Beneath the Vampire King's Desire

Chapter 8

Vesto activated her teleportation magic. She let out a heavy sighed before entering. Before entering she smiled to her Amang and Inang in assurance.

Inside the teleportation, she felt a rush of intense energy and disorientation. The world around her seemed to blur and spin, with a dizzying mix of light and sound. Time felt strange, stretching and compressing, leaving her with a sense of unease as she was pulled through the shifting space.

In the blink of an eye, they found themselves in a dark alley. She quickly surveyed her surroundings and heightened her senses. The silence was overwhelming, broken only by the slow drip of water. She looked up and saw the first quarter of the moon.

"Stay on guard, Elara." Vesto said in his low voice while his eyes are looking around the area.

She trailed behind Vesto, overwhelmed by the oppressive silence. There wasn't a soul in sight, and all the houses were shut tight.

"Don't move." She froze when she heard a woman's voice behind them. "Drop your weapon."

"Alright, alright." Vesto said.

Dahan-dahan niyang kinuha ang kanyang dagger at nilagay sa lupa. Vesto did the same.

She felt the woman walk. Nagkatitigan sila ng matagal ng magkaharap sila.

A werewolf.

She held a gun pointed at their heads. She also sensed another presence—there was more than one.

"An elves." Sabi nito matapos sila titigan. "What an elves doing here?" Tanong nito kay Vesto.

"We're not here to fight." Vesto said calmly.

It was her first time seeing a werewolf. Werewolves are powerful beings that shift between human and wolf forms, often linked to the full moon.

"Vampires." Mahing sabi ng babae. "You're here for them?" She asked. Parang tinatantiya nito sila.

Dahan-dahang tumango si Vesto. Nang tiningnan siya nito ay tumango din siya. After a few seconds, she lowered the gun and turned away. She let out a deep breath, feeling a sense of relief.

"Follow me." Nagkatinginan sila ni Vesto at ilang sandali lamang ay sinundan nila ang babae.

As they walked, she remained alert to her surroundings. She wondered what the werewolves were doing in Deliora, especially since the vampires had recently attacked and were still present. Suddenly, they stopped as a man emerged from the shadows. He approached the woman and whispered something to her. This must be the presence she had sensed earlier.

"Pasok." She said in an impatient tone.

They stepped into a small cabin. It was dimly lit and cozy, with a wooden table, a few chairs, and a musty smell. An oil lamp cast flickering light, and a small fireplace stood in one corner. The floor had an old rug, and the cabin felt quiet and secluded.

She swallowed upon seeing several men and women inside. She could sense they were werewolves. Her gaze fixed on the man in the center—he must be their alpha.

"Elves." Nagsalita ito at tiningnan sila. "A royal elf." His eyes stuck on her.

Matapang na tiningnan niya ito sa mga mata.

"Please, sit. I apologize for the not-so-friendly welcome earlier. As you may be aware, vampires are causing chaos in our area." Tinuro nito ang upuan na sa gilid nila.

They didn't move. Tumawa naman ito ng marahan.

"My, my." Natatawang sabi nito. "I'm Joseph. I'm the Alpha of the Stormwind Pack." Pagpapakilala nito.