmering. "You think?"

Posey stepped forward, her voice firm. "You need to tell us the truth. What's going on with the vampires? Why are they really here?"

Their father sighed, rubbing his temples. "We'll explain everything, we promise. But please, just hear us out."

Evelyn crossed her arms, her eyes flashing with skepticism. "Try us."

As their parents began to explain, Evelyn's mind wandered back to the vampires. She knew they weren't going to give up easily. She needed a plan to protect herself and Posey.

Evelyn shook her head. "Can we get some sleep? It's been a long day."

Her mother had tears in her eyes. While her father looked remorse.

Her father looked at them and said "Of course."

With that Evelyn grabbed her sister's hand and walked toward her bedroom.

Her parents disappeared into the kitchen.

Halfway to her bedroom, Evelyn turned to face the vampires, a wicked grin spreading across her face. "f**k yourselves!" she spat, her eyes blazing with defiance.

Posey shook her head, a proud smile spreading across her face. "Nice one, Evie," she mouthed, her eyes sparkling with amusement.

The vampires' smirks faltered, their faces darkening with anger. But Evelyn just smiled, knowing she had the upper hand.