In the aftermath of Maira's transformative roar, a profound stillness settled within the abandoned house. The echoes of her primal cry faded, replaced by an air of anticipation. Slowly, her body stilled, and as the last tremors subsided, her gaze sharpened.
Maira's eyes once clouded with uncertainty, now shone with newfound clarity. They locked onto Alex, an intensity that seemed to pierce through his very soul. The sudden cessation of her screams left a vacuum, and in that silence, Maira rose to her feet.
Her gaze remained fixed on Alex, an odd mixture of reverence and curiosity in her expression. And then, to Alex's surprise and slight discomfort, she dropped to her knees before him, her voice filled with reverence. "My lord."
The words hung heavy in the air, an unexpected dynamic unfolding before them. Alex's eyes flickered between Maira and Kira, his discomfort palpable. Kira, on the other hand, seemed to take it all in stride, her attention focused on Maira. She had seen all of this before and had been once a victim of it.
Kira moved with fluid grace, her steps deliberate as she approached Maira. She circled around her, inspecting the transformation with an expert eye. Her gaze swept over Maira's form, taking in every detail from head to toe. Finally, she turned her attention back to Alex, her voice carrying a note of confirmation. "The transformation was successful. Maira is now a pureblooded sanguine, your first subordinate. And she is completely sane. "
Maira's gaze shifted between Alex and Kira, a whirlwind of emotions dancing in her eyes. Confusion mixed with awe, a tapestry of questions evident in her furrowed brows. She hesitated for a moment, uncertainty etched across her features, before finally finding her voice. "What... What's happening?"
Kira's smile held a touch of warmth, her eyes locking onto Maira's. "You're now a sanguine. A long-extinct race that once roamed the earth."
The weight of Kira's words settled over the room, a realization that Maira was now part of something ancient and powerful. The reality of her transformation began to sink in, each word from Kira adding to the tapestry of her new identity.
Alex shifted uncomfortably, the realization that he held a new responsibility now more apparent than ever. The gaze of his newly-transformed subordinate rested upon him, a mix of reverence and expectation that he wasn't entirely prepared for.
Kira's presence offered a reassuring anchor amid uncertainty. She stepped forward, her voice gentle yet firm, "What is your name? "Kira asked.
"Maira. " Maira said in a quiet voice.
"Maira, you have much to learn, but we will guide you through this journey. Welcome to the world of sanguines."
Maira's features softened, a blend of gratitude and intrigue on her face as she gazed at Alex. The unexpected twist of fate had woven her into a destiny she couldn't have foreseen. Just a bounty hunt had turned her into some ancient race that she had never heard of but it wasn't that bad. She could feel that she had gotten stronger and even more importantly she had such a young but hot lord now.