Part 36

"That's how it was Miss..."I forced Alin to show me around. We were separated when Alin was about to get me a glass of drink. Two guards chased me because I was not willing to give my blood and then this big commotion was created,"Lalita cut in then nimbly stringed up lying words to save Alin or Helen from punishment.

Erik was silent for a while before giving orders to Lalita,"Go back to your room."

"And die in vain under dozens of Vampires? I don't think so,"Lalita sneered at Erik in horror.

"For a while I can't meet you and look after you."

"That's great news."

"Don't interrupt me!"snorted Erik with a sour face. "My trusted people will pick you up at the door of the dungeon. While I am serving my sentence they will guard and watch over you twice as hard. So don't try to escape."

Lalita chuckled in annoyance before finally walking away to Alin's father because his condition had not fully recovered. In addition, the amount of blood that Erik sucked up was not small.

"Lalita."

"Hmm,"se replied without turning around.

"Thanks for the blood, and thanks for healing my wounds."

For the first time, Erik said something that sounded sincere and hoped that Lalita would turn around to look at him. Unfortunately, his wish did not come true. Lalita kept walking away without even looking back until her footsteps were no longer heard.

***

A small deer appears to be walking casually around the bushes. Her tiny feet occasionally jumped to and fro while chewing fresh green grass. The deer was completely unaware of the danger lurking in the bushes. A pair of dangerously bright gold eyes stared straight at the deer. When her tiny ears caught the sound of scraping it was too late, she was already in the clutches of a jet black wolf with golden eyes. It didn't take long for the black wolf to finish her dinner clean. When she licked the remaining blood on her muzzle the wolf realized she was not alone.

A group of rogues strolling close to death. The black wolf grinned. A small deer is more than enough to finish Her hunger but not with Her emotions that are still turbulent.

"Just look at how the wasted Alpha is enjoying his dinner. Don't you want to share it with us?" one rogue sneered.

"I would love to share hell with you "Stefan replied condescendingly.

Low growls could be heard from several rogues who were offended while showing their sharp pointy fangs.

"You're only alone, it's dangerous here Alpha," shouted the biggest rogue who came out of the crowd while walking arrogantly who was none other than the leader of the rogues.

"How dangerous? Rogues like you? No kidding," Stefan chuckled looking down at the mob of rogues who delivered their lives on time.

The rogue leader fell silent, threw a fierce look and was answered with a gut-filled growl from Stefan who was so intimidating.

"I'll take care of all of you tonight and start with you,"Stefan made a small movement that made some of the rague stiffen for a moment before suddenly pounced on him.

Stefan lunged at the rogue leader, biting and clawing his head off his body. Seeing his leader being defeated so easily the other rogues shuffled backwards to save themselves. But too late already. Tonight Stefan sharpened his fingernails and fangs with a blood-red liquid that flooded the ground.

He will not return until what belongs to him returns. As long as what he's looking for hasn't been found, Stefan will continue to break through the forest, terrorizing other creatures of the night, and taking the lives of rogues and Demonturs he encounters.It's been almost a week and Lalita doesn't want to talk to Helen at all. Lalita is annoyed, of course. When Erik was sentenced to two weeks in prison, why didn't Helen tell Her at all?

Instead of worrying, it was actually a golden opportunity for Lalita to escape. But unfortunately Lalita's restraint even got tighter with dozens of trained Vampire warriors all of whom mastered magic to protect Lalita.

"Miss, breakfast is ready,"said Alin who started serving one dish after another on the table.

Lalita ignored him. Her dark gray beads were still focused on her reflection in the mirror as she combed her straight, neat mane.

"Hey, are you still mad at me?"asked Alin who had put on her cold accent again as Helen.

"Sapere aude,"said Lalita coldly and flatly.

"Come on, well I'm sorry and I'm sorry. You are the most patient of the three of us in Hallelau. Don't be mad at me again,"Helen looked down behind Lalita who was still sitting on her dressing table. Until a hand gripped her shoulder gently.

"How could I be angry at you any longer,"the corners of Lalita's lips pulled back showing a sweet smile that was so enchanting. Anyone who saw it would be amazed. No wonder Erik fell in love with her so easily, Helen thought.

"Until when are you going to stand there, come accompany me for breakfast,"Lalita's call broke Helen's reverie, who then immediately sat next to Lalita.

"Now tell me why Erik got punished like that," Lilita started.

"Are you worried about him?"

"I just want to know. Are you jealous?"

"Certainly not,"Helen turned her gaze elsewhere to cover up the blush on her cheeks that were starting to blush.

'Bad Liar' Rione shouted from within which made Lalita smile faintly.

"If you're not jealous, tell me."

Helen took a deep breath before finally turning around and looking at Lalita,"He killed his half-sister."

"Why, is there a fight for the throne?"

"More than that. Erik didn't want the throne at all even though he had the right to the throne from the start. He hated Laksita, the King's concubine. Meanwhile, the children of Laksita were his half-sisters."

"What caused Erik to hate his stepmother," Lalita seemed interested in the topic while listening to Helen's story seriously.

"Long story. What is clear is that Erik and Queen Rachel did not get the King's affection. Instead, disaster approached. Laksita planned to destroy Queen Rachel and Erik while their children controlled the throne. Unfortunately, Erik was not that stupid. The mother and her three children died in Erik's hands. Now Erik has succeeded in maintaining the throne and honor of his mother. But until now, Erik's character is still the same. His obsession with killing mothers and children has indeed materialized, but his cruel and violent nature has not disappeared,"explained Helen at length in a low voice as if she felt Erik's suffering.

"I guess that's your job,"said Lalita concerned and concerned.

"You mean?"

"Helen My best friend. Polar vampire. Love also needs sacrifice. If you love Erik, then prove that you deserve to be with him. Get him out of the darkness and give him light."

"Thank You,"Helen smiled and then smiled back at Lalita until the sound of the door being opened almost made the two's hearts almost jump and then floundered on the floor like fish lacking water.

Erik stood in front of the door that had been opened. His royal blue cloak seemed to hang down to the floor. His face looked pale but fresh for a Vampire. His expression was flat but there was a hint of joy hidden beneath his stiff expression.

"Surprised?"asked Erik with one raised eyebrow.

"No. Why are you here? As far as I know your sentence is still a few days away,"Lalita backed away when Erik brought his face closer with one hand resting on the chair where Lalita was sitting so she couldn't move.

"So what? You're not happy? Did you miss me," asked Erik in succession with his face getting closer so that Lalita could feel Erik's breathing and his frenzied heartbeat. Lalita tried to keep her lips away from touching Erik's lips which were getting closer by turning towards Helen who was silent in her place making Erik stop his action.

"Ah, this servant."

Erik looked a little annoyed when he saw Alin, who was Lalita's personal servant, sitting and eating with his lady. With his magical power, Erik threw Alin to the floor hard as well as plates that still had unfinished food left which were now scattered on the marble floor.

"Allin,"Lalita got up to help Alin but Erik caught her hand first.

"A servant should not eat at the table with his master,"there is clearly a note of firm rebuke to Erik's words.

"I asked Alin to accompany me to breakfast."

"My lord, I will not dare again,"begged Alin with such a sad tone. Lalita knows Helen is hurt. Painful wounds beyond the cut of a silver knife are wounds of the heart.

"Alin, let go,"roared Lalita when Erik forced his hand towards the door.

"Follow me!"Erik's words absolutely do not want to be denied.

Lalita just watched as her hand linked with Erik's hand then looked back at Helen who was still sitting with a guilty look. Lalita muttered incoherently but could be understood by Helen. Lalita's lips moved to form the sentence,"I'm sorry."

***

Lalita is forcibly dragged by Erik. Along the way, Lalita only bent her face, which made Erik even more interested in Lalita's personality.

"I like to see you angry,"Erik started the conversation while giggling.

"What is so funny,"asked Lalita curtly which made Erik burst out laughing.

"You are so cute. I want to bite you,"said Erik while stroking Lalita's cheeks, which made the master even more annoyed.

"Do not touch me,"Lalita slapped Erik's hand which made the Vampire prince next to him widen his smile.

When they were almost at the exit of the mansion, several maids were already waiting for their presence. Erik took off his oversized robe and then replaced his official clothes with ordinary clothes that were only worn by the Vampire nobility which would make people think that Erik was an ordinary noble.

"These crystal clasps are great, but a crystal crown would be much nicer,"Erik took off Lalita's hairpin and then put on a silver crown studded with sparkling dark blue crystals.

Lalita didn't say anything when she saw her appearance in front of the mirror that one of the maids brought. A cold and flat expression was perfectly framed on Lalita's beautiful face. After setting up their appearance a little, they headed to one of the cities in Vampire Empire using the horse-drawn carriage that had been prepared.

The city of Vingston is busy due to the festival which is celebrated every half year. The horse-drawn carriage stopped near a magnificent fountain surrounded by people enjoying the festival. Erik got out of the train first before extending his hand to Lalita. Reluctantly, Lalita took Erik's hand with a face that was still expressionless. They walked the streets hand in hand in the city streets which were full of charming decorations and shiny knick knacks. Of course, Erik, who held Lalita's hand tightly, was the opposite of Lalita, who accepted Erik's cold hand and held her hand tightly.

"Brother, buy this red rose,"offered a small child about five years old.

Lalita crouched in front of the boy then smiled. Not interested in what the child was selling, Lalita was interested because such a small child was already trying to make money.

"I don't like flowers,"Lalita replied still smiling.

"You came to the festival with your boyfriend?" asked the child innocently when he saw Erik holding Lalita.

"No, um.. We're just friends,"Erik snorted while the boy smiled.

"Then this is for you for free, I hope you quickly find your partner,"the child took one of the roses from the basket and broke off a bit of its thornless stem before tucking it into Lalita's ear.

Lalita was a little taken aback while Erik started showing signs of beard burn. Erik smiled then pulled Lalita's hand to stand up together with a package containing ten gold coins for the child.

"Thanks for entertaining my friend,"Erik still smiled to cover his jealousy.

"A lot brother, thank you,"exclaimed the boy happily before finally disappearing among the crowd of people passing by.

They walked back down the busy city streets. The difference was that Lalita's expression turned bright while the gray clouds covered Erik

"So what does this mean,"finally Lalita wanted to speak in a more relaxed tone.

"What fun do you think. Don't you get bored just sitting in your room like a living doll?"

Lalita didn't answer but her attention was again diverted by a black wolf-shaped doll as big as a pillow. The doll was a gift from an archery contest from a shop that was part of the festival.

"That doll is so cute,"muttered Lalita amazed even though she had just seen it from a distance.

"Which one?"asked Erik curiously.

"That, black fur stuffed wolf,"Lalita pointed at a row of dolls hanging with other gift dolls.

"I'll get it for you. But why the black one why not the white one?"asked Erik with a frown.

"Because my wolf mate has thick black fur."

Erik snorted but still went to the archery booth while Lalita waited alone on an empty park bench. It didn't take long for Erik to come back with something hidden behind his body. Lalita got up from her sitting position to see the doll that Erik got, but a few seconds later Lalita snorted in disappointment.

"I don't like black bats,"Lalita sighed after rejecting the big bat doll from Erik.

"Bats are cuter."

"Indifferent!"

Lalita walked first while Erik was still behind holding his stuffed bat uncertain. With one heavy breath, Erik moved the doll in his hand to Lalita's room with magic before desperately chasing Lalita.

It was getting hot and lunch time had arrived, Erik decided to take Lalita to an ice cream shop even though he himself is not a fan of sweets. Lalita was surprised, it turns out that Vampire's ice cream tastes good. Cup cakes, macarons, pan cakes, and pies were served with the additional chocolate flavored ice cream that Lalita ordered. Lalita was grateful that there was no blood-flavored ice cream that would definitely make her nauseous.

The adventure continues to several places that according to Erik can make Lalita feel happy. Starting from buying cotton candy, shooting games, and much more, until you don't realize that the sun has hidden behind the white moon that shines among millions of stars.

The day is closed with fireworks of various colors that color the city of Vingston. Lalita and Erik sat next to each other by the fountain where they first came in the horse-drawn carriage. Lalita looked up at the sky in amazement while occasionally smiling a sweet smile that stunned anyone who saw it.

"Llita,"Erik called which made Lalita immediately turn around still with her sweet smile.

Erik's tongue feels numb. All the words that had been arranged neatly seemed to disappear after seeing Lalita's angelic smile. With a little stiffness Erik gave a signal to the people he sent. Rain of roses fell on the fountain area and its surroundings. Romantic musical instruments from the violin are also played by two musicians. Suddenly, people immediately gathered around the chairs Lalita and Erik were sitting on.

Lalita was still filled with confused feelings until suddenly Erik knelt down while carrying a small box that was usually used as a ring holder. Suddenly Lalita's eyes immediately widened followed by a feeling of disbelief.

"Lalita, will you marry me?"Erik opens the blood red box which turns out to contain a very beautiful sparkling white diamond ring. Lalita was wide-eyed while the people around her looked supportive.

Erik smiled broadly while Lalita tried to think clearly to calm herself while stringing words as smooth as possible so as not to hurt anyone. Lalita stood up, her right hand stretched out while Erik's hand took a ring from the box.

Lalita's hand refused to wear the ring and then took the ring from Erik's hand and then returned it to the box. Lalita took one deep breath before completely breaking the Vampire prince's heart.

"I already have someone special in my heart."

***

Erik's treatment that was originally gentle and sweet now turns harsh and cruel. After the incident at the fountain Erik was furious and embarrassed. With the rest of his pride, Erik brought Lalita back to the palace and now Lalita is seated in an iron chair with both hands and feet in handcuffs so that Lalita cannot move.

"You are really cruel, Lalita. You humiliated me in front of many people,"whispered Erik who made hot breath hit his neck.

"You should think before you act, make sure the person you want also wants you,"Lalita objected while continuing to try to rebel.

"Marry me because I love you,"Erik whispered while sniffing Lalita's neck.

"My answer is still the same. I just love my mate,"Lalita replied no less fiercely.

"Fine, if that's what you want. The decision is yours. The little wolf's life is yours."

"What do you mean,"Lalita almost roared. While Erik smiled crookedly with a smile in his eyes.

"Open the curtains."

The red curtain in front of Lalita opened to reveal something totally unexpected. A girl looking messy with a pale body and bite marks, and Lalita recognized her. Lalita's memory is still very clear when she met the two omegas from the Silver Moon Pack when she was making tea for Sean.

"Ellie,"the name just came out.

"You're torturing him!"Lalita exclaimed angrily, which was even chuckled by Erik.

"I repeat once again. Marry me and I will let him go,"Erik smirked looking at Lalita and the prisoner in turn.

"Luna don't!!!"cried Elie with all her remaining strength.

"Alpha is down. Alpha loves you very much. Trust me. Alpha is trying to find you out there. The big war some time ago left Alpha badly injured. But even though she was injured two days later she is back on a search to find you. Luna please come back."

"Promise me," Elie begged in a hoarse voice and Lalita nodded in response.

Crystal clear slide smoothly from his cheek. Lalita cries feeling her mixed heart. Sean's pain at that time. Even though he was injured, Sean was willing to go looking for him. Lalita's heart warmed to hear it as well as sad and worried for her mate.

"Luna..."

"Shut up!"

"Eric!"

A silver dagger plunged right through Elie's heart. The sky seemed to fall. Lalita failed to protect her people as Luna. Elie is still breathing but soon her spirit will soon leave her body as a result of a silver dagger that plunges deep into the heart.

'Luna please tell Rin I'm glad to meet her. I love him like a brother. Luna goodbye,'said the voice that entered Lalita's head through mindlik before Elie breathed her last.

"No!"Lalita lowered her head and cried uncontrollably.

"Everything doesn't have to end like this,"Erik was still able to speak casually even in front of White Blood whose anger had reached the top of the head.

"Eric Night,"said Lalita in a different tone of voice with her head back straight and arrogant. Slowly Lalita turned to Erik who was still standing behind her.

Rione's bright blue netra intersects with Erik's blood red irises. Rione's intimidating aura was even more obvious because of anger. The aura around the room also changed. With one side of the lips pulled back Rione glanced at Erik sharply.

"I hate you."

Erik's pupils dilated feeling the immense power slowly coursing around him. The handcuffs shackled Rione cracked then soon broke. As fast as lightning Rione aimed his pointy claws at Erik. A flash battle that cannot be seen by the common eye. In a short time the room where they were fighting was shattered with claw marks that adorned almost every side.

Erik was pressed and more to avoid than to attack. Rione doesn't play games in attack. Flawlessly, Rione swung his claws wildly in order to injure the Vampire Prince.

Both of Erik's shoulders were pierced by Rione's sharp nails until fresh blood flowed. But very casually Erik was still able to put on his beautiful smile which didn't affect Rione who growled lowly at all.

"Bad girl. But it's okay, I like bad girl,"Erik grinned evilly.

"Arrghh,"an injection stuck in Rione's waist. The clear green liquid entered his body through the injection.

When pricked by a syringe it only feels like a mosquito bite. But the effect of the potion is not kidding. The green liquid was a strength suppressing potion. All the energy that Rione had gathered slowly disappeared with the body decaying and weakening. Rione chose to return body control back to Lalita completely. Her bright blue irises dimmed to be replaced by dark gray irises.

Erik smiled satisfied then carried Lalita to his room. On the way Lalita still tries to rebel with her remaining strength even though she knows it's useless.

"I've been entertaining you all day. Now it's your turn to comfort me with your blood."

Erik throws Lalita roughly on the bed. With a sensual movement, Erik took off all the accessories typical of aristocrats, now leaving only a clean white shirt rolled up to his elbows with the top two buttons open.

"What do you want to do, asked Lalita warily.

"Entertain yourself, remember?"he grinned.

Without warning, Erik immediately lunged at Lalita, pressing on top of each other so that their positions overlapped each other. Lalita was below while Erik was above while locking Lalita's hands.

"You're crazy! Let go!"roared Lalita while continuing to struggle to get away from Erik's clutches.

"It hasn't even started yet."

Erik's long sharp fangs protrude from his mouth. The corners of Erik's lips pulled back so that the fangs were more clearly visible. Instantly, Erik immediately dug his fangs into Lalita's neck so that he could sip Lalita's delicious red blood as much as he could. Sweet many times as Lalita's blood chocolate made Erik darken his eyes so he dug his fangs deeper to get more.

Panic was the first thing that Lalita felt when Erik dug into her neck. An intense pain felt through his blood that continued to flow uncontrollably with the cold tongue that brushed around the neck flowing blood. Lalita tried to push Erik to release his bite. But alas, Lalita felt her body go limp and powerless. His blood that was running low made his energy sucked along with the blood that entered Erik's mouth who greedily continued to sip it wildly.

Slowly Lalita began to stop her resistance followed by her blurry vision. Erik stopped sucking his blood after drinking enough blood. Erik's white shirt is also stained with blood because Erik randomly bites it to get more blood faster.

Before darkness greeted, Lalita felt something soft and wet around her lips. Lalita can feel the disgusting taste of her blood. A gentle touch that kept pressing against his lips. Lalita knows that tonight is the worst night of her life.

Because she lost her first kiss.