Julian POV
I realise Zanian is staring at me like I’ve grown two heads, but I don’t care. The only thing I care about is seeing Spike alive and well. It’s been years and years since I’ve seen him that I though they got to him too.
I look over his tiny figure and see he doesn’t have a scratch on him.
“Spike?” I said but it came out more like a question. He looked between me and Zanian for a second as if asking permission for something and then he just walked over to me getting onto the chair next to mine. I saw his struggle for a second before he was finally on.
He looked at me and I could see the millions of questions behind his eyes, but he voices none.
“I thought you died.” we both said simultaneously looking at each other.
“I did, but I didn’t.” I told Spike seeing his confusion. So I explained to him what happened and how I’m still alive. “what happened to you?
“I was found by a wolf and brought here to another wolf just a crazier one who was insane and scary sometimes. And now here I am.” Spike said looking over at Zanian.
“how do you know each other?” Zanian asked and I almost felt sorry for how confused he looks. Spike shook his head lightly and looked at Zanian. “you might want to have a seat.” Spike said and Zanian moved to sit down.
“how much of history do you know?” he asked Zanian
“not much, but I know enough. Why?” Zanian asked and looked at me.
“well you see, I lied to you.” Spike said and he really looked guilty.
“what do you mean, lied about what?” Zanian asked.
“I am not a mixed breed I am a Gargoyle. We have been sent here as a gift to the royal families of every species from the moon goddess. I was part of Julian’s family when they were still royalty. We were to keep the peace and warn them of any danger that is coming. One of our own started the war between vampires and wolves because he was power hungry and greedy. We all came with our own set of gifts that makes us special, for instance I can see the past, present and future. The one that started the war had the power of magic and manipulation. He used it for the wrong reasons and when the war was won we were hunted down, every last one of us. I made it out hid under water for years only coming up to eat and that is how Donovan found me and brought me here promising me safety. I just didn’t know I will be stepping into another war. So I lied and said I am a mixed breed.” As soon as Spike was done talking he just looked over at Zanian who has been very quiet this whole time.
Zanian finally looked up and said, “so you have been lying to me?” he said and got up from his chair walking over to the window.
“I had to. I don’t want to get involved in a war that is the reason I am the only one of my kind left Zanian. Just try and see it from my point of view.” Spike pleaded.
“well at least now I know, what else is there?” Zanian asked sarcastically. I could punch him for how he is acting and especially towards Spike who has done nothing but protect himself. “chrystal knew.” Spike said and that caused Zanian’s head to snap up.
“Chrystal knew?” Zanian asked making sure he heard right.
“she figured it out and I had to tell her.” Spike said.
Zanian POV
Standing in my office I feel like an outsider looking at Spike and Julian. Not only do they know each other they used to live together and get this Julian used to be royalty. I stood there not knowing what to say or do, but when he said Chrystal knew that got my attention.
“how did she figure it out Spike?” I asked and I know I’m sounding rude, but my own mate has been lying to me even after we tried figuring out what Spike might be.
“we spoke when Deliah was in the hospital giving birth and she asked me directly so I couldn’t lie.” Spike said and I did the calculations, we were still trying to figure Spike out until a few days ago.
I looked at Spike and before I could say something there was a knock on the door. “Come in.” I said not bothering to ask who it is.
Chrystal came in looking at Julian and Spike then at me. She walked over to me and tried to kiss me but I turned my head and gave her my cheek.
She looked at me for a second and turned to speak to Julian.
“Tracy said she left blood in your room for you.” Chrystal said and then looked at me again.
“who spat in your coffee?” she asked me.
“you knew what Spike is and didn’t tell me, but instead watching me going through every book trying to figure it out?” she formed an O with her mouth and C****d her head at me.
“Zanian he asked me not to say anything, so yes I knew and I didn’t tell you.”
Julian got up from his chair and excused himself and did Spike. He went back through his door closing it behind him.
“Zanian why are you actually mad at me?” Chrystal asked crossing her arms under her chest.
“you lied to me when I asked you do you know what he can be.” I said and went on, “what else are you hiding?” I asked her knowing I have just opened a can of worms. I could see her ears going red and they only do that when she is mad. “Zanian I can’t tell you every thought that pops into my head, and I cannot tell you everything I know all the time. I know we are mates so why can’t you trust me?” she asked me.
“this is not about trust Chrystal. You lied to me and now I can’t help but wonder what else you are lying about. So what is it?” I asked her walking closer until I was standing over her.
“Zanian don’t.” was all she said and turned around walking away from me. I grabbed her wrist and pulled her back.
“Zanian let go of me.” Chrystal said trying to free her wrist.
“not until you tell me what else you are hiding.” I said and watched her struggle.
“you really want to know? Fine.” She said and pulled her hand free.
“where do I even begin? I have been having dreams about woman waking up and I’m soaking. i wish I could be a Vampire just for the fun of it. I wonder what it would feel like to be a man for a day. I keep thinking about all the woman you had s*x with and what you thought about. Ohh and the latest one I’m attracted to Julian for some unknown reason. So there you go Zanian are you happy now?” she asked me and walked out of my office slamming the door behind her.
Chrystal POV
I am done with female training for the day and decided to spend some time with my girls and Deliah. I walked over to where she was sitting and fell down beside her. Hazel came crawling over to me and I watched in amazement on how fast they are growing. They are only five months old and they are already crawling. Hazel is the feisty one and a daddy’s girl whereas Isabella is quieter and she is more a mommy’s girl. She loves Zanian, but she loves me more.
“looks like you could use a hot bath and a nice massage.” Deliah said smirking at me. She is like the only one immune to Julian’s charms, like he doesn’t affect her one bit.
I was about to get us when I saw Tracy running over to us. She looks flushed and sweaty and she looks like she can use a hot bath.
“can you please tell Julian I put blood in his room for him, animal blood won’t keep him full.” Tracy asked and I nodded my head getting up from the ground. I want to go see Zanian too. I have been getting mixed emotions through the mate bond for a while now so I want to see if he is okay.
I made my way to his office and when I knocked he just said, “come in.” which is strange because usually he asks who it is or he opens the door. I walked in and saw Spike sitting with Julian and then I walked over to Zanian. I tried kissing him, but he just turned his head giving me his cheek. I turned and told Julian what Tracy told me and looked at Zanian.
I walked out of the office feeling angry and to make my point I slammed the door. I took a deep breath and when I looked up I saw a smiling Julian. He took a step closer to me and said, “too bad you have a mate.” I started at him in confusion and then I realized he must have heard what I said. ‘great now I have no secret and he knows. I looked at him and smiled.
“yah well I’ll take my chances.” I said knowing that Zanian can hear me.
His office door opened and a very mad looking Zanian came out or should I say Blaze.
When I looked at him his eyes are pitch black.
“you will never touch what is mine.” He said and walked closer to Julian. I tried pulling him back but he just shook my hand off.
I jumped in front of him now standing between him and Julian. “get out of the way Chrystal.” Blaze said and took another step.
“no.” I said and saw his eyes drop for a second before he got this murderous look on his face.
Julian stepped around me and stood in front of Zanian in a challenging stance.
I felt my eyes change and knew that roxy and Raven is on the surface.
I growled at the two of them, but the pitch was so low that they had to cover their ears.
When I thought they had enough I stopped growling and looked at them.
When Julian looked at me he gasped and I know it’s because of my eyes. I looked at Zanian and he is back to normal now.
“when I keep something from you it is for good reason, so now that you know if you touch so much as a hair on Julian’s body you will find yours broken in more than one way.” I said to Zanian and all he did was lower his head exposing his neck.
“I think you should go outside and get some air.” I told Julian and followed behind him.
When I got outside my body was shaking with anger and Roxy was fighting to come out.
I gave up and gave in to the shift, shifting into Roxy.
Everyone stopped what they were doing and stared at me.
Julian POV
I know it was wrong to stand and listen, but I couldn’t help it I was curious to know who’ll win. Chrystal doesn’t look like the pushover kind of girl.
When I heard what she said to him I was silently laughing, at first I thought it was just to hurt him, but when she came out and looked at me I knew it wasn’t just to hurt him, she really is attracted to me and it’s a mutual feeling.
When Zanian came out he came straight for me, I was ready knowing I can take him but I wouldn’t hurt Chrystal that way or anyone else.
Chrystal jumped in front of me trying to calm him, but he wanted nothing of it so I stepped around her and up to him knowing I might be playing with fire.
I was just about to say something when my ears started to hurt.
I covered them and saw Zanian doing the same. ‘what the hell is this?’ I asked myself trying not to hunch over in pain.
When it finally stopped I looked up at Chrystal and gasped at the colour of her eyes. They were a mixture of blue and green with a deep purple lining. When she spoke I felt like submitting to her. When I saw Zanian submit I smirked and thought that he as a future king is submitting to his mate more than half his size.
When she looked at me my smile died. I could see her hands trembling and knew she will either shift or she will rip one of us apart, but instead she told me to go outside and she followed me.
When we got outside she lost her cool, her body began shaking and I could see her eyes changing from blue to green to purple. I was about to step up to her to ask If she is okay when I heard the tearing of fabric and all I could do was stand and stare in amazement.
I have seen foxes before but never in this colour or this height. They are usually brown or white and brown, I have never in my life seen a midnight purple fox standing as tall as a normal alpha wolf.
I was still staring in amazement and then she just vanished and I mean she vanished. She was nowhere to be seen and now I feel like an idiot.