Darkmyth University

Chapter Twelve

Crystal's POV

I woke up the next morning feeling different. When I tried to move I felt a strong arm pull me closer to a firm body. I froze, then everything that happened yesterday came back to me and I smiled. I was so happy because I was now able to call Quinten mine. I turned my head, found him staring at me, and I asked with a smile, "Were you watching me sleep?"

"I was my angel. Does that bother you?"

"No my prince it does not bother me. I am feeling so much better this morning."

"I am glad to hear it, my angel. What do you want to do today princess?"

"I want to prepare for getting Stephanie. Then, maybe we can do something together?" I ask with a raised brow.

"I will plan something for this evening. Let us go see if we can find Michael, Brody, and Lucas."

I nod, get up, walk toward the bathroom, look back, and ask, "Want to take a shower with me, my prince?" Before I could reach the bathroom door, Quinten had his arms wrapped around me and was kissing my neck. I moaned as he got closer to my mark. Quinten lifted me easily, took us into the bathroom, turned on the shower, and stepped under the hot spray with me still in his arms. Quinten nibbled on his mark and my hands pulled on his hair as a fire started to spread throughout my body.

Quinten placed my feet on the floor softly, put me against the shower wall while keeping me under the spray, and kissed me finally. I grazed my fingernails down his back while kissing him back with everything I had. A while later, after we had washed, we dressed and made our way to Quinten's room to see if the guys were there. I could not believe that I was missing school but, Quinten assured me that he had everything handled and that we could make up our work when we had taken care of things.

Quinten's POV

I awoke as Crystal was starting to stir. I could not believe that we were now almost fully mated. I wanted to get this situation with Stephanie and Zander under control. I had contacted the dean and told him to excuse our absences because we were dealing with a family issue. As it turned out my father had also called the school and told them the same thing. I could feel the powers that Crystal had shared with me coursing through my body. It was strange that we were going to be the most powerful vampire royalty in our history. Of course, I was going to have to tell Crystal this but, maybe I would wait until all of this was over.

When I looked down at my angel it was like seeing for the first time all over again. I do not know if I was ever going to feel less for Crystal then I did right now. I hoped not because I loved Crystal with all of my heart. When Crystal woke we talked and I was glad to hear her say that she wanted to train. I did not want to bring Cyrstal into this battle without knowing her full capabilities as well as my own. I sent a message to the guys while Crystal was making us some breakfast. I could feel that Crystal's cravings for blood had diminished greatly since she had reached the age of majority. They texted me back saying that one of the guards would be happy to train Crystal and would meet us in the gym in an hour.

I walked into the kitchen, smiled as I watched Crystal set the table, and said, "I just texted Brody, Lucas, and Michael."

Crystal turned to me and asked, "And what did they have to say?"

"One of the guards is going to train us which, I find rather convenient. I know that we will be able to trust them which eases my mind greatly. Are you sure that you are really up to this?"

"The sooner we start my training the better. Besides, Marissa should be contacting you in a few days and I would rather be prepared."

"Just let me know when you have had enough. We do not have to learn everything in one day."

"I know that my prince. Now come eat." Crystal said sitting in her seat. I join Crystal at the table with a smile but, worrying about her. I did not really want Crystal coming with us but, she was the only surprise that we had against Zander as of right now. Besides, I knew that even if I told Crystal to stay she would not listen. Stephanie was Crystal’s only family and I knew that she wanted to help save her friend and mother figure. I was happy that Crystal was so connected to someone but, it also frightened me because I was not that close to her yet.

Lucas's POV

When Quinten had texted I was taking a walk around campus. I was happy to find out that they had marked one another. It would make it easier to take Zander down with them almost fully mated. I was glad to know that we also had someone on the inside. I cleared my mind as I entered the cafe' to grab some breakfast. When I was inside I smelled a mixture of honey and mint. When a raven-haired, blue-eyed woman asked, "And what can I get for you today?"

I sat there for a minute as color and feelings entered my world. I said softly, "You could tell me your name."

The woman finally looked me in the eye, gasped, and said, "My name is Regina Thompson."

"My name is Lucas Jenkins. Can you have breakfast with me, Regina?"

"I am in the middle of my shift but, I can have lunch with you Lucas."

I almost lost it when my name came out of Regina’s luscious lips but, I reined in my feelings and said, "I will pick you up here at one." Regina just nods at me and then I say, "Can I have a large cappuccino and a blueberry scone." Regina rings me up and before she hands me my receipt she puts her number on the back. Had I not been paying very close attention to Regina I would not have caught her doing it at all. Regina’s speed was twice of anyone that I knew maybe except for Quinten but, I was pleasantly pleased with that. I graze Regina’s hand softly as I take the receipt from her and feel the most wonderful tingles travel through my body. I find a table in her line of vision so that I can watch my beautiful mate.

Michael's POV

The guards and I were shooting the breeze in my apartment. They told me about Quinten's parents and how they did not really treat anyone like a servant. It sounded like Quinten to a tee. Quinten had not shown any of us that he was superior to us in any way. Quinten had made us feel like family. I was surprised that his parents were the same way but, they had been nothing but kind to us when we met them. They also told me how they were chosen to be a part of the guard for the royal family and let me tell you that it does not sound like a walk in the park.

First, they have to stand in front of the elder council, which from what I have heard is no easy task and answer all kinds of questions. The questions they ask range from vampire history to the human world. Secondly, they have to demonstrate their powers but, they must be their full powers which do not happen until you find your mate. Finally, they have to train for an entire year in a facility, that they cannot know the location of, run by the most experienced vampires in the world. To me this sounded like something that I could do but, first I had to find my mate. I talked to the guards once I had received Quinten's text and they happily volunteered to train us. I sent a quick message back to Quinten. We spent the rest of our time with Brody playing on the PlayStation.