Blood Bound - Chapter 125

>>Nena

“Well, it worked.” I said, “He was mad.” We four were sitting at our usual spot, “Very very mad.” I sighed.

“Well,” Nathan gulped, “I definitely felt his anger when he was glaring at me this morning.”

“He was?” I asked him in surprise, “He didn’t follow me out though.”

“Oh?’ Nathan looked at me, “He was on the terrace.” He gave me an awkward smile, “I could tell right away since I felt a murderous aura.”

“Oh…”

“Did you feel like he was going to rip you apart?” Chris asked and Nathan nodded.

“Like he definitely didn’t want Nena to be near another guy? Liked in closed space?” Sam asked and Nathan nodded again.

“How do you know that?” The wolf among us asked.

“It was the same with us.” Chris answered.

“Yep,” Sam nodded his head, “But then suddenly he began to ignore us and we thought maybe he was just being protective over her and we might have failed.”

Nathan frowned, “But that’s definitely not the gaze you give-” He got out his index and middle fingers from both hands and made a bunny ear movement, “-when you’re just ‘protective’.”

Sam and Chris nodded, “It’s when he suddenly stopped paying us attention, we thought we might have seen wrong since that was our goal.” Chris took a deep breath.

“This is a bit confusing.” Sam folded his arms, “When he first saw me with you, I was sure there was more to him but then why did he back off?”

They all looked at me and I rolled my eyes, “If I knew that, I wouldn’t be here with you losers.”

“Hey!” Sam glared at me, “We’re helping you out here!”

I stuck my tongue out at him, “And so am I,” I huffed, “I get into fights because of you guys and all you have to do is talk with me.”

“Plan,” Chris said, “There’s a difference.”

“Whatever.” I sighed, “It’s mutual so put that aside.”

“What are we going to do now?” Natahn asked.

“Well, for now, let’s get Quincy to the festival.” Chris said, “Riling him up is very important.” He nodded at us, “I now know something more.”

“What?” Sam asked.

“He definitely feels something but is also trying to deny it.” Chris grinned at all of us, “We’re following the right pace. Now let’s make sure he’s at the festival.”

I felt my hopes light up, “Alright,” I answered, then got up, “I’m leaving now.”

“This early?” Chris asked.

“Where are you going?’ Nathan asked.

“Yea I have a date.” I answered excitedly.

They all raised they’re brows at me as their eyes jumped out of their sockets. It was like they heard something utterly unbelievable.

“What?” Sam was the most surprised, “With who?”

“With my father-in-law,” I rolled my eyes.

“What!!” If people could lose their eyes like this, these idiots would be the first one to make that record.

“When did you get in touch with Quincy’s father?” Sam asked.

“Ten years ago,” I replied but before they could say anything I spoke further, “I only met him once then and I’ve met him again after ten whole years so there wasn’t much interaction.” I folded my arms, “Since I’ve met him again I want to use his help too!”

“And he’s already your father in law?” Sam was disappointed and shook his head at me.

“Of course he is,” I was proud of myself, “I gotta get his family on my side if I want him on my side.”

“Hmm,” Chris was impressed, “That’s actually a good idea.” He gave me a thumbs up, “Best of luck.”

I smiled, “Chao~”

***

“I have a question,” Alister and I sat in a small cafe by the window on a small round table.

“Hmm?” Alister was drinking his coffee.

“So Quincy has no feelings for Lilith?” Alister shook his head, “And the other candidates?”

Alister shook his head again, “No one, they’re just capable females who can help him rule if he ever took the throne and became the next Vampire king.” He gave me reassurance, “Don’t worry about that.”

“But you said he never wanted the throne. So why are there fiances and potential partners in his life?”

“He never officially took the rights away, so as per custom.” He shrugged, “Since it’s custom he was given a fiance, a friend he got along with.” Alister was having fun drinking his cold coffee and he took his time while enjoying the taste, “The king actually favours Quincey more than his own son Luciel, is also a reason he had a fiance.”

Lilith.

I spat on the word but then I was happy again.

“And he was ready to throw it away for me?” I suddenly felt superior.

“He does care for you.”

“I can see that~” I hummed and drank my ice cola. It makes sense too, if he had feelings for anyone, he wouldn’t be sleeping with the ladies who supply him with blood. That would make him a scumbag. I’ve known him all my life, so I know he’s not that kind of a person.

But on that note, “Has Quincey ever been in a serious relationship.” I asked out of pure curiosity.

Alister paused, “He’s never been in one, forget serious.” He shook his head, “It’s also part of the reason why the king gave him a fiance. Everyone thought Quincy was going to stay single all his life.”

That information was not good.

“Then,” I had a wave of doubts come and hit me, “He won’t enter in one with be either?”

Alister finished his drink and placed his cup on the table and I felt like he was going to say something important.

“Nena,” He licked his lips, “There’s a thing about vampires.” He said, “Sometimes we feel a connection with someone.”

“A connection?”

“It’s not like how werewolves are.” He said, “Not like a mate-bond or soul mates but sometimes, there is something there.”

“What?” I was so excited to hear that my eyes were probably sparkling. I was leaning on the table with my mouth slightly open as I stared at Alister, “What is it?” I felt like it was really important.

“It’s what we undead call, a kin-bond.”

“A kin-bond?” First I had ever heard of that.

“It’s something extremely rare but there are times there is a kin-bond between a vampire and some other species.”

The concept was a little different, so it wasn’t that easy to grasp.

“If it’s not like a mate bond then what exactly is a mate bond?” I took another sip from my cola.

“It’s just someone,” He smiled, “You’re just drawn to.”

“Like sexually? Romantically?” I wanted the answer to that so badly that I ended up asking the question like a creep.

Alister shook his head, “No, it doesn’t have a specific tie, it’s something pure and then it’s up to the people who share the kin-bond, where they want to take their relationship.”

“So,” I sipped my cola, “There could be any relationship there?”

“Yes,”

“Uh…” I frowned, “Are you perhaps telling me this because I have a kin-bond?” My eyes lit up, “With Quincy?!?!”

“Calm down kid,” He made a sarcastic pained expression, “I actually don’t know.” He folded his arms and leaned them on the table, “I’m just saying there is a possibility.” He looked into my eyes, “But if it’s true, your plan of seducing him won’t fail since a kin-bond is strong like that. You can mould it anyway you like and your vampire would be fine with it. The only feeling that’s consistently there, is the feeling to protect the kin.” He licked his lip, “Which in this case, could be you.”

OH MY GOD!!!

That would explain a lot!! That would explain why he took me and my sister in, in the first place!! He has never seemed interested in any other human like that, just business relationships so I always wondered why he took us in! This is the answer!!!

This new knowledge made me so happy! I feel a new found motivation to keep pursuing him!

“But…” Another doubt popped in my head, “If a kin-bond is like that, why is Quincy ignoring me?”

“Yea…” Alister sighed, “That might be because Quincy might be resisting it.”

“Why?”

“Well,” He shrugged, “I’ll tell you some other time.” He was hesitant, “I feel like it’s not the right time now.”

“Fine…” I finished my cola then an idea popped in my head, “Daddy,” I shamelessly called him that, “Do you know anything about college festivals?” I got the card out from my bag.

“College festival?”

“Yea, I want you to help me out with a little something.” I was about to hand him the card when suddenly it was taken from my hand by someone else.

“Hey~” I turned my head to look at who even had the audacity to do that.

There was a man, blonde hair, pale skin and plump red lips, standing by the table side, “I would love to go to this place!!” He smiled at me and I immediately noticed his razor sharp fangs.