FANGS OF FATE

 Hi it's me Kiara so today am in the kingdom of Asteria for a mission to spy on the royal family.

The Kingdom of Asteria wasn’t a place you walked into lightly, especially when you were spying on the royal family but that was exactly what I had done with one of my knights.

"Stay close, and stay quiet,"I heard whispered as we slipped past the outer gates under the cover of darkness. We had moved like shadows through the city, dodging guards, our goal simple ensure they aren't walking with our enemies.

The evening was quiet, with the soft flicker of lanterns casting shadows across the stone walls of the courtyard. Prince Daniel sat across from his younger brother, Prince Austine, Daniel's faces etched with the seriousness of the task at hand.Both pointing to one conclusion—the funding of some areas in the kingdom are being embezzled, and they had suspects to who the culprit is.

"These records do add up," Daniel murmured .

Austine, with a bright smile, leaned closer to the documents. "It's almost as if someone is trying to cover their tracks, big bro what do you think ."

Suddenly, Daniel’s keen eyes darted toward the shadows by the wall as he heard the sound of movements.

 Max had tripped on a rock of all things. The sound echoed,as Kiara shot him a glare, but it was too late.

 A flicker of movement caught his attention. "Austine, whispered "We’re not alone."

 Kiara cursed under her breath. Damn it,Max.

Before Daniel could respond, movements emerged from the darkness—two cloaked figures moving swiftly away from the courtyard. Daniel was on his feet in an instant. "Spies!" he barked, already

chasing after them.

Austine followed without hesitation, the chase began,they pursued the masked figures through the winding palace grounds and into the thick forest beyond.

"I’ll cut them off!" Daniel shouted, veering off to the right. Austine nodded, his focus on the figure ahead of him a smaller spy, nimble and quick, disappearing deeper into the woods.

Branches whipped at his face as austine pushed forward. He was gaining on the spy, who was darting between trees trying to escape. With a final frustration of Austine used his powers to freeze her escape as she stumbles down and was caught by him .

The spy started a hand to hand combat with him but Austine’s grip was firm. With one swift motion, he tore the hood from the figure’s head and froze at the spot.

 It was a lady. Her blue hair tumbled down her shoulders, her eyes gleaming red like polished gemstones in the moonlight. For a moment, austine couldn’t move. He had been prepared for a fight, but he wasn’t prepared for her.

"You’re…" His voice faltered his concentration on her, but he forced himself to speak. "the most beautiful girl I ever saw."

The words slipped out before he could stop them, and kiara's gaze flickered with something unreadable surprise perhaps, shock, or confusion. Then her lips twisted into a dangerous smile, her eyes narrowing.

"just great now I have to kill you," she hissed.

Before Austine could react, she moved with lightning speed, her fangs extending as she sank them into his neck. Pain shot through him like fire as he groaned, her venom coursed through his veins, and he gasped in pain and not of the venom as he is immune,she was trying to kill him.

But she couldn't , the poison didn’t take hold. His immunity to venom saved him.kiara’s eyes widened in shock as she pulled back, realizing her attack had failed.

Suddenly her eyes glowed as she spoke in shock and disbelief "You’re…my mate?" she yelled a little, the realization dawning on her as she stumbled back, her expression a mix of disbelief and Anger.

Austine, clutching his neck, tried to understand what had just happened. His mate? He had heard the word but never understood it. The connection between them was undeniable, but it was also dangerous.

Before either of them could speak again, the sound of guards and knights approaching echoed through the forest.Daniel’s voice carried through the trees. "Austine, where are you?"

Realisation flashed across the Kiara’s face. Without a word, she turned and fled into the shadows, her cloak billowing behind her. Austine, still dazed from the encounter, reached out "hey wait what's your name" as if to stop her, but she was gone.

He stumbled to his feet, his hand still pressed to the wound on his neck. His heart raced not from fear, but from the sudden feeling in his heart he had just felt and realised he was in love . As he looked down, he saw something glittering in the moonlight. Her necklace, a chain with a ruby pendant, lay on the ground where she had stood.

 Austine picked it up, with a lovely smile as he held the small token. His mind raced, filled with questions. Who was she? why did she called me mate ? And most importantly were can I find her ? I don't care how long it takes I will find her.

 Daniel burst through the trees moments later, his sword drawn. "austine! Are you all right?"

 Austine looked at his brother, still clutching the necklace. "She’s gone," he muttered, his voice distant. "But this isn’t over."

 Daniel glanced at him . "She?".

 Shook his head slowly, staring into the woods where she had vanished. "Yes she's definitely gone by now (smirks)and something tells me this is only the beginning."

BACK IN THE KINGDOM OF LUNARIS SOPHIE LAYS IN BED TRYING TO RECOVER .

The room was a little bright with a sense of warmth . Outside, the wind howled through the trees, but inside, everything was still except for the labored breathing by Sophie. Her body drenched in sweat, her face pale and clammy. Every breath seemed to bring her unbearable pain, her muscles stiff and aching, as if the fangs were still still pierced on her skin. The bite marks on her neck had just started to heal after a lot of medications, but the memory of the attack haunted her.

Her parents sat by her side, their faces full of worry. Her mother and sister pale with fear,as her mum brushed a trembling hand through her hair. “Who could have done this to her?” she whispered, her voice hoarse from crying. “What kind of monster would harm our daughter?”

Her father stood by the window, staring out into the darkness. His jaw was clenched tight, anger simmering just beneath the surface. “It had to be

vampire but he heard never seen a vampire or wolf bite like the one on his child's.” He turned to face Sophie, his voice heavy with frustration. “We need to find out who it was but even if we find out few people will care about what happened to her and instead of blaming whosoever the blame goes to them.”

 Sophie was trapped in her mind, spiraling between consciousness and the nightmares that gripped her every time she closed her eyes.

In her dreams, she saw him her, new fear the prince. The one who had attacked her, who had sunk his fangs into her neck. His face was blurred in her memory, but his eyes… those piercing and haunting eyes stayed extremely vivid in her, burning into her soul. She could feel the pull between them,It frightened her, it felt as if fate itself was forcing their paths to cross.

She stirred in her sleep, her brow furrowing as the nightmares consumed her again. “No,” she whispered, barely audible. “No…”

Her mother’s heart broke at the sight. “my child, please wake up,” she pleaded, gently shaking her shoulder.

 Every time Sophie closed her eyes, the prince was there, haunting her dreams, his presence both terrifying and strangely familiar. He was her mate she felt it deep in her bones, though she hadn’t told anyone. How could she? How could she explain that the very vampire who had attacked her was no vampire but a rare hybrid and a royal blood at that.

A soft knock on the door interrupted the silence, and Sophie’s father rose to answer it. Her best friend Emma stood in the doorway, her face filled with concern.

“I came as soon as I heard,” Emma said quietly, stepping into the room. She approached the bed, her eyes scanning Sophie’s pale face. “How is she?”

“She’s fighting,” her father replied, his voice gruff. “But she hasn’t said a word since.”

Emma knelt beside sophie, gently taking her hand. “sophie,” she whispered. “It’s me, emma. Please, come back to us.”

For a moment, Sophie’s eyes fluttered open. She saw her friend’s face, a glimmer of recognition passing through her hazy vision. “emmy is...is that…you” she whispered, her voice weak.

“yes I’m here,” Mira said, squeezing her hand. “I’m right here.”

But as quickly as she had awoken, Sophie’s eyes drifted shut again, the pain pulling her back into unconsciousness. Mira looked up at Sophie’s parents, her heart aching. “Do you know who did this?”

Her father’s face hardened. “Not yet. But when we find out, I’ll make sure they regret it.”

Emma nodded, though she couldn’t shake the feeling that there was something more to this attack.As she looked down at her friend, a thought flickered in her mind, unbidden she heard never seen a bite like that before.

But for now, all she could do was hope that sophie would recover. And when she did, Emma was determined to find out the truth.

THE SCENE SHIFT TO THE PALACE

In a cozy room in the palace,tension crackled in the air. The Vampire King and Queen stood before their son, their cold eyes blazing with anger. The young prince remained impassive, his face a mask of indifference, as if the weight of their fury barely touched him as he makes himself comfortable.

"You almost killed her!" The Queen's voice rang out, echoing against the stone walls. Her hands trembled, more with fury than fear. "Do you realize what you've done?, she could have died"

The prince’s lips barely moved as he responded, his voice low and emotionless. " Well She’s still alive, isn't she"

The King stepped forward, his imposing figure casting a long shadow over his son. " Do you know If your mate dies, your chance at ruling dies with her and especially the chances of you breaking these curse , the kingdoms terrified of you she would be able to change the public's perception, You know this. She is your future."

The prince's eyes, cold as the night, flicked between his parents. "I never asked for a mate," he said icily. "and I don't care what people think the can burn in hell anyone who don't see me fit will face the consequences."

The Queen, her face pale with rage, spoke through gritted teeth. "It doesn't matter what you want, This is your fate your destiny. Without her you will loss the little humanity you have left. And if she leaves, we will be thrown into chaos do you really want everyone to see you as a monster.

For a long moment, the prince was silent. Then, with the same frosty detachment, he answered, "I will find her. But for me ,not just for the throne."

The King’s eyes narrowed, sensing the challenge beneath his son's words. "You better pray you do. For without her, everything will be lost."

Still unbothered, the prince turned to leave, his voice trailing behind him, cold as ice. "I will find her no matter how long it takes."

"Will also be involved in case you try to harm her again".

To be continued...............................

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