Beloved Bite
PROLOGUE
For many years, the City of London has faced the treachery of the Vampire Lords. Pillaging and turning humans, the strongest becoming henchmen and the weakest, become slaves or fall into insanity. Some would argue that it's a more merciful fate.
The people were in despair.....Until one day, a man changed the lives of all.
Van Helsing.
A Vampire Hunter.
No one knew where he came from or where he found the knowledge and weapons to take down a vampire, but no one could argue.
He pioneered hope and prosperity, bringing the people from the darkness, rising them up and fighting against the dark forces of The Count Dracula.
With the most brave and resourceful men and women, he forged the Hunter's Guild, who exterminate the vermin we all know as vampires.
And to this day, still do....
Each year, the eldest son or daughter of each family is allowed to participate in the Hunter's Rite.
Where they compete for the opportunity to become an official hunter, and earn a place in the Hunter's Guild.
♡ = Sybil's POV
♤ = Alucard's POV
♧ = Zayne's POV
CONTENT WARNING SIGNS:
. SUICIDE: 🩸
. MILD SEXUAL CONTENT: 👨❤️💋👨
. DEATH: ☠️
. GORE: 🦴🩸
. SWEARING: 🤬
CHAPTER 1
Arturo Crow
"Mother!! Sybil's taken my gun again!"
Arturo groans, a childish pout on his face.
Today is Hunter's Day, when all the prestigious hunter families gather in the square and send their eldest children off to hunt vampires. Whoever kills the highest ranking vampire is immediately chosen to be a professional hunter and be a part of the Hunter's Guild.
Sybil Crow
"It's OUR gun, Arturo. Stop acting like a petulant child!"
I say, as I load the gun.
Caitlyn Crow
"Will you two stop arguing? It's supposed to be a celebratory day!"
She gives us a scrutinising glance.
I smile smugly at Arturo.
After all, I am the eldest. It's my day, my turn to become a hunter.
My whole family are hunter's.
Mother.
Father.
Kemp. (My older brother)
I'm under a lot of pressure....not just because of my family...
But because we're desendants of the great Van Helsing himself. It's our duty to become hunters.
Our destiny....
Mother startles me out of my thoughts.
Caitlyn Crow
"Stop messing with your brother."
Sybil Crow
"Yes, Mother...."
Arturo grins smugly at me.
This gun was gifted to both him and me by our grandfather.
Caitlyn Crow
"This gun was a gift to both of you, you will share it. Understand?"
Arturo Crow
"Yes, Mother."
She gestures for us to come closer. We both scurry to her side.
Caitlyn Crow
"Now, my dear children..."
We listen intently.
She takes my chin between her dainty gloved forefinger and thumb.
Caitlyn Crow
"This is a big day....dear Sybbie WILL be becoming a hunter today."
I smile, the way she taught me. I've been looking forward to this day my whole life....to truly be a part of our families legacy, to be a hunter.
Caitlyn Crow
"Now, now, Arty. You'll get your turn next year."
Caitlyn Crow
"Now....your father is waiting for us."
She links our arms with hers, and I keep my free hand on my gun.
Caitlyn Crow
"Ready, Sybbie?"
CHAPTER 2
Cyril Crow
"So, my dear. Are you prepared?"
We're in our family carriage. I'm adjusting the buckles on my boots.
Caitlyn Crow
"Sybil dear, stop fiddling....it makes you look nervous. You can't be nervous. Remember, show no emotions. Only that love smile of yours, darling."
She ounches my cheek, smiling. Encouraging me to smile back.
I give her the same trained smile, soft and subtle. No teeth, no wrinkles. Just a slight curve.
Cyril Crow
"Enough Caitlyn."
He's looking out the window.
Sybil Crow
"What are you thinking about?"
Arturo Crow
"How next year, I will be the champion. The greatest Crow."
Cyril Crow
"Now, Sybil...remember what I've taught you."
Cyril Crow
"Those creatures deserve no sympathy."
Cyril Crow
"They're blood sucking monsters who would love nothing more than to turn our city into another Transylvania."
Sybil Crow
"Yes, father, I understand...."
But aren't we doing to then what they did to us...?
Caitlyn Crow
"We're here."
Caitlyn Crow
We all look out the window.
We've arrived at the square. It's full of people. Vampire Hunter's and their families.
In the centre is a pop-up stage; with a lecturn perched in the middle.
The 4 of us exit our carriage.
I brush my skirts down. I can't believe my mother made me wear this to hint vampire's....how stupid. Luckily, I've got trousers underneath.
We're guided to the congregation of prestigious families. To the left are the families who are only prestigious because someone in their family killed the highest ranked vampire, they have no vampire hunter ancestry.
As we approach, everyone glances at us. Our surname may be Crow, but there's no mistaking Van Helsing's descendants....(we took the name Crow to make it harder for us to be hunted by vampires wishing to avenge their loved ones).
Romario Carson
"Ah. Cyril Crow, welcome my friend."
Romario, one of the board leaders. An elderly of the Carson family, shakes hands with my father.
Cyril Crow
"Romario. A pleasure as always."
My mother flutters her eyes as he kisses her hand. I hide my disgust.
Romario Carson
"Darling, Caitlyn..."
He then glances at Arturo and I.
Caitlyn Crow
"You remember my two younger children? Arturo,"
Arturo proudly steps in front of me, a boastful smile on his face. He holds out his hand.
Mr Romario looks at him with....disapproval? He puts his hands on his shoulders and moves him to the side. His old wise eyes look down at me.
I don't miss the disappointment and annoyance on Arturo's face.
Romario Carson
"You must be this year's lucky candidate, my dear. Sybil, was it?"
Sybil Crow
"Oh...yes, sir. Sybil."
He takes my hand and gives it a gentle shake.
Romario Carson
"You have your mother's beauty."
I smile. They way mother said I should, at a man's compliment.
A generic compliment at that...I look nothing like my mother, or my father for that matter.
It's why my mother dies my hair blonde....to be more like her.
Caitlyn Crow
"She does, doesn't she?"
Caitlyn Crow
"Beautiful, just like her mommy!"
Cyril Crow
"Caitlyn, stop tormenting the poor girl. You're embarrassing her..."
Then he glances over my shoulder.
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