Beneath the Vampire King's Desire

Chapter 1

"Elara, bilisan mo!" The tiny voice called her.

She ran as fast as she could, looking around to make sure no one saw her. Once she was certain she was alone, she lowered her head and used her magic to escape through the barrier.

She burst into laughter at Liwayway when she successfully stepped out. She followed Liwayway into the bush.

"Hintayin mo ako, Liwayway!" Natatawang sigaw niya habang inaabot ito but Liwayway flew higher, making it impossible for her to reach her. "That's unfair!" Liwayway just stick out her tongue at her.

She jumped and tried to reach the fruit, but her brows furrowed when she couldn't grab it. Liwayway picked the fruit with no problem. She smiled when she handed it to her and then sat on a large stone to eat it while Liwayway fluttered around, singing.

"Liwayway, sa tingin mo kailan kaya ako papayagan ni Amang sumama kina Vesto?" She asked while biting the fruits.

Liwayway just snorted and rolled her eyes at her.

"Kapag marunong ka na makinig sa Inang at Amang mo." Napanguso siya dahil sa sinabi ni Liwayway.

"Marunong naman ako ah..." Mahinang usal niya pero nadinig pa din ito ng kasama.

"Tumakas ka na naman nga eh!" She said loudly in her cute tiny voice.

She stood up and tried to catch her playfully, but Liwayway just flew higher and higher to avoid her.

"Hindi mo naman ako isusumbong di ba?" She asked in her pitiful voice that made Liwayway roll her eyes again.

"Hmp!" Liwayway, a small, mischievous pixie with delicate wings looked away with an angry expression and crossed her arms. Despite her feigned annoyance, her charm made her look irresistibly cute.

Since she was little, Liwayway had always been with her. Aside from Mira, Liwayway was the closest companion she had in Elderglen.

"Bumalik na tayo, Elara!" Aya ni Liwayway at nauna na ito sa kanya. "Hinahanap ka na siguro ni Waya." Napasimangot naman siya marinig ang pangalan ng guro niya.

Waya Clasper is her master. She taught her archery, swordsmanship, and how to control her magic. As her mother's right-hand and a respected warrior, Waya was known for her strength and skill.

"Liwayway, did you feel it?" She stopped and scan the surrounding but she didn't see anyone.

She feel like someone is looking at them and observing them.

"Let's go, Elara!" She heard the seriousness in Liwayway's voice. So, she did feel it too.

She had a great sense of smell, but she couldn't detect if anyone was around. She just shrugged it off. It might have been her imagination. Nagpatuloy na siya sa pagtakbo at paghabol kay Liwayway dahil nauna na itong lumilipad. Napalingon na naman siya ulit ng maramdaman ang mga titig na iyon.

She activated her magic when they're in the barrier. Mabilis naman na pumasok sila ni Liwayway. She let out a heavy sighed when she saw the castle. The castle sat high above the trees on a cliff. Its tall towers reached into the sky, and ivy covered its walls. It looked like it was floating among the clouds, casting shadows over the forest below.

When she walked around, they immediately bowed their head. Kaya ayaw niya na naglalagi siya doon. She don't like it if they act like she is a royalty. But she's a royalty. That's why they always show their respect to her.

"Lady Elara, Master Waya is waiting in the library." Tumango siya at ngumiti dito.

Naglakad siya sa mataas na hagdan habang nakasunod naman si Liwayway sa kanya. Nang nasa pinto na siya sa harapan ng library ay kinalma niya ang kanyang sarili. She needed to act like a royal. One of lessons taught by Waya.