Chapter 1: The secret union

Micah:

Darkness, everywhere I look I am met with nothingness. All I can see is pitch black darkness; I can’t even see my own hand. The darkness spreads in the form of black smoke that tries to consume me, but that doesn’t stop me from running. I keep on running; all of a sudden I trip and fall with my face first to the ground. A bright light spreads over the object that made me trip. It was a root from a big tree that made me fall. The darkness comes after me trying to use my disadvantage against me. The light that helped me see the tree root has disappeared, the darkness takes over and I am tempted to let it kill me. Just as the thought of me dying emerge a white light rises from within the darkness, it is a big white light that surrounds me and push the darkness away.

     Once the darkness is gone the white light starts to fade away, but I manage to get a glimpse of my rescuer before they disappear. The only thing that I can see is that it is a woman with light blonde hair that seems to reach her spine. The woman gives me a sweet smile. She is the woman that I have been dreaming about every night for the past six months. The woman turns around, it seems like she tries to tell me something. Just as she turns around and makes an effort to leave a weird sensation spreads through my entire body and my eye’s bursts open. I take several deep breaths to calm down, I leave my bed. I open the red curtains that covers my big windows. I look at the stars, they are so bright and they are breathtaking.

     Who is this woman that I keep dreaming about? What’s her name? What kind of a person is she? Does she has many suiters and is she admires amongst her fellow townsfolk? What species does she belong to? Is she even more beautiful and mysterious in real life? Why does she keep on saving me from the darkness that wish to swallow me whole? Does she exist in reality or is she just a vivid part of my imagination?

     I yawn loudly and I start to feel tired once more so I close the curtains. I lay down under the covers and I try to fall asleep despite the rush of excitement and shot of electricity that I feel from dreaming about her. The rush of excitement doesn’t disappear and I do everything that I can to get some sleep but all my efforts are futile. After several hours of excitement from dreaming about her I am finally able to fall asleep due to exhaustion. I fall into a deep sleep, but this time I get to sleep without dreaming. I sleep so deeply that I don’t even notice when someone enters my bedroom. Someone shakes me lightly to wake me but I am still vast asleep. The person that tried to wake me shakes me roughly this time.

* My lord, it is time to get up. My lord, get up now or I will send her in to drag you out of bed. The man that tried to wake me said.

     Still half asleep I jump out of my bed so that my servant won’t call upon Ms. Emmeline Carlet, one of our many maids. Ms. Carlet is different from the rest of the staff, she is able to make anyone do exactly what she pleases and she is ruthless. I call back the man that tried to wake me, Mr. Sand and asks him to draw up a bath. While I wait for my bath to be ready, I study myself in my mirror. I am 190 cm long, I have sharp cheekbones, stylish shoulder long brown hair, I have emerald colored eye’s and I am fit due to all my training, every day I fight against the best supernatural warriors that exist so that I can improve my combat skills. My otherwise divine hair looks like it has not been washed nor brushed for a long time. When I sleep my body tends to move a lot and that is why my hair looks like a mess.

     My family and I live in a huge building that can only be described as an enormous mansion that looks like a palace. It is so big that I have an entire wing to myself. My bedroom alone is bigger than an average dining hall. On my request it is sparsely decorated, the only decorations that I have are my furniture’s. In the center of the room with the head side toward the wall is my bed, it is big enough for at least five people to sleep comfortably in it, I have two identical bedside tables on each side of the bed, two black armchairs, a small table between the armchairs, a big mirror with a frame covered in gold, there is a big chandelier in the middle of the ceiling, a lot of bookshelves alongside the walls and I have a big oak desk with a matching chair. In the room on the right side of my bedroom is my closet, it is filled with all kinds of clothes.

     A loud knock on the door is heard and Mr. Sand enters my bedroom once more. He tells me that my bath is ready, so we leave my bedroom. As I walk toward my bathroom I study my surroundings. The walls are covered in golden paint and lace. The decorations are mostly made of gold or crystals. When I was three I tripped and my dad’s favorite decoration broke. I screamed and my mother came running. She picked me up and I fell asleep in her arms. She put me in my bed and helped the servants gather the shards. Then she woke me and brought me to the place where the decoration fell. Where the decoration once stood there was now an identical new decoration, my mother had somehow found and identical one and bought it before my dad found out what happened. She told me that this was our little secret and that father doesn’t need to know. My mother has always been my solid point throughout my entire life. The one person that I can rely on no matter what and she would not pester me about with a million questions, instead she would listen to what I have to say and she would comfort me. My mother lets me have secrets and she lets me keep my promises to the people I care about and the things that they entrust me with.

     Finally I reach my big bathroom. The bathrooms’ walls are covered in golden tiles, the floor matches the walls, there is a toilet, a boudoir, a sink with a beautiful mirror that have a frame made of chiseled oak, next to one of the walls there is a plain drawer and close to the window there is a big golden bathtub, it is so close to the window that I can look at my amazing view, but it also so far away that no one can see me. Seconds after Mr. Sand closes the door behind him I remove my clothes faster than I thought possible. I dip my toe in to feel the temperature, the water is just right, not to warm or to cold. With a white soap and my bath sponge I start to clean my body, I use it on my hair as well. The warm water and the sponge have my full attention so I don’t even notice when one of our male servants enters the bathroom to place a small wooden table and a carafe on top of it filled with red wine, it is spiked with a delicious secret ingredient. Next to the carafe there is a note, I pick it up to see what it says.

Good morning Micah, my dear. My lord, I hope that you slept well. On my command the chefs made your favorite food, spiked wine. I hope with all my heart that you will have a great day.

16. Your presence is demanded in the throne room at 16.00 and at 23.00. Dress according to your status.

Have a good day

Yours truly

Lady Charlotte of the Crystal Mountains

I rip the note into shreds. When will she realize that I don’t feel the same way that she does? Even though I keep on rejecting her advances, she won’t leave me alone, is she in love with me or my status? She knows that I am the one that choses who I will marry, so how will I get rid of her without hurting her feelings? Will she turn to the enemy if I reject her? Is she really naïve enough to believe that I will develop feelings for her if she is kind, caring, loving and plays the role of a perfect wife? As long as I am allowed to decide who I will marry, I will make sure to marry someone else. Lady Charlotte can try all she wants but it is futile.

* My lord, your presence is demanded in the throne room in half an hour. One of the servants says.

* Thank you. Send in Mr. Sand. I say.

For a few more moments I enjoy the hot water. My thoughts wander off and I enjoy the feeling of being completely relaxed. Mr. Sand enters my bathroom again; he helps me shave so that my skin is smooth. He cleans my face and he hands me a warm soft towel. Some of the servants let the towels and sheets dry in front of a fireplace so that they dry quicker. Mr. Sand gives me a perfume and a stack of neatly folded clothes. After I’ve sprayed the perfume on me I let Mr. Sand help me get dressed. With little effort he helps me put on my black trousers, a black jacket with a white handkerchief in the upper pocket, in front of the heart, a white shirt and black fancy shoes. Mr. Sand combs through my hair, puts on my medals of valor beneath the handkerchief. Mr. Sand studies me closely when he is done helping me get dressed.

* My lord, these clothes really shows your status. You look perfect. Now, may I accompany you to the throne room, My lord? Mr. Sand asks.

I nod and we start walking. Mr. Sand holds up the conversation even when I let it fade. Mr. Sand leads me past a lot of bedrooms, bathrooms, study’s, music rooms, library and the kitchen. After ten minutes of walking we have finally reached our destination. There are two guards in front of each door, as soon as they see me they open it and closes the doors after us. Mr. Sand bows and exits the room. Our herald Mr. Creign announces my arrival and afterwards he introduces everyone in the throne room. Describe the throne room.

* My lord, allow me to introduce Alfa Filip and Luna Mikayla of Anjal. Their son Wolf Prince James and their daughter Wolf Princess Amira of Anjal. Lastly his Royal Highness King Frans and her Royal highness Queen Mariella of Beinna Stjerna. Mr. Creign says.

As my duty commands I bow to everyone and I shake hands with everyone. King Frans turns toward me and gives me a stern look. Alfa Filip is dressed in black trousers, a black jacket, black shiny shoes, a black tie, a white shirt, and a huge leaf formed golden crown on his head. He has forest green eyes, silvery hair, he is skinny, he is of average height and he looks like a forty year old even though he is fifty-four years old.

* It is a pleasure to meet you once again. I have not seen you since you were five years old. You have grown into quite a handsome young man. Alfa Filip says.

* Thank you, your grace. The pleasure is all mines. I say.

Luna Mikayla is dressed in a beautiful red ball gown covered in red gemstones; she wears a leaf formed silver crown that looks just like her husbands, she wears it in the center of her hairdo. Luna Mikayla is 160 cm long, she has big warm brown eyes, a diamond shaped face, dark brown curly hair, a small figure, she is very beautiful and she is forty-five years old. She gives me a big warm smile and she holds her arms out. She gives me a big hug.

* I’ve missed you so much, my dear godson. I have visited you a lot over the years but recently I have been too busy, I hope that you can forgive me for that. Luna Mikayla says.

* There is nothing to forgive. I say.

She hugs me tighter and the scent of wolf comes over me. Even though werewolves and vampires are natural enemies we have had peace for hundreds of years. Luna Mikayla and my mother are so close friends that they wanted each other to be god mother for their children. Luna Mikayla is like a second mother to me but her children are not like my siblings, her son is one of my closes friends and her daughter is more like an acquaintance of mine. When we were younger Wolf Princess Amira was a spoiled brat that always got what she wanted and she didn’t care about who she hurt in the process.

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     Once Luna Mikayla lets me go Wolf Prince James attacks me with a friendly hug. He holds me tightly and whispers in my ear:

* Don’t worry I will help you get out of this mess. You are like a brother to me and I can’t see you unhappy for the rest of your life. He whispers so lowly that no one else can hear what we say.

He lets me go and I study my friend closely. Wolf Prince James is seventeen just like me. He is dressed flawlessly; he wears black trousers, black shoes, a light blue shirt and a sky blue jacket. He is 193 cm long, he has the same dark green eyes as his father, stylish brown hair that reaches his shoulder blades and he is extremely fit.

* Brother, I want to get a good look of him as well. After all we are here because of him and me. Wolf Princess Amira says.

* Amira stop being such a jealous brat, he is my closest friend. Wolf Prince James says.

* Stop it, both of you. We are not here so that you two can embarrass us by bickering with each other. Alfa Filip says.

* Forgive us father. Wolf Prince James and Wolf Princess Amira say together.

Wolf Princess Amira catches my eye and I try to figure out what she meant when she said that they were here because of her and me but the only thing that I can see is how she looks. Wolf Princess Amira is very beautiful; she is the mirror image of her mother except for the fact that she is 170 cm long. She gives me a shy yet confident smile.

* Well then I guess that we can start dealing with the business at hand. King Frans says.

King Frans of Beinna Stjerna, my father is wearing his big ceremonial gold crown, he is wearing his night sky blue colored uniform full of medals of valor and he wears black business shoes. King Frans is forty-eight years old, he is 192cm long, he has dark blue eyes, he has curly hazelnut brown hair, he has sharp cheekbones and he is very fit.

* Before we start I would like to say that I support this decision only because I know that we don’t have choice if we want to keep or people safe. Queen Mariella says.

Queen Mariella of Beinna Stjerna, my mother is beyond beautiful, she looks like an angel. She has big emerald green eyes, she has long light blonde straight hair, she is 168cm long, she is skinny and she has a heart shaped face. 

King Frans turns toward me and give me an angry look.

* Before we begin I would like to tell you my darling son that you were late for this meeting, even our guests arrived before you did. Make sure that it does not happen again. My father says.

* My sincerest apologies, my King and father but no one informed me that we had such important guests on the way but I will do everything I can to not be late again. I say.

* I accept your apology. Send her in right away so that we can begin our meeting. My father says.

The door opens once more and a beautiful lady enters the room. She has her light brown hair in a gorgeous fishtail bun hair do, she has big chocolate brown eyes, a long shaped face, big naturally colored pink lips, an average sized nose and she has a small waist. When she sees Wolf Princess Amira she gives her a fake smile.

* Lady Charlotte of the Crystal Mountains pleased that you could join us. My father says.

* I am honored to be here your majesty. Lady Charlotte says and she courtesy deeply.

* Some of you may not know why you were called here? We are all here to celebrate that Alfa Filip, Luna Mikayla, Queen Mariella and I have decided to join our two houses in the form of marriage. Prince Micha and Wolf Princess Amira are to be wed in one months’ time. Let’s rejoice and celebrate this happy occasion. Does everyone have a glass of champagne? Here’s to my only son and his future wife, I hope that you will be happy together, that you will support each other in ruling this Kingdom and that you will leave man heirs to the throne. To the future King and Queen of Beinna Stjerna. Cheers everyone. My father says.

Everyone applauds and congratulate us for our arranged marriage. Why did my parents keep this from me? I was always told that I would be the one to decide who I would marry, so why did they take that huge decision away from me? Wolf Princess Amira is beautiful but I don’t know her well enough and I don’t want to marry a spoiled brat, why will they force me to do this? The girl from my dream is as far as I could see far more beautiful than Wolf Princess Amira and she is definitely more captivating. I think I am in love with the woman from my dreams but will my parents let me marry her instead even though I don’t know anything about her at this moment? I feel this huge rage come over me and I feel hatred toward my parents. How can they do this to me? Suddenly I lose control of my body and my canines come out. I take several deep breaths to regain control of my body.

     Once I’ve regained control a glimpse at Lady Charlotte to see her reaction. Lady Charlotte looks like someone killed her entire family, she can’t stop crying and screaming out of anger. Her eyes start to glow in red, her face changes beyond recognition and her big canines show. She is extremely fast when she lets her vampire side take over. The second after her canines are visible she makes a move toward Wolf Princess Amira that it is too surprised to defend herself. Lady Charlotte tries to bite the Wolf Princess and drink her blood but the Wolf Princess Amira lets out a growl so loud that it wakes me from shock. I take a leap and I crash onto Lady Charlotte, she falls to the ground with me on top off her. I pin her down with a tight grip but she is very strong, she is almost free of my grip when Wolf Prince James helps me to hold her hands behind her back.

* Lady Charlotte control yourself or you will be put down. You know that we kill traitors by removing their protection from the sun and let it burn them to death, if you don’t want that to happen to you I suggest that you will apologize for your awful and embarrassing behavior. My father says.

* Sweetheart due to this situation and the reason behind her acting, I think that the person who should decide her fate and punishment should be the one that she tried to kill. My mother says.

* An excellent suggestion, my love. Wolf Princess Amira, you will be the one that shall decide Lady Charlottes punishment and her fate. My father says.

Wolf Princess Amira takes her time thinking and reflecting on her decision. She looks at me and she looks at the way that Lady Charlotte stares at me with admiration.

* I am quite confident that you did this to me because you love Prince Micah more than your own life. Therefore I have decided that your punishment will be that your canines will be mine and I will turn them in to earrings as a trophy. Wolf Princess Amira says.

* No, not my canines! They mean the world to me, without them I will bring dishonor to the whole vampire species. Lady Charlotte says.

Wolf Princess Amira stands in front of Lady Charlotte and she slaps her on the left side of her face.

* I have more to say and I understand that you are worried about your canines but they will grow out within a year so you do not have to worry. I will spare your life and in return you will be my new handmaiden. You will also get to witness my wedding at first row. Wolf Princess Amira says.

Lady Charlotte cries, she turns toward me and she tries to kiss me but I push her away from me without loosening my grip.

* Stop trying to force me to fall for you! I have never loved you and I never will! You mean nothing more than a friend to me and you will never be anything else. I say.

My words hurts her so much that she destroys a chair and tries to stab herself in the heart with her stake. My father stops her and throws her down on the floor; he binds her hands with silver platted handcuffs. Lady Charlotte screams in pain from the cuffs.

* Wolf Princess Amira, you made an excellent choice, you have shown everyone here that you will one day become a great Queen. You, my darling son I am very proud and pleased that you are finally able to say what you feel toward Lady Charlotte. Queen Mariella says.

* Father, mother and foreign royalties, I have already fallen for a lovely young woman that I have been dreaming about for the past six months. She has long light blonde hair and she is captivating. I say.

* I have a confession to make. Six months ago a seer visited me, she told me that I would marry you and after that meeting I started dreaming about you as well, Prince Micah. While I was dreaming my looks changed, my hair became light blonde and it reached my spine. The one saving you from the darkness is me. The darkness that threatens to swallow you whole is your inner vampire murderer that wants to be in control. Wolf Princess Amira says.

* You are the one I have been dreaming about? The girl I love? I ask.

* Yes I am. Wolf Princess Amira answers.

My feelings take over and I can’t help myself, I kiss Wolf Princess Amira passionately. When I kiss her I feel a spark inside me, but something is wrong. I can’t feel the same rush of excitement and shot of electricity that I feel when I dream about her. I swallow my suspicions for the moment and I pretend that she is the love of my life. I give her a big, affectionate smile and I let go of her. My hand reaches out to hers and our fingers clashes together.

* I am very pleased that you have already taken a liking toward Wolf Princess Amira. We arranged this marriage and union because both of our species needs to become stronger. The hunters want to eradicate us all and this is the only way that we can become powerful enough to beat the hunters forces. My father says.

* I am not pleased that you chose who I will marry but I will not fight you on this. I will fulfill my duty. I say.

We celebrate and my father tells the staff to prepare a feast to celebrate my engagement. The entire evening I spend getting to know Wolf Princess Amira, the more I know about her the more my hatred toward her grows. I pretend extremely well to be falling for Wolf Princess Amira, I play so well that Wolf Prince James takes a great risk and mind link with me. I assure him that I do not want to marry his sister and he promises me that he will help me get out of it. He encourages me to keep on acting so that no one will know that we will do everything we can to end this union. I share my suspicions of Wolf Princess Amira not being the girl from dreams and that I think that this seer sought her out to stop me from finding my soulmate, the real girl from my dreams. We eat and drink all night. My parents sit on their thrones to show strength and to show that they take their responsibility as regents seriously.

     When the clock strikes midnight I head toward my bedroom. Wolf Princess Amira insists that she will accompany me to my bedroom. It is quite an odd request for a woman to make but I leave her be so that she won’t suspect anything. We walk side by side and she keeps asking me things about myself, I answer as best as I can. I start to ask her questions so that she does not suspect that I don’t care about what she asks and what she tells me. Wolf Princess Amira moves closer to me and I do everything I can to not show my repulsion, I even move closer to her.

     Since I am a very powerful and old vampire I can control almost everything in my body, this is a secret that only the oldest vampires know. This allows me to make my eye pupil to expand, my breathing faster and my heartbeat faster. Even though I am a vampire and I don’t need oxygen or a beating heart they still beat out of reflex. Everything I do to my body is different things that show when you are falling in love with someone. With eyes closed and my heart thinking of the girl in my dreams I kiss her passionately. The kiss is so passionate and rough; she grabs my hands only to place them on her breasts. She presses her vagina toward my pelvis and she tries to turn me on, it works because I am thinking about the girl that I dream about. I burst my eyes open and I pull myself away from her.

* Stop, we can’t do this until we are married. You know just as I do that it is wrong. It is adultery if we do this before we are married.