NOT THAT YOU'LL EVER GO HOME AGAIN ✔️

⚰️Chapter 19

Zidane only watched from the sideline near Ariadne whilst Klaus took care of sweeping the Blue Waxes by himself, he offered to help but the temperamental blonde stated firmly he just stayed put with Ariadne. It wasn't like Klaus was failing in making these mindless know why he was the head of Tourmaline Hotel's Security Team.

He hasn't transformed yet but he already smash their bodies into puddings with his fists, damn. The dhampir with snow hair remained in awe, he looked up and noticed the air finally going back to normal, the intense scent that drove everyone's frenzy was fading, and echoes of other bloodthirsty beasts in the woods were gone.

The blonde noble vampire could still feel the rush of adrenaline in his veins, pushed by his anger of wanting to eradicate. "I'm so fucking done dealing with these creatures!" His clothes were soggy, stained with the fluids and some pieces from the Blue Waxes.

"Damn did they smell awful too, you need to wash yourself ten times later" Zidane curled his face in disgust, not fond of the smell of a dead Blue Wax.

Still scowling and recalling the person he asked not to come with them, Klaus neared Ariadne. "I told you to stay at home but see where your stubbornness led you" She was so pale and out of herself, staring at nothing particular and unblinking.

Tears slipped down, then another. "I missed my mom" She went in an uncontrollable sob, covering her face with both hands. "I'm sorry..."

Her outburst had Klaus and Zidane rooted on the spot again. Klaus was planning to give a thorough lecture and scolding but seeing her this vulnerable replaced the annoyance with uncertainty.

Klaus pressed his lips into a line and reached a hand out to her. "Let's go back, Spitfire"

"Yeah, let's" Zidane agreed quickly, hoping to pacify their crying companion soon. "I am a hundred percent sure Clock will return safely with your sister with the Ripe Night gone"

No words came from Ariadne, the rest of their walk was encased in silence. She didn't initiate any conversation nor glare drills at Klaus' head, the fire in those sunset eyes was cold charred coals. It was unsettling for the two vampires.

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The arrival of the Harker sisters in their lives and manor was a splash of bright colors from a pastel palette–one that Wisdom didn't anticipate. Albeit living in such fancy structures and noble vampires of the Ancient bloodline, they were not as flashy or spontaneous with the way they lived their lives.

Holly and her sisters were wrecking balls which Wisdom took in.

When Klaus and Zidane returned with Ariadne, it didn't take long for Clock to show up carrying a shaking Arabella. The reunion was sore to the eyes of the male vampire occupants, something they would usually see in a theater play or television. Holly had been in the washroom for too long and came rushing out with tears.

Hm? Wisdom subtly narrowed his eyes, scowling as he observed that Holly's movement wasn't smooth, she was wincing and when the sisters did a group hug, she tried hard not to flinch. But Wisdom could tell she was in pain.

"Oh my gosh, we were so worried! I'm so glad you're okay!" Evangeline exclaimed.

Alanis was trying to hug all her sisters at the same time, "I love you girls!"

"We're okay, I am...fine" Arabella was still feeling a bit weak but she genuinely felt relief being in the warmth of her sisters.

Duckie showed up from Clock's room, quacking loudly, and joined the group hug.

Ariadne made her eldest sister gasp by hugging her torso, burying her face on Holly's chest. She never expressed this much affection towards Holly for the most part she was annoyed at the latter's excessive antics. "I'm sorry big sister"