WHISTLING MYSTIQUE

09

"The one Miranda and the emperor wants is you, Lucien. You've been lured in this country by using your brothers and your chief."

I clenched my fist at the thought of its possibility. Perhaps it's the reason why I still haven't find any clues about where exactly they held captive my brother Lucio, my cousin Lucky, and the Chief.

The only thing I believed blindly was my own assumptions because truthfully, I was desperate to restore our clan back to its unwavering power.

We're known as a powerful clan even without the power of our ancestors. And that's mainly because of Lucio, the Chief, and Lucy who I know is missing.

“So don't waste your time roaming like a wild beast in this fvcked up country.”

I laughed dryly and glared. “How did you know?”

It seems like people have been underestimating us just because we're lenient to insults and provocation even back when we're living in Silas.

“Just because we're not as violent as the other clans, they think that they can just blatantly show their fangs behind our back. Seriously. Those goddamn bastards desire to rise as ashes. I must grant their death wishes.”

“W-What the— what nonsense are you spouting, vampire?!”

Gaze fixated at the glow in front, I saw how my prey looked horrified. Pero ang takot na 'yon ay biglang naglaho nang puro pula na lamang ang aking nakikita.

“Lucien Constantine!”

Red iris. Black sclera. Just how hideously terrifying am I tonight? Ramdam ko ang matinding pagkauhaw habang ang pulso ko ay unti-unting bumibilis.

“This wont last long until I'm satisfied...”

With veins protruding, I used my speed to cage the fairy with my wings. She was quick to know my next plan so she used her power to attack me with a trunk.

I groaned when it hit me. But it was not enough to make me stop.

Gamit ang kamay, itinapon ko yon pabalik sa kaniya at saka ako tumakbo nang palipat-lipat sa mga puno para 'di niya ako makita.

I could feel my heart aching while everything around me appeared obscure. It was as if I'd become unstoppable with this unstable thirst I've been trying to deny. The desire to dig my fangs into the skin of her neck—the desire to own her whole part made me feel more uneasy.

I want to touch her with this fangs sharpened by the scent she owns.

Ahh. So this is how it feels to be addicted. It's like you're in the paradise of your own desires.

Tumigil ako sa likod ng puno, malapit sa kung nasaan siya. Ang pwesto ko ay 'di tanaw ng buwan na kanina pa nakatitig sa akin, mistulang binabantayan ang mga galaw ko.

"What if I tell you that I am not the one you're looking for?" she said.

"You know what I learned when hunting fairies?" I scratched my neck and slightly took a peek from my position. "It's that you all possess different scent. Yours is the most strong out of all."

Narinig kong tumawa siya nang mahinhin. And that tickled my Insanity.

Pinikit kong mariin ang mga mata ko, subok na subok pigilan ang kagustuhang sunggaban siya nang walang patawad.

Hindi ako baliw sa dugo. I don't particularly hate blood from humans and fairies but her scent is just so compelling, putting shackles to my rationality.

"A Gualtiero asking for help... from a fairy? You should know better. Our blood is-"

"Freyja."

As the moon stopped resonating, I showed my whole to her who became unresponsive. Her eyes that were glowing lost its color. Now, she's just looking at me coldly, hiding what she truly felt after hearing her name from my mouth.