Beneath the Bloodstained Moon Chapter 13

At the open Area

The sun blazed high above the open field, casting sharp rays over the students scattered across the grass.

The once peaceful clearing was now a mess of chaotic energy—laughter, shouting, and the occasional squeal of overexcited teenagers echoed through the air.

Alarica sat cross-legged on the grass, leaning back on her hands, pretending to enjoy the faint breeze.

Alarica Volkova (FL)

(I'm not participating in any activity. At least with him again)

But her mind was anything but relaxed. Her eyes flickered over to Kael, who stood a few feet away, arms casually crossed, leaning against a tree like he owned the whole damn place.

Kael Vortigern (ML)

*Wave his hand*

Alarica Volkova (FL)

(Bastard)

Kael and Alarica spent the day participating in various activities together. While Kael constantly teased and tested her with his infuriating antics, Alarica stubbornly fought back, refusing to give in to his taunts.

Students/teacher

Alright listen up everyone!!

Students/teacher

You’ll be divided into teams. Each team will have to follow the clues, complete small tasks, and collect tokens scattered throughout the forest. The team with the most tokens wins. And yes, there will be a reward!

Alarica Volkova (FL)

*Scoff and mumbled* Rewards like giving candies?

Meanwhile, Sienna stood next to her, practically bouncing with excitement. She clutched Alarica’s arm, her eyes wide with childlike enthusiasm.

Sienna Larke (Fl Friend)

Treasure hunt! *Said with excitement*

Sienna Larke (Fl Friend)

You’ve gotta admit, this is gonna be fun, right?

Alarica Volkova (FL)

Sure. If getting lost in the woods and chased by wild animals sounds fun to you. *Said coldly*

Sienna Larke (Fl Friend)

Come on, you killjoy. You’ll be with me. We’ll totally win this!

But just as she was about to say more, the teacher began announcing the teams.

Students/teacher

Team one… Team two… Team three…

Students/teacher

Alarica Volkova… with Kael Vortigern, Ronan Drax, and Sienna Larke.

Ronan Drax (ML friend)

*Smirk*

Alarica Volkova (FL)

*Eyes widen*

Alarica’s body tensed instantly. Her eyes shot toward Sienna, who stood completely still. Her face was pale, her hands trembling slightly at her sides.

And then Alarica’s gaze snapped to Ronan. He was already looking at Sienna, his dark eyes piercing and unyielding. A sinister smirk tugged at the corner of his lips.

Alarica Volkova (FL)

No *Said coldly*

The surrounding students turned, surprised by her sudden outburst. But she didn’t care. Her gaze was locked onto the teacher.

Alarica Volkova (FL)

Switch them. *Said while pointing at sienna*

Alarica Volkova (FL)

Put her with someone else.

Students/teacher

I’m afraid the teams have already been assigned—

Alarica Volkova (FL)

I don't care. Switch them. *Said angrily*

She could feel Ronan’s gaze burning into her from across the clearing, but she didn’t look at him.

But before the teacher could respond, Sienna’s hand suddenly shot out, grabbing Alarica’s wrist.

Sienna Larke (Fl Friend)

Alarica. It's fine. *Muttered*

Alarica Volkova (FL)

Fine? You think it’s fine to be paired with him? *clench her teeth*

Sienna Larke (Fl Friend)

I'll be okay. *Whisper slowly*

Alarica Volkova (FL)

*About to speak*

Ronan Drax (ML friend)

You really should learn when to keep your mouth shut. *Walk toward them and say coldly*

Kael Vortigern (ML)

Ronan *Said warning*

Ronan Drax (ML friend)

If you keep interfering… I’ll arrange the wedding much sooner than planned. *Murmured lightly to alarica while looking at sienna*

Alarica Volkova (FL)

*Clench her fist* You think you can threaten.....

Sienna Larke (Fl Friend)

Please stop *In cry begging tone*

Her eyes flicked toward Sienna. And that was when she saw it. The terror in Sienna’s eyes. The faint tremble in her lower lip. The way she refused to meet Alarica’s gaze.

Alarica Volkova (FL)

*Feel helpless*

Her throat tightened painfully as she stared into Sienna’s pleading eyes. And with a sharp exhale, she took a slow step back.

Alarica Volkova (FL)

(I hated myself for this.)

As Ronan stepped away, smug satisfaction glimmering in his eyes, Alarica’s body remained stiff, trembling faintly with anger.

Alarica Volkova (FL)

*Feel a familiar touch*

A hand lightly brushing against her lower back. Her eyes flicked upward, instantly meeting Kael’s.

Alarica Volkova (FL)

You...

Kael Vortigern (ML)

He can’t do anything to her out in the open. *Muttered*

Alarica Volkova (FL)

*Breath caught slightly*

Her gaze hardened as she stared at Ronan, who was now walking toward Sienna.

But Kael’s hand pressed lightly against her back, anchoring her in place.

Kael Vortigern (ML)

Let it go for now. I'll handle this situation. *Said gently*

Her lips parted slightly, as if to argue.

But then he glanced over his shoulder at her, and for a brief moment, his eyes softened.

It was just a fraction of a second. Barely noticeable.

But it was enough.

Her lips pressed together tightly.

She hated it.

She hated that he was right.

But she hated even more that she needed his reassurance.

The teacher’s voice cut through the tension again, calling out the next team.

Alarica Volkova (FL)

We’re forming a team of four. *Said coldly*

Students/teacher

*Confused* I’m sorry, but the groups are already set—

Kael Vortigern (ML)

You want me to call the headmaster and tell him you’re denying me a simple request? *Said innocently*

The teacher’s face paled slightly.

The crowd of students fells silent.

Kael Vortigern (ML)

*Lips curled into a slow, wolfish smile*

Students/teacher

Right, uh… a team of four. That’s fine. Just—just move along, then. *Stammering*

Kael Vortigern (ML)

*Tun toward Alarica* Happy now, princess?

Alarica Volkova (FL)

*Frown* (Princess?)

Sienna Larke (Fl Friend)

*Feel relief and hold alarica hand*

Alarica Volkova (FL)

*Hold her hand tightly and smile softly*

Ronan Drax (ML friend)

*Raise his eyebrows*

Alarica Volkova (FL)

*Turn toward Ronan* I don't trust you.

Ronan Drax (ML friend)

*Jaw clenched*

But before he could respond, Kael stepped between them. His hand rested casually against the small of her back, anchoring her in place once again.

But this time, he didn’t look at her. Instead, he turned his sharp, amused gaze toward Ronan.

Kael Vortigern (ML)

Relax, Drax. We’ll all be one big, happy team. *Said with a warning smile*

Ronan’s jaw tightened. But he said nothing. Instead, he turned and stalked off toward the forest, his fists clenched tightly at his sides.

And Kael?

He slowly lowered his hands from the mock surrender, but his eyes remained fixed on Ronan’s back.

Kael Vortigern (ML)

I dare you to try something now… *Muttered darkly*

Alarica Volkova (FL)

*Look at him with surprise* (What is he?)

The Adventures begin....

To be continued...

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