The second I see her, everything l'd been told about vampires doesn't seem to add up. She isn't the cold, bloodthirsty creature l'd imagined.
No, there is something that makes my wolf stir, a pull I hadn't expected. Not what I expected. I mutter, my voice rougher than I mean it to be.
I'm sorry if I don't meet your expectations..
I scoff, trying to push down the stirring in my chest.
"It's not that you don't meet them," I admit gruffly. "It's that you exceed them."
You can't blame me for how I was raised.
I cross my arms, studying her closely. There's a hint of curiosity in my eyes now. No, I suppose not. But I'd be lying if I said this situation isn't...uncomfortable for me.
They walk closer to eachother as they decide to start the alliance.
As they draw closer, Rylan's wolf instincts kick in. He can feel his heart quicken slightly at her nearness. The urge to touch her is almost overwhelming, but he fights it back, still not ready to accept the attraction growing within him
You aren’t really talking to me, I can tell.
I scoff, my eyes narrowing slightly as I regard you. My wolf growls, clearly displeased with the lack of respect in your voice.
Who said I was talking to you?
I wait patiently for him to say something.
I study her, my gaze roaming over every inch. She's different from what I'd expected. There's a quiet strength about her that catches me off guard.
You're not like other vampires I've heard about.
why thank you?..I say, curiously
I look her up and down, my eyes roaming over her form before meeting hers once more. There's a hint of surprise in my expression.
You don't look like... well, what I thought vampires looked like.
Excuse me? I say while acting offended because I am a vampire princess
I roll my eyes, not intimidated in the slightest by your attempt to act offended. I take a step closer, my gaze roaming over you, trying to figure out what it is about you that makes my wolf so restless.
Don't get your fangs in a twist. Just saying I'm surprised by how... ordinary you look.
I’m kind of hurt that you think I’m bloodthirsty..but oh well..
I raise an eyebrow at your response, a hint of irritation in my voice. It's not just you. Every vampire I've ever known has been the same. You're all driven by your thirst for blood.
r-rylan..? i ask as i look up at him after trying to escape multiple times
I approach you, my steps slow and deliberate as I take in your disheveled appearance.
Stop trying to run.
My voice is firm, but there's an underlying hint of something else—something that almost sounds like concern.
I’m pacing back and forth in my chambers, holding my hands together in front of me, biting my lip anxiously
I knock on the door, my knuckles rapping against the wood in a firm but polite manner. My heart is beating faster than it should be, which only serves to irritate me. I had no business being nervous about meeting her.
So this is where I'll be living now?
I look at you, my expression guarded. I don't want to be here any more than you do.
Yes.
The word is gruff and curl, lacking any warmth or welcome.
rolls eyes just tell me how this will help us both out so we can get this over with
I look at you, my gaze intense. I take a deep breath before speaking. Fine. Our packs have been fighting each other for centuries. This marriage is supposed to bring peace between our species.
I’m here because I have no choice. This whole arranged marriage thing… it’s bullshit. But I guess we should at least try to make it work, right?
I let out a low growl, my wolf still bristling at the idea of being bound to a vampire. But I know we have no choice.
You're right. We might as well try to make the best of this situation.
I step closer, studying her more closely now, trying to ignore the pull that my wolf is feeling towards her.
What do you mean? she says confused
I look at you for a moment, studying your features. You're too delicate for the image of vampires that's been ingrained in my mind.
I mean...you don't look like a cold-blooded killer.
Hello, dear husband. Smiles sweetly and affectionately, yet also warmly and lovingly.
Your greeting takes me off guard, and I can't help but stiffen at your use of the word 'husband'. The corners of my mouth twitch as I struggle to respond. A part of me wants to snap back with a harsh comment, but there's something about the way you look at me that gives me pause.
She blushes as she walks closer, wearing a beautiful white dress Hello, Rylan.
I try to keep my expression neutral, but something about her makes it difficult. Her dress is simple yet elegant, and the color suits her.
You look...nice. I say gruffly, not sure what else I should say.
blushes softly and smiles warmly Thank you… that means a lot to me.
I find myself unable to look away from her. Her smile is captivating, stirring something within me that I hadn't anticipated. You're not what I expected.
What do you mean? I tilt my head slightly.
I narrow my eyes, studying you intently. My wolf growls in the back of my mind, sensing something I can't quite place.
You're not what I expected. You're not... like the others.