SYLAQ'S POV

"Sylaq Steel, you're not what I signed up for", her words hurt more than she would ever know. She doesn't know how much she means to me.

I stood up from the bed and used my super speed to get out quickly of our room.

She loved saying this and every single time, I felt more hurt. Perhaps, she didn't feel a thing for me. She's only staying here cause she doesn't want to be arrested by the police.  Bella should have just kept her dam mouth shut but of course, she'd do anything to make me unhappy. I knew that this was her way of torturing me for the things I did to her in the past. Bella and I would never be like normal siblings, we both hated each other very much. Bella only loves herself and her secret mate, Jace. I knew the butler was her mate but never revealed it to dad. I felt guilty for killing her first boyfriend so, I just kept the secret.

Bella could go and die for all I care. My biggest problem right now is how to win Ariella's heart. She's drifting away from me and I can't bear that.

I wish Jade was here so that she'll give me advice.

As I strolled out of the castle, I saw the person I hated the most in the world.

"What the fuck are you doing here?" I barked at the bastard in front of me.

"I have nothing to say to you," Zac shouted as he walked into the castle with what I presumed to be a suitcase.

"I don't mind reaping your fucking heart out," I said while walking towards him.

"I see my bite wasn't enough to shut you up," he glared back.

"Zac Tyger, you are the last person on this earth that will kill me," I smirked at the idiot who was wearing a red hoodie on black shots.

"Really? I guess we'll see in a few days. That's if you take part in the battle," he sneered.

He must be referring to that dumb blood wrestling. I have never participated in that shit before but this year, I will
cause of my dad's insistence and cause I want to send this bastard to hell.

Blood wrestling is just a battle for the strongest men. Vampires and wolves take part in the battle but wizards are excluded. The last werewolf or vampire standing is crowned the winner.

Zac had won the last three blood wrestling tournaments so his confidence is at his highest level.

"This Friday, you'll be sent to hell just like how I sent your mate there," I spat on his face. His eyes are flushed with much anger and I could see that he was really trying not to attack me.

There's no way that I'll tell him that his mate didn't die.

"Sylaq Steel, I'll be sure to celebrate my coming victory by fucking your wife, Ariella,"!he said while I immediately launched at him.

How dare he say that about Ariella?

"You mother fucker, if you even dare to touch her, I'll make sure that your wolf gets cooked and I'll send the dish to your parents for thanksgiving dinner," I said as I used my fangs to pierce through his shoulder. He didn't even fight back.

"Let him go," my dad's voice was heard. He walked up to us with uncle Adrian behind him.

"Let him go now," dad commanded again and I released myself from him.

"What the fuck is he doing here?"I clenched my jaw.

"Zac Tyger will be living in the castle with us cause Adrian's retiring date is coming nearer and who better to replace him than Zac," my father declared as if he wasn't aware that Zac almost killed me, his son.

I stayed quiet trying to hear him clearly.

"He will not touch you again. He is more than capable enough to be Adrian's replacement," his voice sounded more firm.

"Okay," I said while walking out of the castle. I'm sure that they're all amazed by my calm reaction but I could care less about them.

One thing is for sure, Zac's parents will have the best thanksgiving dinner.

ARIELLA'S POV

My heart is still beating very heavily from that intense kiss and from how he stormed out of the room.  I swear I don't know what I feel for this vampire but I don't want to spend my life with a beast. I should probably drink some water cause my head is spinning. I got up from the bed and drank the glass of water that was on the table.

I really am missing my family, especially my brother and my mom.

Jonathan was my younger brother but he'd always look out for me. I'd do the same for him and my sister too. My family always had peaceful breakfasts unlike here, where every breakfast ends in unhealthy drama.

This place is slowly changing me and I don't like that. I poured that soup on Bella when I should have just calmed down.

How can a human calm down with all these supernatural creatures around her?

"I'm not a good guy but you're definitely a good human so watch out for yourself," I suddenly remembered Zac's warning to me when he was helping me find my way back to the castle. He mentioned that Sylaq had killed his mate.

Gosh, I need to run far from here. I'm just missing my family very much. Although, I never wanted to stay in Dobana cause it's a small city. I wanted to live in big cities where there are bigger aspirations but I surely didn't picture my life in a vampire kingdom.

I immediately took my phone and dialed my mom's number. I don't care if I'm going to be arrested.

"Hello, please who is this?" Mlm asked, after picking up my call. Tears dropped to my cheeks as I heard my mom's voice again.

"Momma," I spoke softly.

"Ari, is that you?" mom asked with a shaky voice.

"Yeah, it's me," my heart was beating heavily.

"My love, how are you? How are you doing?" Mom asked with tears evident in her tone.

"I miss you, I really miss hone. Can I come back?" I asked.

"Daniella, who are you talking to?", dad's voice echoed from the background.

"Alleira, a friend of mine," mom said.

Ariella spelled backward is Alleira. Mom called me Alleira whenever she was speaking In codes.

"Alleira, now is not the time and I don't know when you can come but please take care of yourself," mom said and swiftly cut the call.

It felt good listening to mom again. I should probably go and swim in the river. Swimming has always helped me to think much better. I put on some rosy-pink shorts under my cream sleeveless gown. The gown revealed the top part of my breasts. I don't mind wearing revealing clothes, I loved them.

It'll be better if Sylaq was swimming with you. My sub-conscience attacked me making my heart flutter. Ariella, you can't be thinking of Sylaq. hE. IS. BAD. FOR. YOU. I reminded myself as I stepped out of my room.

"Hey," a familiar voice said and I turned to see Zac Tyger who almost made me a widow. My whole body felt like strangling him because he hurt Sylaq.

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A/N: This week has been super busy for me 😴 😴
My exams start next week so please wish me luck 😂

Love y'all 💖💖

Aduke