Stranger Happenings: Book One

Chapter Six

Alex smoothed is shirt as he looked into the mirror. He was wearing a blue suit, with a white button up shirt. Not bothering to button up the first few buttons. He looked up and saw the painting of him, the queen and king of Texas. It made him think of the day they modeled for the painting.

100 Years Ago

Alex adjusted the crown upon his head, not particularly caring for it as he stared into the mirror.

"Son, you are to wear a crown and the more you move it, the more it ruffles your hair. It was bad enough you wanted something so simple, don't play with it, because if you break it, you're not getting another one."

An older gentleman said, he had dark hair and dark eyes, he looked into the mirror, admiring himself. Alex looked at him, hating his presence.

"And you shouldn't stare too long into the mirror, you might just fall in love with yourself. Oh wait, that happened thousands of years ago." Alex said sarcastically, which only caused the older gentleman to laugh.

"I thought I taught you better than to disrespect your elders." He turned to him, his eyes narrowed and grabbed Alex's throat roughly. Alex hissed but did not move, the older gentleman chuckles and made his fangs appear.

"You are an ungrateful son, you are only here because your mother insisted upon it. If I had my way, you wouldn't be here, now keep your mouth shut. I am done listening to your nonsense." He growls, he began to choke Alex, causing him to gasp suddenly as the older vampire lifted him into the air. Alex's crown fell onto the floor.

"Andrew, what are you doing?"

A woman said, she wore a white elegant dress with a sophisticated crown. She was older, had ginger hair and green eyes.

The older vampire dropped Alex, who gasped for air and fell down. Alex quickly stood up, he grabbed his crown and placed it on his head.

"Nothing darling, just having a conversation with our dear son. I'll meet you two out there, be ready." He retracts his fangs and leaves the room, the woman walks to Alex, she cups his cheeks but Alex pulls away.

"I'm fine, let's just get this over with."

"Alexander..."

"Victoria! They're ready!" The older vampire said from the other room, the woman sighs.

"Let's not make him angry." Alex says, and the two vampires leave to other room.

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Alex shakes his head, wanting to forget that day but he knows he won't.

The vampire leaves and drove to Aurora's house, who was waiting for him on the porch. She wore khaki pants and a blue top, her hair was down to her shoulders. The witch goes to him and gets in his car, smiling at him.

"You look nice."

"I always do." Alex teases, chuckling when he saw Aurora roll her eyes at him, he drives off in a slow drive.

"Are you nervous?"

"I have nothing to be nervous about."

"You told me that you were going to be annoyed when they scoff at you. Which heads up, they will, many of them hate you."

"You don't need to tell me twice, and it's also why I brought some artifacts with me."

Aurora looked at the back seat and saw a briefcase, she was sure it was full of many artifacts, the witch turns back to him.