MY MATE IS A HYBRID

NAIA, PHILIPPINES

Four foreign men stepped off the plane, drawing attention with their coats and gloves despite the midday heat. However, their attire didn't detract from their individual handsomeness.

"Whoa, man! How I missed this country. How about you guys?" one of them exclaimed, closing his eyes as he breathed in the air.

"Same here, what do you think, Fiel?" asked the blond-haired man.

Fiel's response was cut short as he collided with a woman.

"Ohh! Oh my! I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to," the woman apologized, her eyes widening as she took in Fiel's blue eyes.

She gazed at the four men, each handsome in their own way, but her attention kept drifting back to Fiel. There was something about them that set them apart from the men she usually met.

"Aurora!" a familiar voice called out, breaking her trance. She felt a flush rise to her cheeks as she turned to leave.

"I have to go. I'm really sorry!" she said, bowing slightly before hurrying away. Fiel watched her go, his blond-haired friend smiling and waving in her direction.

"How have you been, my princess?" an old man's voice asked, as he enveloped Aurora in a warm hug.

"I've been good, Dad, especially now that I've seen you. I missed you so much," she replied, kissing his cheek.

The scene shifted as Aurora asked her father about his well-being and shared about her trip.

Meanwhile, the four men headed to Palawan, where the Forbidden Mansion stood.

"That woman's scent is intoxicating," Gray commented.

Gray Phantomhive was a Callicantzaroz-a new-hybrid type of vampire who couldn't walk in direct sunlight without risking his life. He was one of King Ezral's trusted warriors and guardians of the Callicantzaroz Tribe.

"I don't know," Leron and Thor replied in unison. Both were royal-blooded, descendants of Feral Vampires who didn't drink blood from human veins, but instead survived on animal blood. Thor Garnier and Leron Gauthier were Nosferatu, the lineage of Count Dracula.

"What about you, Fiel?" Gray asked, as Fiel remained silent. Fiel's mind was still occupied by the woman's face and scent.

"She's young and beautiful," he said. Fiel Lacroix, the only grandson of King Ezral, was a Vurdalak Vampire-a vigorous type. Like Leron and Thor, he was a daywalker. He was once an Asenir of Arko Agartha, a vampire council that aimed to maintain balance between mortals and vampires. Currently, he was a doctor specializing in medicine, a profession he pursued as a human.

Each of his friends had their own lives when they weren't together. "I agree with you, young and naive-with innocent souls," Leron added.

"By the way, will we really find what we're looking for here?" Gray changed the subject.

"We were sent here by Ezral, I'm sure he knows what he's doing," Fiel replied, still driving. They had a mission in the Philippines because Fiel's grandfather had tasked them with finding something. This wasn't their first time in the country, and they were fluent in the language. They'd likely stay for a while due to the mission.

The four of them had been together since the beginning, becoming close over time. They chose to live normal lives, unlike other vampires who craved blood from living mortals.

AT THE MONTEGRACIA RESIDENCE

Aurora was reading in the living room while waiting for her father to come down. Her body clock had adjusted to waking up early due to her schedule abroad. She was a famous model not only in the Philippines but also internationally. Aurora Montegracia, the only daughter of Don Rodrigo and the sole successor to his wealth.