𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥 {𝐀 𝐓𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐅𝐚𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐜} [1] ✔️

6. INTRODUCTIONS

AS WE CRUISED DOWN THE HIGHWAY, the hum of the Mercedes engine lulled me into a sense of security. It had been forty-five minutes since we left the airport, and I couldn't help but marvel at how quickly my life had changed. Just a few hours ago, I was a regular person, going about my business. But now, I was a bloodthirsty monster, thanks to Victoria and her deadly skills.

The memory of the three men who followed me to a back alley still sent shivers down my spine. But with Gabriel, Joseph, and Simon by my side, I felt safe. There was something about them that exuded strength and security. Simon, in particular, had a warmth about him that put me at ease.

Gabriel, the leader of the coven, commanded respect with his mere presence. And Joseph, with his tough persona, was someone you wouldn't want to mess with. Despite only knowing them for a few seconds, it felt like I had known them for a lifetime.

As we continued on our journey, I couldn't help but wonder what other surprises awaited me in this new world. But with my newfound companions, I knew I was ready for anything.

Gabriel sat in the driver's seat, his hands gripping the steering wheel with a sense of purpose. Joseph sat next to him, his eyes scanning the darkened road ahead. I sat in the back with Simon, the silence between us palpable. As we drove, I couldn't help but watch the road zooming by, the world outside a blur of motion.

But then, my eyes were drawn to the night sky, where the full moon shone bright and bold. It was a beautiful sight, but it was quickly overshadowed by the howling in the distance. My heart raced as I swallowed nervously, my anxiety slowly rising. I hoped it wasn't them.

"Don't worry about them, Violet," Joseph's voice broke through the silence, making me turn my head. "Those Children of the Moon won't bother us."

"Children of the Moon?" I asked, my curiosity piqued.

"That's what they're called," Joseph replied, his voice calm and steady.

I couldn't help but wonder what he meant by that. Were they some sort of mythical creature? I had heard stories of werewolves and shapeshifters, but I never thought they could be real.

"I think I saw them when I was hiding from the newborn army," I explained my theory about the so-called Children of the Moon. "They were like huskies, except bigger."

Gabriel, who was driving, shook his head. "Those aren't the Children of the Moon."

I felt dumb for my mistake, but I was still curious. "So, what were the things I saw when the newborns were attacked at the battle?"

"Those are shapeshifters," Gabriel explained. "They can change into a wolf at any time, anywhere. The Children of the Moon don't have a choice."

"So, the Children of the Moon are the proper werewolves," I said, trying to wrap my head around it all.

Joseph nodded. "They change at the full moon, but the silver bullet thing is just a myth perpetuated by Hollywood."

I couldn't help but laugh at that. "You're telling me that all those movies I've seen are wrong?"

Joseph shrugged. "Mostly."

As we continued on our journey, I couldn't help but wonder what other myths and legends were actually true. And I couldn't help but feel grateful that I was in the company of these three vampires, who seemed to know more about the world than any human ever could.

Gabriel delved deeper into the topic of werewolves, his voice low and serious. "I once had a friend who was attacked by a werewolf. The creature nearly killed him. Ever since then, he's been consumed with a burning hatred for them. He wants to see them wiped out completely."