The Coronation

Chapter 12

"So what brings you here?" King Morrow says as he removes his hand from my face. "I ran away from the werewolf kingdom." "My did you want to live here instead?" He chuckles. "Actually prince Valerien saved me while I was in the forest," I reply.

He looks at his son, "I see, so you have returned from your business trip." "Yes," Valerien answers. "You can be excused, I want to speak with Ophelia," the king tells. Valerien looks at me and walks out the room.

He gives off a vibe thats says "I'm not approachable."

"So Ophelia, tell me what type of hybrid are you?" King Morrow asks. I got nervous, "I only found out recently by King Aspen when I won the selection".

He started laughing, "That stupid thing, he still holds a grudge. You probably displayed some fine fighting skills, that's how he knew you were different."

He said King Aspen holds a grudge, I wonder from what?

"Are there different types of hybrids?" I say interested. "There are many types depending on the parents of the hybrid from witches, goblins, fairies, sirens, and more. But the type that is the strongest and rarest is a vampire and werewolf," he explains.

"Why is it the rarest?" I ask confused. He chuckles, "My dear werewolves and vampires do not care to interact with one another. For that, there are two kingdoms. The reason why nothing has impacted you is probably because you're a vampire and werewolf hybrid."

I look at the ground and back at him," I don't understand. I've been living a lie my whole life." "Why is that?" He asks. "My mother isn't my actual mom and I don't even know my real parents." "Well I am sorry about that," he apologizes with a glint of pity in his eyes.

He walked back to his chair behind his desk. "Why isn't there any other hybrid alive?"

He sits down, "It is a long story that I am sure you wouldn't want to know." "Please! I need to know, I need to know about what I truly am."

King Morrow clears his throat, "As you wish." I waited for him to explain, I wanted to know the reason behind why king Aspen thinks of me to be so special. If he can tell me enough facts it will help me greatly understand more about these hybrids.

"A long time ago there were never territories. All creatures lived in peace, but there were still rulers. Hybrids were increasing day by day and they helped shape the world. They were ultimately the ones that created the peace. One day something terrible happened. War broke out between everyone and the harmony was gone. There was only one thing to do which was to separate and create territories. I became the next vampire king and the next werewolf king was Aspen."

He paused and continued, "But something changed Aspen. He soon hated hybrids so much, he began killing all of them till there was none left. He therefore created the council and the selection making sure there will never be a hybrid ever again."

"He will always keep that hatred locked in his heart for it had broken him forever."

I couldn't believe it, king Aspen killed hybrids. It was rightful of me to leave. If I stayed I would have died either way.

After my talk with king Morrow, a butler named Cecil showed me to a place to stay. It was nice like my room in the other castle. I laid on the bed and thought about all the things that had happened to me.

I don't deserve to be in this world.

Trying to sleep was difficult knowing that I slept for three days straight, so I walked out my room and started wandering around the castle. I reached the dining room and heard piano music coming from the kitchen. As I peeked inside I saw Lucy and Cecil dancing with each other. I smiled at how cute they were together.

I left the two alone and wandered further into the dark castle. I was attracted by the light of the full moon and I followed where the light casted out from, so that I can gaze up at it.

My feet moved on its on and soon I was on the balcony of a room. I walked up to the railing and just leaned on it. When my fingers touched the bare aluminum of the railing it was cold, but it didn't bother me. The wind blew through my hair and I noticed that it really did glisten in the moon's light.

The night sky was clear and the moon was at its highest peek. This was a view that I could always gaze at forever.

"I see you've trespassed into my secret place."

I look back to where the voice came from to see Prince Valerien. He looked as if he just finished taking a shower. From the moonlight I could see his hair messy and damp, he wore plaid pajama pants and a black t-shirt that exposed his masculine figure.

My eyes roamed his whole body, I don't know if I was drooling, but I was glued to how he looked right now.

"Ophelia?"

I stopped dazing at the male's body that was carved by gods and snapped back to reality.

"Did I intrude your room?" I say. If this is his room where he sleeps, how the hell did I not notice!

"No, this place is actually where I come to get my mind off of things. It is a hidden room, I'm surprised you found it."

I'm surprised I found it too.

"It's a nice place with a beautiful view," I point out and I look down to see a pond below. "It sure is," he agrees.

He walks up to the railing and looks at the moon like I do. "What made you leave the werewolf kingdom?" "They found out I was a hybrid and forced me to join their ridiculous council."

"Why didn't you join?"

I thought about it. Why didn't I? I could have lived the notorious life with lavish things, but I left only for one reason.

"It wasn't right for me, there are much more better things that I could do than join that stupid wreck." He chuckles, "You're right, I would have done the same."

I glance up at him for a bit and he catches me staring. I look away and I feel my face get warm.

"Miss hybrid." "Yes?" I hesitantly say. "Do you know how to use your vampire abilities?" He says while cocking his head to the side.

"No I don't." I only used my speed and possibly strength, that is all.

"I can teach you." "Teach me?" "Yes teach you." He looks me in the eyes and I could tell he was being serious. It wouldn't be that bad to learn new skills, I mean vampire skills that is.

"Sure, when will it begin?" "Tomorrow." He starts to walk away. "Wait!" I stop him and he turns around. "Thanks again." He nods.

"Goodnight Ophelia."