VAMPIRE’s QUEEN

Pathetic Human

After finishing my last class of the night, I didn't waste a second. I ran straight for the forest, the sky beginning to lighten as the sun threatened to rise. I needed to get out of here before the sunlight hit.

The dark world was the only place where I truly felt at ease, away from the prying eyes of humans and the constant need to hide what I was.

I found a quiet spot in the forest and closed my eyes, blocking out everything around me. I took a deep breath, focusing on the incantation that would take me home. My mind had to be clear for the teleportation spell to work, so I pushed aside all the distractions, the noise, the faint light of dawn, even the nagging thoughts of that girl.

With a low, guttural whisper, I invoked the spell, feeling the familiar pull of magic wrap around me.

A sharp gust of wind whipped around me, and in an instant, the world shifted. I landed in the dark world, the air colder and thicker than the human realm. The shadows stretched out, welcoming me as I made my way to the Van Zandt Estate, my family's castle, and my home. I moved swiftly through the front gates, ignoring the familiar sight of the estate's grand architecture and the dark, twisted trees that surrounded it. I didn't stop until I reached the main entrance. As I walked inside, the house's slaves quickly bowed down, and their heads lowered in respect.

I didn't bother acknowledging them. They were just there to serve, to do my bidding. I headed straight to my room, shutting the heavy door behind me. I needed a break from everything. I stripped off my clothes and stepped into the shower, letting the cold water wash over me. It was the one thing that could calm my restless mind, even if only for a moment. The water cascaded down my back, but no matter how hard I tried to relax, I couldn't stop thinking about her, the human girl from earlier.

The one who had stirred something inside me that I didn't want to admit. After finishing my shower, I wrapped a towel around my waist and walked back into my room. I threw myself onto the bed, hoping that sleep would come quickly and shut out my thoughts. But the moment I closed my eyes, her face appeared.

Her scent, her voice, everything about her was stuck in my head, like some sort of curse. "How can she be my mate?" I muttered angrily to myself, running a hand through my damp hair.

"She's a human. Just a pathetic human." Humans were supposed to be nothing more than food for us, a means to survive. They were weak, fragile, and disposable. How could one of them be destined for me? The thought made my blood boil. A fated mate.....a human fated mate, no less. It was absurd.

"Maybe Liam and Sebastian were wrong," I told myself, trying to shake off the unsettling feeling.

"Maybe she's not my mate. There's no way I'm bound to a human. That's not possible.”

I couldn't rule this world, the dark world, with a human by my side. It was ridiculous. It went against everything I was taught, everything I believed in. A vampire prince doesn't fall for a human. I clenched my fists, trying to block out the thought. It didn't make sense. She couldn't be my mate.

“She's not my mate," I said firmly, convincing myself more than anyone else.

“I won't let some stupid human ruin everything." I tried to push her from my mind, telling myself it was just a mistake, a mix-up. It had to be. She was just a human, nothing more. But no matter how hard I tried to fight it, the thought kept creeping back in, nagging at me. I rolled onto my side, pulling the blankets over me as I closed my eyes again.

I needed to sleep, to forget. I wouldn't let this get to me. I wouldn't let some humans turn my world upside down. She was nothing to me, and that's how it would stay. With those final thoughts, I forced myself to drift off, determined to leave her and everything she represented behind in the darkness.

NEXT DAY

I woke up feeling restless and irritated, the thoughts of that human girl still haunting my mind.

I tried to push them away as I dragged myself out of bed and headed straight to the bathroom to start my day.

The cold shower was supposed to clear my head, but even after an hour under the water, I couldn't shake off the lingering frustration. After drying off, I stepped out of the bathroom, only to find Jennifer standing in my room, her eyes lighting up as soon as she saw me. I let out an annoyed sigh. She was always around, always wanting something.

"Jennifer, what are you doing here?" I asked, rubbing the towel through my hair.

“My prince, I came to see you. You didn't come to my chamber last night," she said, pouting slightly as she stepped closer. I mentally rolled my eyes.

Chamber, Who even calls it that anymore? It's the 21st century, and yet so many of our kind are stuck in the past, refusing to evolve. When I take the throne, things will be different. I'll make sure of it. Jennifer took another step closer, her hands trailing up my chest as she tried to seduce me, leaning in with a coy smile.

“I missed you, Xavier," she whispered, her lips dangerously close to mine. I could feel my patience thinning. Jennifer was attractive, sure, but her lack of intelligence and her constant neediness made her more of a nuisance than anything else.

She was always throwing herself at me, so desperate for attention.

My mind flashed to that human girl, the way she stood up to me, fearless and bold. She was educated and confident, the exact opposite of Jennifer. Everything about her was intriguing, and that was exactly the problem. Why the hell was I thinking about her? Jennifer pressed herself against me, and I clenched my jaw, trying to focus on the moment. I needed to get that human girl out of my mind. Jennifer was here, willing and eager, a perfect distraction. Without another thought, I grabbed Jennifer by the waist and pushed her against the wall, crushing my lips against hers. I kissed her hard, letting my vampire side take over, my heartbeat quickening as I tried to lose myself in the moment. But even as I kissed her, my thoughts kept drifting back to the human girl. It was her face I was seeing, her lips I imagined against mine. My grip on Jennifer tightened as I tried to drown out the conflicting thoughts, but the more I kissed her, the stronger the image of the human girl became.

Jennifer moaned softly, and the sound jolted me back to reality. It wasn't the human girl. It was Jennifer. I pulled back, my chest heaving as I stared at her, my irritation flaring up again. I pushed Jennifer away, hard enough that she stumbled back, her eyes wide with shock.

"Get the hell out of my room!" I snapped, my voice echoing in the quiet space. Jennifer looked at me, her eyes filling with confusion and hurt.

"What have I done, my prince?" she asked, her voice trembling.

“Just get out!" I yelled, my temper boiling over as I pointed toward the door. I didn't want her here. I didn't want anyone here. Not her, not anyone. I needed space to think, to clear my mind. Jennifer hesitated for a moment before finally turning and rushing out of the room, the door slamming shut behind her. I ran a hand through my hair, letting out a frustrated growl.

This wasn't supposed to be happening. I was supposed to be in control, but that damn human girl was driving me insane. I stormed out of the room, needing to get away, needing to put distance between myself and the mess of thoughts swirling in my head. I couldn't let her affect me like this.

She was nothing....a human, a blood source. That's all she was, and that's all she'd ever be. I just had to keep telling myself that.

The day passed quickly, filled with the usual duties of being a prince. By the time evening rolled around, and it was time to head to college. I met up with my friends near the entrance, ready to let off some steam.

“Let's go and feed before class," I said, feeling the familiar hunger stirring within me. We split up, each of us heading in different directions in search of an easy target. My friends went off to their usual spots, but i go toward the east wing hall, the same place where I'd found my target last time.

As I walked down the empty hallway, my vampire senses suddenly flared. The scent hit me first. familiar, intoxicating. I looked down the corridor, and there she was, standing on the other side, focused on her phone. Ugh, not again. I took a deep breath, willing my vampire side to calm down as I walked toward her, trying to appear casual.

She looked up, and the moment our eyes met, her expression shifted from confusion to outright anger.

“You again?" she spat, her voice sharp and filled with fury. She crossed her arms, glaring at me like she could set me on fire with just a look.

Despite the situation, I couldn't help but notice how stunning she looked when she was mad, the way her eyes sparked with defiance. It was maddening and... strangely arousing.

“What are you doing here?" she demanded, still glaring at me.

“Are you following me or something?" I let out a short, amused laugh, trying to keep my cool.

"Relax, sweetheart. I don't have time to follow around with little scholarship students," I replied, my tone dripping with arrogance. She scoffed, not backing down.

“Then why are you here? Shouldn't you be in some fancy class or whatever? But wait, you know what? You aren't f*****g allowed here. Get the f**k out of here," she yelled, her voice echoing in the empty hallway.

A smirk tugged at my lips. She was amusing, her bravery, her fire. Most people would have cowered by now, but not her. If anyone else had spoken to me like that, they wouldn't be standing anymore.

But there she was, bold and unafraid, challenging me like I was just any other guy. Little does she know who she's dealing with.

“I go where I want," I said, stepping closer, my voice calm but firm.

“I don't need to answer to you." She rolled her eyes, exasperated.

“Unbelievable," she muttered, turning her attention back to her phone like she was done with me. I watched her for a moment, my mind racing. There was a part of me that wanted to push further, to get under her skin, to see how far I could go before she broke.

But another part of me, the more rational side, knew I had to pull back. She wasn't just any human. She was maybe my mate, something I couldn't quite figure out yet. Without another word, I turned and walked away, heading back to my wing without feeding.