Darkmyth University

Chapter Four

Zander's (Quinten's twin brother) POV

I cursed myself. How could I have not noticed Crystal in my classes today? I may be able to save this situation if I get my head out of my ass. I was so sick of Quinten being the golden child. Quinton was able to get whatever he wanted whenever he wanted while I was tossed aside like a rotten bag of potatoes. Since I was born four minutes after my brother I was never going to be anything except the second fiddle and the bane of my parent’s existence. My mother, Vanessa, could see into the future and she saw that if I stayed with our family I would kill scores of humans just to get some attention from my family. Little did my mother know that I found this out from an informant inside the palace years later when I was old enough to understand? I came up with a plan that day to seize the throne from my father and my brother. I would turn the vampire world upside down. I had found some vampires while I had been traveling that did not like my father or the way that he ran the kingdom. I convinced them that I could take them down if they joined my cause and they had.

I heard Crystal accept the dinner invitation that Quinten gave at lunch and cringed. I was going to have to use my power on Crystal at some point because I can foresee that she was already falling for him. I will see how things play out for now since I had no information on Crystal and I had nowhere to go. I had sent a letter to one of my informants with Crystal's name on it to see if he could dig anything up for me. If my informant had not sent me something in a day I would find him and make his life mine.

Quinten's POV

I had flowers, a dress, and shoes delivered to Crystal's room. I did not want to be over-indulgent but, I could not help spoiling Crystal a bit. I wanted this night to be one that Crystal would remember for a very long time. This whole situation about how Crystal had feelings and could see in color could come back to bite me in the ass. I had to tread very lightly and not tell Crystal about what I had found out from my father until after I had revealed that I was a royal. How could I keep this all from Crystal when all I wanted was to be upfront and honest with her? I suppose I had some time to think about what I would tell Crystal tonight. I just hope that it does not freak her out.

Crystal's POV

At six o'clock that evening there was a vigorous knock. I went to the door to find a man there standing with two boxes tied together with a yellow ribbon that matched the roses that were in his other hand. The man handed me the flowers and asked, "Would you like me to put these down somewhere in particular?"

"Right inside the door will be fine," I say while standing aside a little. I watch as he places the boxes on the floor inside the door as soon as his hand is clear of the door I shut and locked the door. I ran to the kitchen, found a vase, filled it with water, and then placed the flowers in it. I went back to the boxes picked them up, brought them to my room, and found a card on top of the smaller of the two boxes. I opened the card and read:

    My beautiful Crystal,

     I hope that you do not mind but, I took the liberty of getting you something to wear for tonight. There are shoes for you as well. I hope that you enjoy the flowers. I cannot wait to see you tonight.

     Sincerely yours,

           Quinten

I smile to myself as I untie the ribbon around the boxes. I move the shoe box aside and open the dress box to find a purplish-blue dress. It had spaghetti straps, an empire waist, and a flowing skirt that looked like it stopped right above the knee. I return to the kitchen to drink another glass of O+ before I go to dinner. I did not want my cravings to feed to overtake me while I was at dinner with the handsome Quinten. Did I just think that he was handsome? I suppose I did because I did think that Quinten was handsome but, I did not want him to know that until I knew what had happened when we met. When I felt that I had drunk enough to get me through dinner I put the cap back on the bag. Oh, I am sure that you are wondering how I can still have cravings... Well, that is simple enough to explain. I have not reached the age of majority yet which, means that I will still have cravings to feed until that happens. When I reach the age of majority which is 150 I should be able to see in color and feel things but since I can already do that I am not sure if anything will happen. It seems like I am the only one that I have met that has these abilities already. I have never met anyone else like me but, I am getting off track.

I quickly clean the kitchen, then go to my bathroom, take a bath in my lilac scented salts, and then proceed to get ready. I French braid my hair, pull it over one of my shoulders, then put on my dress, and then applied my make-up. I open the shoebox to find a pair of Jimmy Choo Giovanna Strappy Patent Leather Wedge Sandals since the dress was fairly plain I decide to wear gold and nude sparkly bangles with gold sparkly matching earrings. I looked at myself in the mirror then looked at the time. I still had about ten minutes before Quinten arrived so, I went and knocked on Stephanie's door.

When she opened the door she gasped and said, "You look amazing. Where did you get the dress?"

"Quinten sent it to me."

"Quinten must have an eye for fashion or know someone that does because you look stunning. And are those Jimmy Choo shoes?"

"Yes, they are."

"My, Quinten must want to make an impression."

"Quinten sent me flowers as well."

Stephanie smiled, "That is completely amazing Crys. Are you going to ask Quinten about what he felt when the two of you touched?"

"Yes, I do plan on asking Quinten what he felt when we touched. You know that I do not like beating around the bush."

"You have never been one to be reserved. I do not expect you to be any different for Quinten and if you are then maybe he is the one to change you for the better."

I laugh wholeheartedly and say as there is a knock, "Do not wait up Steph. I will let you know if I am later than expected." Stephanie nodded as I went to the door with a smile placed on my face.

Quinten's POV

When Crystal opened the door to me I caught a whiff of her scent and my whole body went upside down for the second time in my life. The dress I chose was lovely and her jewelry was simple yet went very well with the dress. I said a little huskier then I meant to, "You look amazing Crystal."

"I have you to thank for that Quinten." Crystal said with a smile. "The dress is beautiful thank you for sending it to me." He was wearing a blue blazer, khaki pants, and a white button-up shirt. He looked very handsome with his hair slicked back the way it was.

"I must admit that I had help picking it out. I do not know about fashion." I said taking her hand and asked, "Are you ready to go?"

"I just need to grab my handbag." Crystal said turning and grabbing a small bag from the table near the door. When Crystal turned back with it in her hand she said, "Now, I am ready to go."

When Crystal put her hand back in mine I was surprised. I said, "Then let us be on our way. I have made a reservation for us for seven-thirty." Crystal smiles up at me as I lead her down the hall to the elevators. Crystal gasped when she saw my Porsche Cayman R. When we got to the restaurant we were shown straight to our table. As we sat down I asked, "Was your day better than yesterday?"

"It was much better, thank you for asking. How were your first two days?"

"Uneventful until now I am afraid. I have been busy trying to get Epsilon Psi Iota Chi off the ground." A waiter came; I ordered a bottle of merlot, and food in French. "I hope you do not mind I took the liberty of ordering for you."

Crystal smiled replied in French, "I gathered as much." I raised an eyebrow at Crystal and she said, "French is my native language. I lived in France until my parents moved when I was thirteen. Where are you from originally?"

"Transylvania. I moved here about one hundred years ago with my parents."

"Precisely, how old are you Quinten? And how long have you been twenty-four?"

"I am 297 years young. I have been twenty-four for fifty years because I have been waiting on my mate before I choose to turn twenty-five."

"Ursula told me your ae. Wait you can choose when you age?"

"Yes, Crystal I can choose when I age. I am a pureblood and a royal."

"Wait you’re a prince?"

"Yes, Crystal."

"I am assuming that there are not more princes in the vampire world. You are Prince Quinten?"

"Yes."

"Am I your soul mate?"

"You are very upfront. I like that you do not hide how you feel or what you think from me."

"Are you going to answer my question?" Crystal asked raising her eyebrow.

"You are my soul mate Crystal. What do you think about that?"

"I know what I feel when we touch but, I know for me that might be the only thing that will tell me that you are my soul mate. I would like to get to know you as a person."