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Human, You Are Delicious Chapter 22: The Elder's Church
*VICKY*The sun shone through my bedroom window the following morning, casting a light behind my eyes. I didn't want to wake—what if it had all been some dark and sensual dream? I don't know whether I'd be relieved because it would make things less complicated or if I'd be disappointed because it would make things more complicated.I lay still with my eyes shut, letting the sounds of the birds outside cascade in through the slightly open window when suddenly, my phone suddenly rang.I let it go for a minute when I heard a groggy, deep voice next to me speak. "You want to get that?"I opened my eyes—so I hadn't been dreaming. My heart was ecstatic; my head, on the other hand, was in complete disarray.I reached over to my nightstand and grabbed my phone. The screen showed the contact symbol for Kindred, and I sighed before rejecting the call and setting it back down."Everything ok?" Leon asked, turning his head to face me.His usually combed-back hair was tousled into its natural form,
Human, You Are Delicious Chapter 23: Any Press is Good Press
*LEON*"This is…a nightmare."I sauntered into my office and sat in the chair as Aden closed the door behind him and drew down the blinds."I know, I know," I said, brushing aside any items on my desk."I'm your business partner, Leon. Not your maid. I can't clean up your messes. Especially when it's this big.""This is just a misunderstanding," I insisted. "They're spinning it way out of proportion.""Probably," Aden continued. "But it still is splashed across all news outlets. And the fact that it's Vicky makes it even worse. What'll happen when they find out she's your employee?!"I quickly gave Aden a stern hush. "I'll fix it," I noted matter-of-factly."Fix it how? I'm sure Osip's dad would love to hear how you left his daughter for the new chef in town."I sighed. He was right. This was bad. Aden pulled a folder out of his briefcase and set it down on the desk.In it were the media's reports on the Gray Atoll incident over the past few days and some commentators' speculations. I
Human, You Are Delicious Chapter 24: Kindred Law
*VICKY*The thunderous voice boomed through the cavern, instantly alerting the council of its presence.I turned and looked to find Lord Tybirus standing tall and proud in his stature. He was a tall, built man with long grey hair that was tied into a low bun. The hood of his brown overcoat hung behind his neck, and his eyes shone a brilliant green. His presence was as commanding as they said. "We, as the council, need to come to a decision as a group—not individually. Now, remove your hoods." The six other Elders followed his request and pulled back their hoods to showcase their faces. Each of them appeared the same age they were when they turned: some looked older, and some looked younger, but together, they were flawless. Lord Tybirus descended the spiral staircase I had just entered in on, and approached me. I felt the weight of his power—it was heavy and domineering. His gaze focused on me. I couldn't register his emotions; his face was entirely stoic in its approach. I bra
Human, You Are Delicious Chapter 25: The Beginning of the End
*VICKY*My eyes went wide. I felt a tremble shoot through to my hands and placed them in my lap to hide my fear. "You want me to kill Baden?"Lord Tybrius fell back into his seat. "Can you?" he asked, still eyeing me. "He's an old friend of yours, after all. An old subordinate."I now knew where this was going. The others thought I was called here on accords of the photo in the news. But Lord Tybrius knew otherwise: I was here on business."Won't that entice a war?" Zerger asked. "Between the Predators and Kindred?""If Baden is a Predator," Lord Tybrius continued. "Then that means they already called for a war when they attacked a Kindred—a superior at that."Baden had been badly injured the last time, but he could feed on human blood. He would recover soon. However, there was one thing that remained doubtful."I don't think he's one of their leaders," I suddenly noted. "Baden was a good Commander, but I don't think he has it in him to command the Predators.""I agree," a fourth Elder
Human, You Are Delicious Chapter 26: Decisions Made
*VICKY*As soon as I got home, I let loose, and tears flowed down my face onto the hardwood floor below me.I should know better by now. Blood Bonds, matehood…it's all a ploy set by the Elders to ensure Kindred didn't feed on humans. That's all it was. Love? It was a long-forged myth.I was the one who had gotten him into this entanglement because I couldn't resist him. I let my guard down, and I got everyone in the crosshairs. It was better for him and me if I kept to myself and let this go before it went any further.And yet, here I sat, on my living room floor, crying harder than I had when Jacob revealed himself 500 years ago.This was horrible, and I fucking hated my decision.I dabbed off my tears and tried to think positively. I just needed to get through the next three years; then, I could fall into a deep sleep, and when I woke up, things would return to normal.This will work. It had to work.A startling knock on my door woke me from my thoughts. For a minute, I had hoped it
Human, You Are Delicious Chapter 27: Moonlight Amrita
After Lord Tybrius took his leave, I began to gather the items required to make the journey to Orene, a town about an hour's drive from NYC. If I was to fight and truly embrace my warrior side, I needed help, and the only person I could think of was Jenny, who ran a shop just on the edge of Orene, near the Shimila Mountains.Jennifer was the fourth-generation owner of the store, and their family had been serving humans and supernatural beings for more than a hundred years. I had been frequenting Jenny's shop for the past 50 years, and during my time in Orene, had become very close with her mother and grandmother.I pushed open the wooden gate."Vicku, Vicku!" the parrot at the door greeted me warmly."It's Vicky," I heard a familiar voice from the back of the store call out. "I've taught you many times, Mr. Joe." She huffed and then smiled once she saw me. "Vicky, long time no see!"Jenny was a short brunette woman, around 50, who had a divine love for birds and a lack of patience for
Human, You Are Delicious Chapter 28: Armed Deals
*VICKY*One of the two men sitting in the smoking room had gray hair and looked to be about 50 years old, and his full muscles supported the collar of the suit. The other man, however, was the complete opposite. There was something different about them—a glow almost. Although he looked about the same age, he had much less hair, and his wrinkles intensified when he smiled in our direction.The two men rose to greet Markus as soon as they saw him, and they even considerately extinguished the cigars in their hands."Markus, it's wonderful to see you again," the first man began. "Thank you for having us featured in your gallery this evening. I know my grandfather would have dutifully appreciated it.""Oh, your grandfather was only one of my closest artist companions, Devin. It's the least I could do—especially with the talent that runs in those veins." Markus then turned to look at me. "The steel sculptures out in the entrance; they're only some of Devin's newest pieces. Beautifully create
Human, You Are Delicious Chapter 29: Choices
*VICKY*There was no right or wrong in a relationship. There was only mutual accommodation, tolerance, and trust. However, as the saying goes, it's easier said than done and after establishing a relationship, it takes the willpower of both individuals to keep the momentum going.As is evident, I still had a lot to learn in this matter and I had never been slapped so hard in the face by reality, as I was now. I stopped what I was doing and looked at him helplessly."Leon…what're you doing here?" My voice was raspy and disjointed, and his name almost came out like a whisper."I'm sorry for just showing up…I didn't know when the exhibition ended, but I see now…" He looked around the space at the dimmed lights and the bare walls. "I won't take up much of your time, but I needed to talk to you." His eyes were focused on me, but darted to Markus the second he coughed. "I think I'll give you two some space…" Markus stated awkwardly. "Make sure you lock up?" He tossed me a set of key
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