A USUAL DAY AT SCHOOL AND THE ROYAL FAMILY

A girl of age sixteen was woken up by the faint buzz of her mirror phone, tugging her out of a dream she couldn't quite remember. Her room, small and cluttered with books, was still dim in the early morning light. She sighs in frustration, rubbing her eyes, and dragged herself out of bed. The thought of school made her stomach twist, but she had no choice even though she's an intelligent lady. It was Monday, and there was no escaping it.

She dressed quickly, pulling on her usual simple gown, just enough to blend in. Grabbing her backpack, Sophie slipped out of her room, and made way to the living area where her Dad, sickly mom and elder sister were, having there breakfast which wasn't elegant but just right for them.

DAD:(munching) Sophie remember to come home early today it's dangerous and always wear your protection bracelet.

SOPHIE: I will Dad you don't have to worry (a bright smile).

They had spoken a little trying to brighten the mood as she left, she didn’t want to add to the tension. At school, the familiar whispers she heard while walking through the corridor, her eye's indifference, avoiding the stares she knew were there. As she reached her locker, she heard the voices of the institute Queen(the popular girl) Mandy a vampire from a wealthy family and her boyfriend Eric an Alpha wolf whose family are in the royal court and there minions.

The group stood in front of Sophie, their eyes burning with excitement and mischief as the looked at their prey , these was normal in the institute the popular squad picks on the half-breeds many believe these beings are a mistake from the goddess and have no rights to life, tormenting them some end up committing suicide or becoming servants to them so the can survive.

MANDY:(smirks) I thought you died.

ERIC: you still have the guts to return to this institute after pushing my girl and embarrassing her In front of everyone.

SOPHIE: (sighs in frustration) just live me alone, please.

“How dear you talk back at us,” Mandy’s voice dripped with malice. Sophie flinched, trying to ignore them, but the group was already closing in at her. She didn’t see it coming, a sound Todd, the sting of her palm was sharp, hot, and immediate. Her head snapped to the side, her vision blurring for a moment as the world seemed to stop. The shock hit her first, then the pain, spreading across her cheek like wildfire. She gasped, raising a trembling hand to her face, feeling the heat bloom beneath her fingertips. Silence filled the room, some watching in pity no one moved, as if time itself had frozen in place, trapping them in that awful, irreversible moment. She blinked back the tears that were burning her eyes, refusing to let them fall. Not in front of them, she might be weak in sight but not at heart especially not In front of them. The anger was bubbling up inside her, fighting to break free, but all she could do was stand there, frozen, her pride wrestling with the pain.

"KNEEL."

Eric voice was cold and demanding . "Common be a good servant your mean't to be half-breed". She froze, her heart thudding painfully in her chest. The crowd whispers grew louder, feeding off the tension. She looked up at him, eyes wide, trying to steady her breath. He stood there, towering over her with a cruel smirk, his arms crossed as if this was just another game for him. The others watched, waiting for her to submit, to bend under his command." Do it be a good servant," he sneered, his voice dripping with mockery. "Show some respect." Her legs felt like lead, the weight of the moment pressing down on her. She could feel the stares of her classmates burning into her, waiting, judging. The shame was a thick knot in her throat, but she couldn’t let them see it. Not him, Not any of them." I won’t," she says confidently "I rather die" , her voice audible. His smirk changed to a frown." Oh, you will," he said, taking a slow step forward. "Or you’ll be killed half-breed and no one will care how it happens after all your kinds don't even live up till 50 ." Sophie terrified but stood her ground" I will never kneel to the likes of you ".

Filled with anger Eric pulls her hair in frustration " So be it" as he drags her to a window in the tired floor of the building as she screams in fear he was about to toss her over the window but suddenly was slapped by Emma his younger sister and Sophie's only friend she heard been away from school for a few days.

She pulled Sophie whose face hard swollen from the impact of the slap, then turns to Eric and his gang and gave him a piece of her mind "I warned you many times Eric, yet you never listen, This is my last warning do these again and I will forget you are family". In anger," you slapped and humiliated me because of a half-breed".

EMMA: And I will do it again, you've changed a lot in to a heartless monster, this behaviour isn't meant for a member of the Cheng's.

His fists clenched so tightly that his knuckles turned white. He wanted to scream, to shatter every piece of bone in the half-breed who humiliated him indirectly, but instead, he gritted his teeth and let the fury simmer beneath the surface as he walks away."

Emma with concern for her friend helps Sophie and took her to the infirmary.

Meanwhile in the palace of lunaris the Kingdom were Sophie lives the king heard another argument with his son as he servants and guards heed from the wrath of the prince who the feared the most.

"Ten people!" The king’s voice thundered through the grand hall, his fists slamming down on the armrests of his throne. His eyes blazed with fury, the veins in his neck bulging as he rose to his feet. "Ten more lives, gone because of your insatiable thirst! How many times must we have this conversation, Jayson? How many more lives will you ruin?" Jayson stood at the foot of the throne, his posture relaxed, almost casual, a smug smirk as he plays with a cup full of blood. The red dark glow in his eyes that makes many shiver in fear flickered, as he causally seats without flinching under his father’s rage. Instead, he ran his tongue slowly over his fangs, his eyes gleaming with amusement." Father, please," he said, his voice dripping with mockery. "They were nothing but mere mortals and weak creatures, Fragile and disposable. You’re overreacting, as usual." He turned his back on the king, walking to the window as if the conversation bored him. "It’s not like anyone will miss them." The king’s face reddened with fury, his voice a growl now. "You dare speak to me with such arrogance? You may be cursed , but you are still my son! And you are ruining this family and throne, and the chances of you being king with your savagery!" Jayson glanced over his shoulder, a dark chuckle escaping him. " O please you know I can't control myself, I am the devil and monster after all everyone sees it ". He waved his hand dismissively." The king took a step forward, as he sighs in frustration . You think you’re above the laws of the land because of your curse? If you continue down this path, Son, I will have no choice but to—"Before he could finish, a soft voice interrupted him." Father, please." Jayson younger sister, Kiara, stepped into the hall, her presence a stark contrast to the tension that hung in the air. Her gown flowed as she moved with grace, her blue hair cascading down her back. She approached her father, placing a gentle hand on his arm." Dear father you know we can't resist it especially big bro we are cursed after all ," she said softly, her voice soothing, yet firm. "Jayson is just simply doing what he was born to do." The king turned to her, eyes still blazing, but there was a flicker of hesitation. "Kiara, you can’t be serious. You both are out of control again!" She nodded,"I know, but you know how difficult it is for us to resist we are demons after all."

King: don't say that you aren't monster just cursed. You both just don’t know what it means to have power, true power and understanding of what's important in life, what you really need and want, It's nature you are not animals,"You still have a choice! You don’t have to give in to this madness!"

Kiara spoke "Father, you raised us to be rulers, to protect this kingdom. And that's what we are going to be you just need to see it in our perspective. She turned to her brother, her tone gentle but firm. These killings—they put all of us at risk my children . "Risk? Or opportunity?" JAYSON and Kiara says from what we've learned people only listen to fear, power money and authority so we are putting it to good use.". There dad brushing a hand through his hair. I give up, am tired of these remember there are consequences,

." the siblings chuckled, turning to leave the room. "Consequences," the muttered under their breath. "We’ll see who truly faces them."

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