Kyle slumped down on his king sized bed. All supernatural royals were given a private room while the rest had to pair with someone else.
Kyl dragged himself up from the bed and had his shower. His clothes were neatly arranged in his closet so he picked a black jean trouser with white t-shirt to put on.
"Dude, what happened?". Nathan entered. Nathan is Kyle's beta as well as his childhood best friend. They refer to them as twins even though they look nothing alike. They had the same blond hair as well as piercing blue eyes but they were of different heights and physiques. Kyle was well built and two inches taller than Nathan.
"Dad". He said through gritted teeth. Kyle wasn't at first aware of the second person until he raised his head up after seating on his bed.
"Paul?". Kyle was shocked. Paul had changed. He looks so different and closer to unrecognizable. He had gone from nerd to bad boy.
"What happened?". Kyle asked.
Paul shrugged as he closed the door.
"How do you know him?". Nathan asked raising his brows while jumping on Kyle's bed.
"He is Elizabeth's friend". Kyle answered.
As if Paul knew Nathan wasn't satisfied with his answer, he continued, "His rejected mate". Paul said bitterly while glaring at Kyle who had his head down in shame.
Nathan looked back and forth between them. "There is something you are not telling me. So spill". He said while sitting India style.
Paul took a seat on the fluffy carpet as Kyle started. "Elizabeth is from the Chosen Lightning pack. The fourth ranked. She was accused of her parent's death a year ago. I met her during one of the trials when father and I went to give the verdict which was a year of pack service since there were no solid evidence except she was present at the scene...".
"What about the CCTV cameras?". Nathan rudely cut in which earned him a glare from Paul and a slap on the head from Kyle.
"They were removed. The hours of the crime were blank, it was as if nothing happened. I rejected her for two reasons. I didn't want father to be mad at me and I was also infatuated with Marianne. Two months later, we left the pack to other packs and by the time I came back to discuss this with you, father said you travelled to France". He sighed when he was done.
"So when did you find out you loved her?". Paul whispered.
Kyle heard due to his advance hearing. "When I went back home. It started as missing her when I was alone then when I knew we were coming back to your pack, I knew it was love and that I couldn't wait to have her in my arms". Kyle sighed.
Paul nodded and later held his head with his face showing the pains he was feeling at the moment. Kyle and Nathan seemed to notice as they rushed to where he sat. "What is wrong?". Kyle asked. Of course, his expertise in handling pains as well as members in pain gave him an idea on what to do. He moved closer to Paul and held his head while whispering 'it's okay' to him. They gently laid him down and knelt beside for minutes before Paul reassured them that he was okay as he held his head and grimaced while standing up.
"What happened?". Nathan asked getting worried now.
"I could feel her". He said while sounding distant.
"Who?". Kyle asked.
"Elizabeth and a young woman I don't know".
At the mention of her name, Kyle sat Indian style. Before he could voice out his thoughts, Nathan beat him to it. "Who is the other woman?".
"I don't know, she is blond and petite with hazel eyes".
Nathan seemed to be thinking hard so Kyle took the opportunity to ask his questions. "How come?".
Paul knew what he meant and so he answered. "I don't know. I remembered when she said we are connected".
Kyle growled after hearing that but calm down when he remembered they were only friends. "I am sorry, I lost it". He said referring to the 'it' as his wolf.
"I get it. Your wolf seems to be silent except if annoyed or hears anything about Liz will he make his presence known. That means you both loved her". Paul said in excitement.
Kyle nodded. He knew it was no use denying however they didn't realize Nathan had been back from his Dream world.
"Did you hear or feel anything concerning the blond girl?". Nathan asked gripping Paul's hand tightly.
Paul carefully freed his hand as he looked at Kyle. Kyle shrugged understanding the reason for Paul's look. He didn't understand why Nathan was like that.
"Erhm? I felt a sort of connection between the both of them... and I also heard Liz calling her, Arya".
It seems as if Nathan's jaw dropped with his face expression however Kyle hinted on.
"Kyle, what happened?". Paul asked after he saw the surprise look on Kyle's face.
"Arya...Elizabeth...she.... wow!". It was difficult for him to complete the sentence.
"Someone should finish the sentence and stop stammering. What is happening?". He demanded.
Nathan was the first to compose himself before Kyle could and answered Paul who seemed to be mad at the both of them. "Arya is Nathan's mate".
"So?...!". He said minutes later getting the drill. "So Arya is Liz's friend as well Nathan's mate but what is the connection between Arya and Liz?".
"I don't know Paul but who are they?". Kyle responded.
~ SEVEN~
It has been three weeks since Paul got a sort of connection to Elizabeth through the mind link even though there were lot of questions waiting to be asked, they were still happy that at least their mates were alive and well. They had started training and every day, they come back exhausted at night. Sometimes they feel like giving up because of the enormous beating and intense training they receive from their tutor, the Vampire Regent, Ryder. They are also known as the Krypnites who are also the special guardians destined to guard the Vampire King. However, they also rule in place of a king until they find the chosen King which has happened twice.
Kyle, Paul and Nathan looked into Ryder's information and discovered he was the second son whose brother Michael hardly seem available. The family was rich, highly respected and powerful but there seem to be a problem; the Curse.
They had one person in their mind that kept them going. All they had to do was remember that they had an unfinished battle. Sometimes Paul tried to connect to Elizabeth but couldn't and that made them wonder "who she is?".
"Can't wait. Those witches are heartless. Do they understand that we are nothing like them?". Paul said angry as he slumped down on the bed. He winced as the pain he suffered from the training was burning his skin.
"But the guy was cool. He dodged the attacks of three witches together". Nathan said in excitement as Kyle watched amused.
"Yeah but at least I did beat his record". Kyle said boasting. Kyle was happy he beat Ryder's record even though one of the Elementals did manage to knock him down with her powers. He had no idea who because he was cornered by four elementals and four witches which started from one and increased over time just to test his strength because he was a royal.
"Yeah! Yeah!! Yeah!!! You don't need to be cocky". Nathan said and they all laughed.
They were silent for some minutes until Kyle broke it. "The training is for a month".
"What?". Nathan exclaimed.
"Dude! you can't be serious". Paul said at the time Nathan exclaimed.
"Why?". Nathan whined.
"Father mind linked me now. It seems the Cayades are not the only problem, there are weird creatures known as the nymphs. According to Father, they feed on souls".
"So you are saying that we have two creatures we are to fight against. The blood suckers and the soul suckers". Paul said trying to comprehend Kyle's words.
"So how are we to fight them?".
"We are only trained to fight the Cayades but today's training was to fight against the Nymphs. That's why we were told never to let our thoughts known, always wear silver or a sparkling cloth or object and lastly they can only be killed by a silver knife or bullet or through magic. However, their movement is slower than a werewolf but they are faster when closer to their prey". Kyle explained while pacing trying to gather his thoughts.
"Wow! Way to go. How many more is coming?". Paul said sarcastically. He sighed.
"But why didn't they inform us? Nathan asked.
"Father said they wanted us to concentrate on the training, however there are more than three murder cases in each pack".
"But I thought they feed on souls?". Paul asked confused.
"Yeah they do but just like the Cayades, they can choose to turn their victims making them soulless and heartless and almost impossible to kill...". Kyle explained but was stopped by Paul who cut in.
".... unlike the Cayades. They can still be killed normally but we just have to think rationally and not get bitten by them thrice".
"Why?". Nathan asked.
"were you in class at all? Don't tell me you don't know 'why'. Incredible!". Paul lamented frustratingly surprised that Nathan has lack of detailed information. "And you call yourself a beta?". Paul said jokingly but when he saw the serious look on Kyle and Nathan, he muttered a sorry.
"So what can we do?". Paul said unable to withstand the silence.
"We wait till we finish the training in which we have only a week left then we take action". Kyle said bringing out the Alpha male in him.
"You mean 'we'? I am sorry but I am going back to my pack after a week is over". Paul said.
"Look Paul, you might have not realized it but you are part of the royals now. Two days ago, did you feel a sort of sensation?". Kyle asked trying to make him understand.
"Yes, a sharp pain to be precise". Paul said with confusion clear on his face.
"My wolf, Arthur accepted you so we decided to make you the Gamma so technically you are the Gamma King until it has been officially announced which is a week from now". Kyle explained.
Paul couldn't close his mouth. To say he was confused was the understatement of the year. Why wasn't he informed of that decision? He looked over to Nathan and saw him smirking. He later remembered that Nathan was dodging his questions when he talked to him about the pains he felt two days ago.
Instead of voicing out his thoughts, he said, "You can't just randomly pick anybody to be your Gamma". He shouted frustrated.
"Paul". Kyle called out sighing. He knew how difficult Paul could be and had prepared for this day, however he had never expected it to be so soon. "You deserve it. Arthur and I are very grateful for taking care of our mate. Apart from that, you proved to us that you are stronger". Kyle continued.
Paul's face showed how confused he was with the last sentence so Kyle continued. "Remember what you went through and how you overcame it?". Paul nodded not understanding where the conversation was leading to.
"What Kyle meant to say is that strength does not only have to do with the physical aspect, emotionally you have to be strong". Nathan continued and explained as best as he could.
Kyle took over," We are Leaders, Paul. We will have enemies and they will do anything to get us killed even to the point of using those closest to our heart. So you being strong emotionally could help the pack". Kyle explained while using hand gestures trying his best to get Paul to understand as well as accept his new position.
"Oh! Wow!! That's why you seem unaffected by her departure on the outside".
"But I am actually broken Paul, extremely broken". Kyle said sighing. They later looked over to Nathan who was looking out the window lost in his thoughts. They could guess what he was thinking about.