Chapter 3 Existence of a Vampwolf
THE CELESTIAL IMPERIAL
“Vaewolf, Lycanpire, Vampwolf, Cucubuth. Legends speaks of them being Hybrids. But a Vampwolf has the most history ever written and has been passed down from generation to generation. Not a myth but it is real.” She stopped, looking up at the seven years old blonde haired boy who sat in front of her with curious eyes wanting to know more.
“A Vampwolf?” He arched his brows.
She hummed a positive response. “Are you sure you want to read a book like this, Dwayne?”
“Yes mother. Please continue! Please continue!” He pestered.
She heaved a sigh. “A Vampwolf. Half-Vampire...Half-Lycan. But stronger than both. A cross breed deadlier than any werewolf or vampire. Werewolf-Vampire hybrids are the mixture of a vampire and a werewolf. They possess the powers of both species, making them twice as powerful. And—“
“Wow! Mother! Is it really true that the Alpha King is a Vampwolf?!” He asked, a gasp escaping his lips.
She smiled. “Yes Dwayne. He is a Vampwolf.”
“I want to be a Vampwolf too...like the Alpha King! Show me! Mother, tell me how I can be a Vampwolf!” He got up to his feet and placed both hands on his hips ready to do whatever.
“Listen Dwayne, not everyone can be a Vampwolf. They are rare species which used to be forbidden in all supernatural societies.”
His smile fell as he sat back on the ground with his small legs crossed in Indian style. “But...the Alpha King is a Vampwolf.” He muttered.
“The Alpha King was born of an impossible union. His birth was between a pure blooded Lycan prince and a full blooded vampire who also came from a long lineage of witches.” She explained calmly.
“Why is it an impossible union?” He asked.
“Hundreds of years ago, it was forbidden that a vampire and a werewolf have any close relations with each other. If it happens, both parents and the child are to be executed immediately.” She answered.
“Close relations? That’s unfair. So they shouldn’t play even as friends?” He pouted.
“When I mean close relations, it is something more than you should know.”
“Oh you mean...having sex?!” He blurted out.
Her eyes widened in shock. “Where did you hear that sort of words?”
“Marcellus told me. I saw him kissing Elena the other day and he said they have plans to mate later on.” He responded.
She shook her head. “You should stop hanging around Marcel.”
“No mother, Marcel is a genius! He helps me out with the works given at the academy. I want to be like him!” He smiled sheepishly.
Maybe later on, she would warn Marcellus to be mindful of what he says and does in the presence of her child. “Dwayne—“
He cuts in. “I am glad executing both parents and the child doesn’t work anymore because it saved our Alpha King’s life.” This time a bright smile grazed the little boy’s face.
She shook her head in amazement at her son’s words. He might just be seven years old but Dwayne tends to act like he is twice his age. Still, she couldn’t comprehend why he chose to read this book; Existence of a Vampwolf.
“Mother, when I grow up, I’ll like to be the Alpha King’s personal guard. I’ll serve as a warrior first and work my way diligently into the Royal Home.” He said with so much determination in his eyes.
“And why do you want to serve the Alpha King?” She asked with a furrowed eyebrow.
“The humans.” He replied.
“The humans?” She reacted with a confused look on her wrinkled face.
“I’ll work twice as hard to gain the Alpha King’s trust and convince him to change the tradition. The pets and slaves deserve a better life in our—“
“Quiet Dwayne!” She shunned him.
“Imperial.” He completed in a tight whisper.
She set the book aside, stood up from the stool and went closer to him. “You’ll speak no more about the humans! You’ll speak no more about your desires for liberty! Or do you want the Alpha King to have you beheaded?!” She snapped at him.
Terror filled his eyes and he didn’t dared to say a word. “Please Dwayne.” She pleaded in a gentle tone now.
“Okay mother. I’ll be very careful of what I say.” He mumbled, placing a finger on his lips and he did a zipping up gesture.
“That’s my boy.” She spread out her arms and he moved closer to embrace her.
“Mother, I have to meet Darcel. We promised to play once the sun sets.” Dwayne looked up at his mother.
“Alright. Go ahead but don’t stay too late. I’ll prepare dinner to keep myself busy.” She released him from her hold.
“Okay mother! Can I ask Darcel to have dinner with us?!” Dwayne jumped in excitement.
“Yes, that’s good! Go now.” She handed him the book before he exited the room.
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“Elias, do I have any meeting scheduled with the Alpha King in the next four days?” Darius asked, as he sipped from the goblet filled with human blood.
Elias’s finger schemed through the large screen of tablet on his left hand. “No, General. The Alpha King had sent a message earlier this morning stating that he wants to be alone for the next few days. No emergency message as at now.” He replied.
Darius looked up at his right hand man. “Any word from Raphel Grayson yet?”
“No credit alert seen yet.”
Darius smirked. “He must see me as a fool! If Raphel thinks he can run away from me then he must really be kidding!” He gulped down the last drop of blood. “Since I have a few days off, I guess it’s time to say hi to my old client. Get our men ready, Elias!” He slammed the goblet on the table.
“Yes General.” Elias turned to leave but soon stopped on track. “What time do we leave?”
“Night fall. And prepare enough to bring in more people to the Imperial. The Alpha King will be pleased to have more human prisoners and I, more blood to fill my belly and quench my thirst.” He chuckled deviously.
Elias bowed before turning away to leave the room.
Chapter 4 The Osvaldos TEXAS, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA. KJ BEAUTY EMPIRE: KIARA’S OFFICEKiara’s head snapped up to look at whoever just opened the office and she found Lila standing at the entrance with a bright smile on her face.“Hey best friend!” Lila giggled as she strolled further into the room.Kiara managed a smile on her face. “Good afternoon, Lila.”Lila raised her eyebrows at the unusual way her best friend just acknowledged her presence. “Is that the right way to greet me? Woah! You didn’t even offer me a seat! So rude of you, CEO Kiara! Is this how you treat a good client?” Lila questioned in feigned annoyance with her hands on her waist as she stood at akimbo.Kiara glanced up again from the laptop screen. She was busy taking a free spa lessons online.“Let me ask you a question.” She paused.“Yes I am listening.”“Are you here today as a client or a best friend?” Kiara asked.Lila thought for a moment. “Such a cunning question. Perhaps am I making you uncomfortable
Chapter 5 Kiara’s Decision TEXAS, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA KJ BEAUTY EMPIRE: KIARA’S OFFICE“First thing first, you can’t say no to me.” Lila pointed out.“Spill it.” Kiara breathed out heavily.“In a bid to not wallow in self pity for getting fired at work, Daniel made a reservation at the biggest club in town so he asked me to bring my friends. And I do not have any friends except you. So you are hanging out with us at the club tonight.” Lila stated in excitement that one would doubt she had just lost a job.Kiara rubbed her temples gently. She hadn’t seen that coming if not she would have come up with a better topic to distract Lila. But at the same time, Kiara know that wouldn’t work on Lila who can get too persistent whenever she wants something to go her way.“You can’t say no...remember.” Lila rushed to sit next to her.This isn’t the first time Lila was asking her to hang out with she and Daniel. Ever since Kiara divorced Carlos Osvaldo, Lila had made it a point of duty to
Chapter 6 Feeling alive TEXAS, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA AT KIARA’S HOUSELila and her boyfriend, Daniel Dantes who is a CEO of a big clothing brand in Texas showed up at Kiara’s house at exactly nine o’clock p.m.Kiara had rolled her eyes severally when Jessica brought the dress into the office. It was way beyond what she imagined and even Jessica couldn’t help the gasp that escaped her throat at the sight of the dress. It was way too revealing and wasn’t Kiara’s sort of clothing.“You look so hot! Damn! How could you hide such a beautiful body under baggy wears?!” Lila gasped out.A bright smile played on Daniel Dante’s face as his eyes did a slow crawl on Kiara’s body. She looked sexy in the tiny strapped short crimson dress. He couldn’t deny that Kiara looked amazing and beautiful. Ever since he knew Kiara, Daniel has never seen her in such an outfit aside casual jeans, sweatshirts, baggy trousers and tops.“Why on earth did you buy this sort of dress?!” Kiara asked.“Listen t
Chapter 7 Defensive stanceTEXAS, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA AT THE CLUBHOUSEAside Liam being one of Carlos close friends, he had his eyes on Kiara in college even before she met Carlos. Kiara had turned him down thrice which had hurt his ego so badly and when she started going out with Carlos, he had expressed how heartbroken he felt via text message.Liam was even present at the court on the day she divorced Carlos. She knew he would be rejoicing about the failed marriage because he had tried to warn her about Carlos.“I love what I am seeing. You have done well for yourself, Kiara. Oh sorry…how has life been without Carlos Osvaldo? Good or bad?” He asked.“What?” Kiara muttered.“Since you are looking this good, I guess the money you made from the Osvaldos has been put into a good use.” He grinned widely. “So tell me are you here all dolled up this way to get another catch like Carlos Osvaldo?” His eyes did a slow crawl from her face to her cleavage.Kiara felt insulted. She
Chapter 8 Blood SuckersTEXAS, UNITED STATE OF AMERICAAfter a long trek of about forty minutes, Kiara was lucky to get a taxi that drove her to a point. All she needed to do was cross the dark alley that would give a sight to her street ahead. She heaved a sigh of relief for reaching her destination finally.All of a sudden, Kiara stopped midway when she heard voices in the alley.“You thought I won’t ever find you?! Even if you go beneath the sea, I’ll have my merfriends bring you out!” The voice grounded out.Reasons why Kiara doesn’t keep late nights whenever she leaves home without her car. There are always teenage boys lurking around this alley in particular to rob and harass people. She wondered why the cops are nowhere to be found today. They are always on patrol in the area ever since the dead body of a teenage girl was found in the alley and news had it that she was raped to death.This alley was forbidden but she had to use it today because it was closer to her house.“Plea
Chapter 9 The Celestial Imperial THE CELESTIAL IMPERIALIn an unconscious state, Kiara felt gentle swaying motion, almost as if being on a boat, where the waves lifted and eased at the whimsy of the wind, peaceful and comforting. And she might have been comforted by the motion, were it not for the fiery hot throbbing pain in her neck. Her breathe sputtered in irregular patterns, short, sharp and incomplete.Kiara was burning inside for terrifying moments but soon everything faded in her mind again. ******************************Kiara could hear hushed voices from a far distance and it felt like she was dreaming."Hey…I think she is awake now…her eyelashes are fluttering.”“No…I think she is still asleep.""Her wound has healed completely.""Let us wake her up before those cruel guards comes around to pour water on her."Cruel guards? What's happening? Wait! Did she die and didn’t make it to heaven but hell? Oh no! Was she in hell or what? Kiara bantered within herself."Hey…w
Chapter 10 No Government THE CELESTIAL IMPERIAL"As you already know that this world is full of supernatural species but the vampires and werewolves are mostly dominating the Imperial. The vampires especially are very wicked but the most cruel of them all is the Alpha King." Felicity responded this time.Kiara furrowed her eyebrows in confusion. "The Alpha King? What’s does that mean? And who is he?""His name is Vincent Bond-Smith but they call him Vins Bond for short. I heard he is cold at heart as an ice. Like they often call him, The Devil’s Incarnate. He doesn’t care about anyone’s emotions. He can kill whoever tries to get in his way. He is known for being difficult. He is the most feared creature in the supernatural societies. Expect nothing but Death if you ever get on the Alpha King’s nerves so they always say about Vins Bond. He is merciless and undefeated. Strong and fierce. He is a hybrid.” Olivia explained.“What’s a hybrid?”“He is half lycan, half vampire.” Zen
Chapter 11 The Tradition THE CELESTIAL IMPERIALKiara remembered him from the night he killed Raphel Grayson and how he had bitten her neck in an attempt to get rid of her. She wondered why and what he did that made her wound heal completely and the mark faded but she didn't turn to a vampire."Good to see you alive." Darius smiled. His smile was divine and his features were good looking and great but such handsomeness shouldn’t be given to a terrible person like him. He should probably have two horns and very horrible dentition and an appearance that would portray his cruelty.Kiara’s eyes were fixated on him and then she noticed who was standing behind him. A woman who was completely naked, his pet! As if that wasn't bad enough, the asshole actually held a leash in his hand which was attached to the collar around her neck. This is cruelty! She thought of just slamming her fists in his face."My blood did a good job at healing you." Darius smiled.What?! He fed her with