#5: The End of Waiting
Ever since Alaric stepped inside the mansion, he has been in awe. He was amazed by the size, and beauty of this house.
Right now, Alaric was in the dining hall, along with Kieran, Evrin and Vidalia. He was sitting on the dining table while Vidalia was serving him all kinds of delicious foods, feeding Alaric in the process too.
Vidalia loves kids. So when she saw Alaric, deep inside she took that little boy as her own son. She became a motherly figure for him. Alaric was awkward around her, but he is slowly loosening up, letting his guard down a little.
While Kieran and Evrin only looked at them. Kieran had a straight face, while Evrin had a small smile on his lips. Both were seated on one of the chairs, and Vidalia was sitting next to Alaric.
Again, that sweet smell hits Kieran's nostrils, making him frown but at the same time, making him feel relaxed.
Vidalia Coddell
Here, have some more.
She was about to place another chicken leg on Alaric's plate, but he stopped her and shook his head as no. He still didn't talk much, but all this care made him happy. But he didn't show it, still keeping his unreadable expression.
Vidalia took her hand back and pouted her lips. Then she smiled and said,
Vidalia Coddell
So, is the food to your liking?
Alaric glanced at her and nodded. Vidalia's smile widened.
Vidalia Coddell
I am glad.
Kieran was in his room, alone. He was laying on his bed, with one arm under his head and another placed on his stomach. He was blankly staring at the ceiling. Wondering about that strange phenomenon. What the hell is happening around him!?
He sighed and closed his eyes. Then, he suddenly sat on the bed and huffed. He wore his shoes and walked out of his room, slamming the door behind him. He made his way to the library where Evrin usually spends his time.
Kieran stopped in front of two huge double doors. Now he wondered whether Evrin will laugh at his silly words, that he can smell this flowery sweet smell only when, that young boy is around.
He thought about going back, but he just had to know the answer to the question. He pushed open one of the doors, and stepped inside the library. He again closed the door and looked around the library, finding Evrin.
Dim light lightened the room. The stained-glass, and spiral stair decorated the room. He went up the spiral stairs and went to the second gallery. There he saw, Evrin who was seated on the floor with a book in his hand with his glasses on. Kieran coughed, trying to gain Evrin's attention.
Evrin looked up at Kieran and he immediately stood up. He closed the book and said with astonishment,
Evrin Coddell
What are you doing here? Do you need something?
Kieran sighed, he rubbed his palm with his thumb, feeling a little nervous. He looked away and said,
Kieran Cyril (ML)
There is something I wanted to ask you.
Evrin's look turned serious. He stayed silent, waiting for Kieran to speak his question.
Kieran Cyril (ML)
I smell a sweet scent, whenever I am near-
Kieran paused. He took a deep breath and continued,
Kieran Cyril (ML)
whenever I am near Alaric. Why does it happen?
Evrin's eyes widened. He knew why this phenomenon happened. And he felt happy for Kieran. Evrin smiled and said,
Evrin Coddell
There is nothing to worry about, it is good news.
Evrin took a step forward, while Kieran only looked at him with confusion, but at the same time he was glad that it wasn't something bad.
Evrin Coddell
You just found your mate, your majesty.
Kieran was sitting on the table, with stacks of papers on it. He was blankly looking at the wall in front of him, while his fingers played with the paper weight. He was lost in his thoughts.
So, that means Alaric, that little boy, is his mate? But he is so little. He is just a kid!
Does that mean, he needs to raise his own mate?! But that also means that Alaric will be living with him, in this mansion. But, won't he think of him as his father, or maybe uncle as he grows up? And if he does, he will have trouble loving him as a mate. That's going to be a problem.
But there is another problem, he doesn't know that he will be living with Vampires. That a Vampire is his mate. He doesn't even know what the meaning of mate is.
But still, Kieran is happy to know that he found his mate, finally after so many years of waiting. And that brought a smile on his face. No matter what their future holds, at least he can try. He can try to make Alaric fall for him. He can slowly tell him. If Alaric doesn't accept him, then he will just let him go. To let him go, it will hurt Kieran, but he doesn't want to force Alaric to be with him.
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