It's a week before Christmas rolls around and I have decided that it's time that the prisoners can stay in their own rooms here in the castle. I have plenty of space for them all. Most everyone has pleaded to me that they would worship me and be at my side shall I need anything. This makes me respect and trust them more but not completely. So I still have my guards keeping an eye on them. They all fill the east wing of the castle so I can have guards stand in the hallways.
Cassius has become my secret lover. I'm not sure how it happened but I can say that I fell for him deeply. Eclipse doesn't know and I have a feeling she would kill him if she found out. I obviously wouldn't let that happen but it is in the back of my mind. I have decided to sleep in seperate rooms from Eclipse now. I think my love has faded for her. She's not what she used to be. I have the gut wrenching feeling she no longer feels the same as before too. We still "hate" fuck eachother from time to time. Anyways, I kicked her out of my room and made her stay on the east wing with the other servants. She doesn't know it, but soon she will be one of them.
Back to Cassius, he has moved into the room next to mine. I have made a secret door behind one of the bookshelves in my room connecting our rooms. He comes every night. I never knew I could have so much in common with one person. I try my hardest to stay out of love with him but the human in me doesn't allow it.
Now for myself, I have stayed a raging bitch rare vampire. I think I'm actually worse than what I used to be. That's the vampire in me. It's just kind of who I am now.
A loud snap makes me jump back to reality. I sit up from my bed and look to the door. Kyran is standing there with both hands on his hips looking with narrowed eyes.
"What!" I snap out.
"I've been calling your name for the last two minutes! What is going on?" he let's out sharply and pauses for a moment. " I have some good news about mate marks!"
I jump out of bed and float over to him. Did I mention I can float! "Explain now brother don't keep me waiting!" He reaches to his back pocket and pulls out a piece of paper and holds it between us. I glance down and reach out for it but he snaps his arm back towards himself. He takes his other hand and puts it on the small of my back and guides me into my room and he shuts the door behind him.
"What's going on Ky?" I finally let out.
"We have to keep this between you and I. This is very important it doesn't get out to anyone. I know some vampires here, that if they found out this information, that it would end badly for this person and maybe even you!"
"FUCKING ON WITH IT!" I scream out.
"Okay calm down Jessica, christ! Anyways, I did some research on mate marks and came up empty handed" he pauses. "But, I did find a name of a vampire who is just like you!" I let out a small yelp and bring my hands to my mouth to cover it. "Please don't get to excited. I have bad news."
"God damn it! Why Ky? Why does shit happen like this to me!" I throw my hands up to my head and press both palms to each side of my face.
"We will have to find her. I know where to start but I don't know much. And who knows if this person will even have info on the one we are looking for." Ky finally finishes. I let out a heavy sigh and stand up and start to pace back and forth. I think this is going to be a waste of Kyrans and my time.
"Ky I don't think we should follow this lead. It's going to be pointless and we will just be left wondering." I stop pacing and stand there. Ky walks towards me and puts a hand on each of my shoulders gently.
"We can do this Jessica. It's our only hope of figuring out our mates. You aren't the only one wondering. I need this for myself too!" His eyes burn into mine. The skin creases between his brows. I can tell he is serious. I finally let out a long sigh.
"Okay fine. Stop being so serious all the time. You're going to get a wrinkle between those brows from looking so mad all the time!" I playfully push him and smile. He cracks a slight smile but it disappears just moments after. "I know you want to figure this out and so do I. We will." I put my hand on his shoulder. He walks towards the door. "Wait, when do we go, when do we start?" He turns around to face me and smiles.
"Soon sister, soon." with that he opens the door and walks out. I let out a long drawn out sigh and make my way to the shower. I defiently need one now. I make it as quick as possible and dress myself into a white crop top and some grey baggy sweat pants. I stand before the mirror brushing my long hair. It's been almost a month since I have changed and I'm still not used to looking at myself in the mirror. My features are just to die for. Suddenly a loud bang comes from my bedroom and I jump at the sound. I rush out of the bathroom through the closet into my room and immediately I'm being attacked. They jump me from the right and we go flying onto the bed. I reach out and find their neck and grasp ahold.
"Cassius you fucking asshole!" I release my grip and punch him in the chest hard. He winces at the hit but still is laughing at me. "What the hell is your problem!" I scream out. He pulls me close and twists us around until he is on top of me pinning my hands to the bed.
"Chill out baby, that was loads of fun! I should do that more often." he is still cracking up but stops to peck me gently on the cheek.
"I wouldn't advise that unless you're looking to die" I thrust my hips up and push him off of me and on his back. I hop on top to straddle him and pin his arms down on the bed. "I'm way stronger than you." I give him a wide smile baring my fangs. I let my grip go on his arms and use my hands to hold his perfectly sculpted face. I go in to give him a kiss and he stops me.
"I have something I need to talk to you about." I narrow my eyes at him and cock my head to the left. I lift myself off of him and float over to the floor. "It's about us. I want us to be official Jessica. I can't stand this sneaking around anymore. You need to get rid of Eclipse already and let me stay in here with you." He let's out a long breath. I can't believe he thinks he can try to boss me around. No... I just need to calm down. The vampire in me wants to kick him out. The human in me tries to be sympathetic.
"Look Cas, I'm trying my best here. I have been hurt and betrayed alot in the last month. I need more time to figure out what I really want. Or who I truly belong with. Who my mate really is..."
"You can't fucking tell me you don't know we truly belong together! I know you feel it. I know you feel the fucking spark! I know you do!" He spits out looking angry at me.
"I want you to get out of my room now. Please." I say softly trying to stay calm. He stares at me, mouth gaping, ready to speak but he doesn't. He gets up from the bed and makes his way through the secret door and I wave my hand making the bookshelf close hard behind him.
I swear my life will never get easier. I promised myself I would never fall inlove again after Eclipse but here I am, falling for Cassius. I can't let that happen, so I have to keep him at a distance for now. I need to strictly focus on my mate marks.
Scratching at the door snaps me out of thought and I fling the door open with my powers. Winter trots in with his head and tail held high. Winter is my bestfriend at this point and I am okay with it. He completely understands me and is loyal to me. He jumps up on the bed and tramples me and attacks me with face licks. "Okay...okay" I laugh out "How are you Winter?"
"Really great! I went out today and met a potential mate. I am excited. Maybe I can start a family again!" he barks out tail wagging. I put my hand on his head and give it a few pats.
"You know she is welcome here anytime and she can come live here as well. You can start a family here!" I smile softly at him. He stares back looking like he may say something but he doesn't. He just goes around in a circle a few times then plops down hard and closes his eyes. I guess he's done talking for now. I get up slowly and make my way to my closet and change into some fancy clothes. I take a look in the mirror and put my long hair up into a ponytail. I think now is the time to figure out who this vampire is that knows about mate marks. I walk out of my closet and head to Kyrans room. I knock on his door and he opens it. I push my way through him and swipe my hand from right to left and the door shuts with a loud bang.
"Okay, who is this vampire that might know what we are looking for?" I spit out making my way to Ky's bed and plop down on it.
Ky puts his hands on his hips. "This can't wait until tomorrow sister?" I stand up and grab ahold of his shoulders.
"I thought you wanted to deal with this sooner than later. Come on just give me some details on this vampire!" I let out. He doesn't seem to want to talk about this but I can't help but wonder.
"Fine! Her name is Luna Church. She lives in a small town not to far from here. She was about your age when she was changed. As far as I know she is the last of your kind." He takes a seat next to me. "That is all I know. I figured we start looking for her tomorrow morning. We have to keep this between us." I look at his face and nod.
"Okay brother. We start tomorrow as early as we can. I think we should bring winter. I think he would be helpful. He can help track her down." He stares at me for a moment and then nods. I hop up from the bed excitedly and rush to my room.
"Winter, Winter!" I shout at the top of my lungs. I startle him when I yell and his hackle stands on end. "Sorry Winter! I just have some good news!" He visibly relaxes and I take a seat next to him on my bed. "This has to stay between us okay? So my brother found this woman, Luna Church, and she should know..." Winter head lifts up fast to look at me.
"How do you know that name?" Winter barks out.
"M-my brother, he found information on her. She could be our last hope to figure out about our mate marks." I say softly.
"She was the only other vampire that truly was my friend. She took care of me when I had nothing when I was just a pup. She raised me. " He barks out.
What are the fucking odds of that!
"Really? Could you help us find her?" I sure as hell hope so. It would be a hell of alot easier for Ky and myself.
"Absolutely! I'm sure she would be delighted to see me and another vampire that had been generous enough to take me in." he huffs out. I let out a small yelp and wrap my thin, strong arms around him. His fur wraps around me and I enjoy the hug a little longer than needed. This is going so well. I hope it stays that way.
"KYRAN!" I scream out as loud as I can. I startle Winter doing so. Oh well, he will survive I'm just so damn excited! Kyran burst through the door and looks around quickly.
"Jessica what the hell I thought you were in trouble!"
"Just hurry in and shut the door!" He slams the door shut and makes his way towards me. "Winter knows Luna! She took him in when he was a pup. He can take us to her!" Kyrans eyebrows lift up and his mood perks up immediately.
"Is that so! That is wonderful news. It sure is helpful you can actually speak with him! This couldn't be any more perfect!" He pats Winter on the head and then makes his way to his room. I lay back on my bed and Winter moves himself right next to me. I roll over to the side and lay my arm along his side and slowly drifts off to sleep.
-Cassius p.o.v.-
After our fight, Jessica has completely ignored me. I am not sure what to think but I have to try and win her heart back. We belong together. I think she may have fallen out of love with me. I don't know what I have done but I think she just doesn't know what she wants. I have tried to enter the secret door connecting our rooms but it isn't budging. She must have locked the door. I didn't even know she had a lock installed. I have to talk to her. I decide it's best if I go and talk to her now rather than wait it out. I get out of bed and make my way to my bedroom door and open it and walk next door and knock softly. There isn't any answer. I knock again, this time it's louder. I'm sure that if Jessica is inside she has surely heard that one. Still no answer.
I grab the handle and let out a soft sigh. Here goes nothing. I twist the door handle and it turns. I slowly open the door and peek inside. Jessica is cuddled up against winter in her giant bed. I guess that's why she didn't answer me. I slowly walk over towards her making sure to be extra quiet.
She is stunning even when she sleeps. She looks much more peaceful like this. She always seems so stressed out all the time but I can't blame her. Being a ruling vampire is stressful but she does it well. I reach my hand out to stroke her face and without warning her hand is wrapped tightly around my wrist.
"I....I'm sorry I didn't mean to scare you!" I shout out. She releases her grip and tosses my hand to the side. The gesture saddens me. I take a few steps back and look at her beautiful blue eyes. "I wanted to speak with you. I didn't realize you were sleeping and I was just about to leave.."
"So you decided to come in anyways and disturb me?" she so rudely interrupts me.
"I appologize. It's just I have some important questions. May I take a seat?" I ask with determination.
"Sure, if you must." Jessica let's out harshly.
- To Be Continued -