Layna returned to the living room and hugged her parents.
"I'm not mad at you mum.. dad.. I just needed to process things... Actually this is not as simple as it looks. You both know I'm not merely human but I haven't told you what I am. I'm a werewolf and Liam's a vampire."
Her parents gasped.
"Layna .... Then your real parents are werewolves? Such creatures exist?" They asked.
"Yes... You can't see them because the human world is separated from the supernatural realm by a barrier... I think the danger they wrote about is the war the vampires are starting... The vampire Emperor wants to take over the human world"
"Then Liam...." Her mum said worriedly
"He's a good guy.... The issue is the both of you... I don't want you getting involved in this stupid battle.. but I don't even know where to start from in protecting you" she cried.
Her mum sighed and hugged her. Her dad also hugged them both.
"It'll be fine dear... It'll be fine" her dad said.
~In the Supernatural realm
Alpha Damian and the governing council decided to send the Beta's daughter Tiana to the human world to help Layna.
~Vampire Empire
"Beloved Emperor! Beloved Emperor!" Jethro yelled as he dashed passed the imperial guards and fell before the Emperor trembling.
"What is the matter?" The Emperor, Makasti questioned.
"Beloved Emperor... I didn't realize... I am sorry " Jethro bowed fearfully
"Realize what?"
"This lowly one was not careful... The Prince has found his mate"
"What?!" The Emperor roared.
"There's.... There's one more thing Beloved Emperor...."
"Speak!!"
"The Prince has marked his mate"
Emperor Makasti rose from his throne in rage.
"And Kiona allowed this?!!" He roared "cut their links to the human world"
After a while Jethro called out to the Emperor,
"Beloved Emperor... The mate bond is too strong.. it's keeping the Prince in the human world"
"Then cut that of the Empress!!!"
Makasti sat down on his throne in anger,
"How dare that bastard betray his own father?!!" He thought
~In the human world
Empress Kiona carefully placed a box and a note on Liam's desk. She looked out of the window thoughtfully,
"The time has come for me now, hasn't it?" The corners of her lips curved up in a breathtaking smile. The flowers in the yard fell bringing a faint sweet scent. As the breeze blew carrying the chrysanthemums the Empress disappeared.
Liam who was at Layna's house felt a sense of loss. His eyes flashed red and he lowered his head in grief.
Layna noticed the change in his countenance and walked to his side.
"Is everything okay Liam?"
"It's okay" he said tears filling his eyes
Layna was shocked. She immediately drew him into her embrace as his tears flowed silently.
"It's gonna be okay soon" he said.
Later that night Liam went back to his house and saw a little box and a letter. The letter read,
Liam honey... I know I've let you down but I really cannot continue to live a lie. Twenty one years ago Makasti killed your father Tukshi. I lost the will to live but I knew I needed to survive for the sake of my unborn child.
To die is to stop living but to stop living is an entirely different thing. All of life is a dream walking, all of death is a going home. It's time I go accompany your father on the other side.
I hope you can fulfill the prophecy and unite the four races together with the little wolf. I'll always watch over you.
With love
Mum.
Liam held the letter with tears in his eyes. This.. the death of his mother he won't forget. For every tear he shed Makasti will pay it back bit by bit.