Nicolai’s P.O.V.

I still can't believe she just left like that!”I say angrily as I stared at Killian.

“Yeah me too, she promised to help us but now she's just gone”Killian murmurs with a pained look on his face.

“Aaron, you haven't said a word. You okay?”Killian asks gruffly.

“Yeah. I'm fine. I guess we should have expected her running off after making such a huge mess and disrupting the balance. I can't stay at preston for long, I only came here for my pack and now that our princess has decided preston isn't for her anymore, I think it's time we left, we've got a pack who depends on us”The dark handsome brooding alpha says as he turns to leave.

“Wait!

“You can't just leave”I exclaimed, shocked and surprised that they both seem to forget what just happened two nights ago.

“I died remember and you still haven't explained what the hell happened and how I turned into a freaking bird”I shout out angrily. My blood seems to boil at not understanding anything around me anymore, the world I knew is now different from the one have seen.

To think witches and demons exist?

The hell!

“I guess soon we'll begin to see dinosaurs crossing the streets of brooklyn.”I thought grimly, right now I can still feel another part of me beating inside me like second skin. This whole confusion about not knowing who I am anymore makes me angry at Aurora's deception, angry at how I let her manipulate me and also angry at the world for letting this happen.

“What’s going to happen to me now?”I ask as I pace around my room..

“That my friend, you've got an eternity to find out?”Aaron says smiling bitterly.

“Eternity? You mean I might live forever”I asked shocked at this revelation.

“Yeap, so be prepared to watch your loved ones pass on as you continue to live on. You're not human anymore and as a phoneix death isn't really imminent or written in your destiny. If you do die then you'll just rise from ash”Killian says dryly.

“Stop making sound like a curse, you're scaring the child”Aarons cautions Killian with a disapproving look on his face.

“So Rory changed a big part of me and just left. Just like that?”I whisper walking to a  nearby mirror to stare at my reflection.

“At least she's prepared a guardian for you. Soon you'll need to attend “Alveria academy of magic” there you'll learn to control your powers so you won't hurt others”Aaron says gruffly as he begins to tap away on his phone.

“If you're worried about your excuse in leaving preston then don't worry. We've got it covered, you'll be sent an admission letter saying you've been offered admission to be part of an educative program which am very sure your parents will agree to. Theirs free housing and board so you don't need to stress and just make yourself available”Killian quirks.

“I can't just leave. We're in the middle of a competition and playoffs is just right around the corner. I can't just leave my entire life behind just to attend some school”I say as I rake my hair in anger.

“Well you have to. Even if you refuse, you'll still be bundled off”He says.

“Damn you Rory!”I scream out...

“Hey, have some respect. She's still the future queen besides look on the bright side , you're alive thanks to her. It would be really quiet sad for you to die by the hands of your evil ex”Killian says sarcastically laughing out loud...

“Damn you”I muster grimacing...

“Enough swearing. I think it's only proper we forget about the people who aren't here anymore. Just focus on yourself, the faster you get a hang of these powers of yours the better the chances of you leaving early”Aaron says as his eyes goes dark.

“Don't worry, am sure you'll fit right in”Killian says smiling.

Ever since Aurora jilted Aaron and Killian, they've been by my side. From my transition to the present now. Killian is the one who's friendly and jovial while Aaron seems to be the opposite.

I could see the anger and confusion in his eyes when he found out Aurora left. I guess I wasn't the only one she played with...

Aurora's P.O.V

“So tell me who was the hottie you were drooling all over”Courtney drawls out, her sudden word made me almost choke on my spit and here I thought she was too drunk to have noticed.

“Ha ha ha, you must be hallucinating. We here”I mumur as the car stops infront of the majestic "Westin Excelsior rome hotel”. William the driver opens the door and held his hand out. I accepted it and he gently

pulled me out of the car and to my

feet.

He looks about fifty years old with a touch of dignified gray hair and brown eyes, he wore a polished suit that filled out his surprisingly muscular frame very well.

“Do you need me

anymore this evening, Miss?” he

asks, his tone lilting pleasantly with a English accent.

“No, William, I am done for tonight”I murmur as I helped courtney out of the car. She wobbled a little but then crashed in my arms. Sighing I watched william nod without saying a single word as he drove off in the driver's seat.

I watched the car pull away before walking  up to the side of the building with courtney in tow, taking a private elevator located in the private entrance. As I stepped inside, I inhaled deeply, letting the sweet smells of

pine, timber and the cool breeze wash over my senses.

“It truly is perfection”I murmur before assisting courtney into her room. As she crashed on her bed, I could hear her grumble out in her sleep.

And here I thought we were both going to get drunk!I laughed out as I watched her toss and turn with the duvet.

Sighing out tiredly I gaze out the glass window staring at the beautiful light which seems to shine even brighter than the star in the sky. Rome is truly perfection, and the people here are wonderful. Have always  had a peculiar fascination toward it's people and culture.

Well I do love to study up on different cultures and that's why have studied different languages and dialects. Language in general fascinated me and it also comes with the job of me being the future queen. I'm fluent in almost 10 different languages: English, Mandarin Chinese, Romanian, French, spanish, portuguese, japanese, Korea, russian, arabic, And german.

I slowly released my captive breath taking

a deep calm breath to clear my head, I then move into my room stepping over the threshold. I looked around the hotel room in awe at the beauty of the chalet. There was a large picturesque window that covered almost one entire wall, revealing a breathtaking view of the Mountains. All of the furniture and interior architectural

accents were handcrafted by skilled

artisans.

Multiple cushions were piled high on the sofas in various deep red, navy and aqua fabrics colors,Creating a startling pop of color against the warm wood background. I walked through the large expanse

of the great master bed room, There’s a king sized four poster bed with the softest linens, I trail my fingers along the edge, enjoying the feel of the fabric as it glides across my fingers as I make my way to the closet ready to strip myself from the tight dress to something comfortable.

I heard a creaking noise in the next room. “Don’t tell me Cort’s sleep walking again”I sigh out as I shake my head in frustration. Grimacing I rush back into the second room and was shocked to see Courtney still asleep infact she's long gone by the looks of it.

“If courtney isn't the one making this ruckus then who is?”I whisper as adrenaline fills my system. My senses goes on hyper alert as I listen for any hint of an intruder. I know I’m being ridiculous, have lived alone long enough not to jump every time the wind causes some mysterious sounds or bang. But it doesn't make any sense that someone would break into a five star hotel with tight security.

Taking a deep breath to calm my nerves, I walk back into my room to strip myself from those deadly heels my feet, I had

a little too aggressively, pried them

Off. I gently flexed to relieve the ache curling my toes into the fluffy carpet.

Still wound up from earlier, I decided a swim is exactly what I need to calm my body and take my mind off things. The large

indoor glass pool on my floor will be perfect.

“A swim under the moonlight”I sigh out as I shimmer out of my dress and undergarments. Wearing a bathing suit I pad into the well-stocked linen closet and pulled out a huge white fluffy towel to dry off with later. As I shut the door, the hairs on the back of my neck stood. I could feel that I was being watched!

The question is by who?

I froze again contemplating what my next move is, he could be someone who knows my identity or could very well just be a stalker or a weak human looking for what to steal!

Spinning around wildly, I take in every inch of the room with my eyes, scanning the area with my magic until I recognized the figure hiding in the dark in silence...

Smirking I walk through the double grand doors into the pool area. The pool itself is huge and magnificent deep enough for me to dive into. It’s framed with mosaic tiles in various shades of deep blue, with green lights that glowed under the water. The ceiling is even more magnificent. I couldn't tell what type of material it was from a distance, but it looks like carved copper.

Making my way into the pool, I dive right in and it felt glorious. The feel of being immersed in the warm liquid sends sweet sensation down my spine. My skin tickling at every nerve ending of my body. The movement of the water and soft illuminated lamps caused shadows to dance in the room. I swam for about thirty minutes, my

body gliding effortlessly through

the water as I changed strokes every

once in a while.

When I was done, I

made my way to the edge smiling as I noticed a slight movement in my peripheral vision. My head snapped toward the dark corner of the room and even though he was covered in the shadows, I can still see the outline of a man reclining back in a chair.

“Do you get off by watching me?”I murmur into the night as I stared directly at the corner he hid.

“You can stop watching me now”I call out grimacing as I could see him smirking in the dark..

“Pervert”I spat as I provocatively as I walk out of the pool.

“So why are you here?”I ask as I wrap myself with the towel.

“I came to talk”He murmurs

“You could have called you know?”I murmur as I walk back into my room with Antonio hot on my trails, I quickly slip on a simple halter neck dress from the closet.

“Well if you do want to talk, let's go talk in the living area”I murmur as I move past him into the grand living area.

I noticed he was already seated in the living area already, So I moved to the far end of the sofa to seat.

“So why are you here?”I ask scanning the determined expression on his face.

“Who are you really?”He asks. I guess it's natural for a vampire like himself to be curious about someone new on their territory. I knew who he was before he approached me, the scent of his blood proves that he comes from one of the powerful bloodline of vampires.

Antonio's P.O.V.

“Am just a girl who came to rome for a break”She whispers as she sits still looking all pretty like a siren.

Suddenly, her eyes glazed over and she whispered, "Do you feel that?"I stare at her in confusion.

Not only because of her odd question, but also the dramatic shift in her body. Her heart rate slowed and she became even more still, her eyes a million miles away.

"Feel what?"I ask..

She responded hypnotically, "It's like a gentle hum... Some kind of vibration in the air, do you feel or hear that?" She held her fingertips up as if trying to touch whatever it was in the air.

Anxiety coursed through me and I wondered if she’s just playing some kind of mind game in an attempt to get free. But if she really is lying, her heart rate would not have slowed so significantly. I mean considering the way she sounds now, it all seems like some crazy talk but she seems lucid and she hadn't sounded crazy when we spoke in the club.

Suddenly a loud knock at the door interrupted us. We both stiffened, Her attention snapped back to the present as she whips her head towards the door, I silenced her with a low warning by placing a hand to my lips.

She smirked at my overly cautious movement, and that mischievous light in her eyes made it seem like she knew something I didn't. I cross the room in a blur and looked out the peephole. A gentleman in a chalet uniform stood

with a rolling serving cart, it all seemed normal but yet out of place. Something is definitely wrong, I could smell three humans, which meant the other two were hidden from sight.

That just screams trouble!

“Room service for Miss Reneè Aguas”A man’s booming voice could be heard from behind the door. I looked back at her sharply as she shook her head quickly and

mouthed. "I didn't order anything!”

I motioned her forward with my

hand. She stood hesitantly and

joined me by the door. I mouthed,

"Tell them to go away."

“Don’t you dare boss me around”She spat out glaring at me..

“I never called for room service, so maybe you have the wrong room”She murmurs tactfully.

There was a beat of silence before the man's voice spoke smoothly trying to change her mind. “You are Reneè Aguas right? Please do accept this, It's a gift

from management for occupying one of our VVVip suites. It's a bonus treat we serve every occupant of your room and you miss Aguas are no exception”He quips smoothly.

She shook her head with a frustrated sigh even though he

couldn't see her through the door,

and spoke adamantly, "I’m tired, I was just about to go to bed before you popped by so Please take it away"She says sternly..

He tried to speak casually, but I heard the edge to his voice as he appealed again, trying to gain her sympathy.

“I don't want to get fired for not doing my job. If you could open the door, I'll leave it. It will only take a second and I promise I'll be out of your hair."He murmurs.

All of this feels wrong, judging the situation he clearly isn't a chalet staff

member. Considering how he forgot the whole "Customer knows best slang" and keeps on pushing pretty damn hard for her to open the door means he's no good.

Why the fuck were the other two hiding? I grabbed her out of the doorway and bolted to the other side of the room just in time as  the door was kicked in. All three men rushed forward. My stance lowered as I prepared for a fight and growled an angry warning. They stopped in their tracks, obviously not expecting me to be with her. The man in the staff uniform hissed over his shoulder to the two men behind him.

"I thought you said she would be alone?”One of the men hisses out as they spread out strategically. The big

burly one on the left hissed, "What

should we do with him?”

"Kill him as well," their ringleader

barked.

I knew now what they were

hunters. What I couldn't figure out

was why they wanted Reneè.

From the way they breached the entry and

their words, I had no doubt they intended to end her life. Damn, this really is not her night. I focused on the hunter in the middle

and laughed, "It's going to take a hell

of a lot more than three of you to

take me down."I whispered smirking.

He eyed me warily. Recognition

came to the eyes of the hunter on the

right and he hissed, "Fuck..It's their damn

Prince!"

Apprehension rolled over the features of all of them as they finally realized exactly what foe they were up against. Now that they knew, I expected they would make the smart choice and leave. Instead, the guy in

the center spat through gritted teeth..

"It doesn't matter who he is. She has

already made contact with them. We

have to finish this now. Kill the girl

and try not to die in the process."He sneered, I was shocked that her death meant more to them than mine and theirs.

“Who the fuck is she?”I ask myself And why were they so afraid she was

with me? The questions continue to hoard me.

Reneè stood unmoving next to me. I find it odd that she has not sought cover particularly when it's quiet clear they intend to do her harm. Instead, she appeared determined to stay by my

side.

She seems way too calm, which is scary even in the light of chaos swirling around. Her heart rate beating slower than

normal and steady. Before I could think further, all three hunters broke from their position two came after me and one circled

around to try to get to her from the

other side.

Fuck tonight isn't going the way I thought it would!

It would be difficult for me to defend her and fight them off at the same time. I wasn't even sure why I planned to fight them. I could just walk away now and let them do the job I came here for. But the thought

of them killing her caused a blinding

fury in me.

As they all joined in and attacked, Reneè reacted to their assault at the same time I did, shocking the hell out of me, when she back flipped out of one of the attackers grasp. She twirled through the

air and landed agilely on the balls of one of the attackers ten feet away.

Her movement were swift, fast and agile, she wasn't waiting for any of the attackers  to come to her. Instead, she cartwheeled amd landed on the back of one of the men and used the momentum to spiral her body around, kicking him squarely in the jaw. His head whiplashed to the side as his body crashed to the ground. I had landed solid hits against the two who attacked me, keeping them at bay. But I was too distracted by her behavior and didn't notice one of the hunters pull a crossbow from his

back.

But she did and in the millisecond it took him to aim at me, she was already in motion moving so fast at the speed of light. A voice screamed “No!

I watch her throw her

body between the deadly wooden

stake and me. The stake tore through the lush flesh of her chest, causing her body to

sink to the ground at my feet. A bright Golden liquid seems to seep out of her skin.

my knees buckled as I stared at her blood. Her blood seems to ooze out uncontrollably like ore onto the carpet.

I stare at her in awe!

Why the fuck had she given her life to

Save mine?!

None of these makes any sense. As I stared at the blood pooling around her body, unbridled rage shot through me. They were going to pay for what they had done.

I disappeared, exploding into motion, fully focused on the fight now. In less than a minute, I extracted two of their hearts and

decapitated the last one. I spun around when I heard a small groan behind me, dropping to my knees by her side. I was stunned to find her still breathing. I had been certain it was a mortal wound. Her

breaths were labored and ragged, but she held on. I quickly extracted the stake, my fangs comes out as I tore open my wrist.

I press it against her mouth and demanded her to Swallow.

She shook her head her eyes wide and rasped, "No..it won't”I didn't let her say a word as I forced her to drink.

“You dumbass that won't help”A voice calls out as I heard footsteps behind me.

“I stare up and recognized her right away. “You’re courtney right? she still need to drink it will help"I say angrily as I watch her fuzz over Reneè like a mother hen.

“Don’t worry she'll be fine”i say as I hit the speedial on my phone with my free hand. I needed cleanup, Karen picks up on the first ring. I barked out orders and hung up, sighing I stare at the three dead hunters.

Fuck!

Reneè had stopped drinking and lay with her eyes closed, her breathing still shallow and raspy. I have no idea what to do with her. I can't possibly leave her here, but if I brought her back with me, there would be hell to pay. I waited, with my thoughts in

turmoil.

“Get out. I think we've had enough of you for tonight. I can take care of her myself”The girl quips as she puts pressure on Reneè’s wound. Her hands soaked with the golden blood of her friend.

“You’re drunk and definitely not sober yet. I don't think you'll be useful to either me or your friend”I murmur as I try to look for any signs of the wound closing up.

As the minutes went by, alarm filled

me.

“Why isn't she healing?”I murmur in confusion.

I inspect her closely. She has my blood on her lips and in her mouth. There was is no doubt she has drank from me. So why isn't she healing?The facts rattled around in my brain. This could be related to the strange things about her. she fought in a way that was far more than human, she had been willing to give her life for mine, and she couldn't be healed by my blood not to talk of the color of her own blood that seems to only bring in more questions.

Abruptly, Karen and Lorenzo interrupted my frenzied thoughts when they burst in through the now useless door.

“What the fuck happened here?"They both  breathed in unison as they examined the chaos around me.

“Is that blood?”Karen whispers as she bents to swipe her hand on the stained stake with a look of shock and confusion.

“Who the hell are you people?”The other girl begins to rage on as she stands in a defensive mode.

There's no more time to discuss or explain. Reneè isn't healing which means I'm out of options. I have to take her back with me. I snatched a throw from the back of the couch, wrapped it around her body and gathered her in my arms.

“Hey! Where are you taking her? If you don't drop her down this minute. You bloodsuckers will regret ever double crossing someone like me?”The girl named courtney quips as she stares wide eye at us.

“Get this handled and meet

me back immediately."I murmur as I walked out, I didn't miss the look of surprise on Lorenzo's face.

“What about her?”He calls out making me stop in my tracks. As I stared at the girl looking so worried and protective.

“Bring her along, we've got a lot of things to discuss”I murmur as I walked out.