Chapter 11 The pale one's fantasy

Redpearl's first instinct was to run off for dear life....she really wanted to run but she couldn't bring herself. This was the second time she was seeing a werewolf and this time, it was close up. The beast was as huge as a horse and it's brown eyes were glued on her. She knew if she ran, she'd trigger the beasts natural instincts to hunt and she didn't want to be hunted down.

It wouldn't have been a problem to approach the beast but it's dark fur and enormous mane made it look really scary and fierce.

Collin looked at his mate and couldn't help the grin. She was heavenly! Her green eyes bore into his and he was glad she wasn't afraid of him...or so he thought since, he was to occupied admiring her to notice she was actually slightly temebling. Catching her disoriented self, he realised she was actually scared. He wasn't some unreasonable fool since he could sense she was human. She must be afraid of his wolf form!.

He wanted to shift immediately and comfort her but realising he'd be standing stark naked before her, he thought twice on that and chose to give her space. He'd come for her later...now he knew how she looked like and more, the distinct scent on her...he was sure he'd never fail to trace her.

His wolf was against the idea. "She'd scream if we shifted before her eyes with no clothes on!" he snapped and the wolf grumbled feeling bad. He so wanted to snuggle his mate and lick her face and take her on a ride!

Redpearl looked at the wolf as it stepped back and away from her. Was it preparing to launch at her? Despite that stupid thought, she felt that the beast wouldn't attack her, there was a crazy pull to herself that she felt bad when the beast stepped back from her then ran off to the woods disappearing. Not forgetting to do a really silly jump that had Redpearl smiling. Before the beast disappeared completely from her sight, it turned to her and offered her a smile? Then howled up to the moon and then it was gone!

Redpearl felt her heart palpitaiting with different emotions at the moment, she was scared, a natural reaction towards a predator, excited, because her first encounter with a real werewolf wasn't bad as the beast hadn't attacked her, then sad, that he had gone off and that she hadn't gottent he chance to pet him! How sad!

She went into the stable and found her horse which had visibly calmed down. "You were scared weren't you?" she spoke as she pet it. The horse whined. ' I thought he'd eat me!'....

⊙﹏⊙ Was the look the horse had and Redpearl couldn't help burst out laughing. You are so silly! Atleast you have some meat on you! Unlike me, he'd chew me in one big bite!" she joked and the horse humped in displeasure. "Ok okay, I'm sorry!" Redpearl apologised to the horse which snuggled in her palm approving of her apology.

While there, Rosewood came over to the stables and found Redpearl. He sighed and found himself falling on his knees with relief. He was afraid something had happened to her while he wasn't watching.

Is everything okay, Rosewood?" she asked her knight with concern.

"I'm fine your Highness." Rosewood said standing up and hiding his embarrassed face from Redpearl. She didn't pry anymore and they got onto their horses and soon enough, they were trotting in the direction of the small lake they had been to the previous day.

However, Rosewood kept feeling eriee as he'd snap and look back and around their surroundings. He felt they were being watched and worst followed, he didn't want to alarm the princess hjence his hand was in his sword, ready to draw it anytime anything dared to cross them.

"Have you ever been face to Face with a werewolf before?" Redpearl begun talking not liking the silence.

"Ah! I have met some before but it was when they were humans." Rosewood spoke caught off guard by the question. He turned his attention to the princess but his ears were strained to catch any movements around them.

"I came face to face with one today, in his wolf form!" Redpearl declared boastfully and Rosewood's eyes widened In suprise.

"Really? Her Highness is really brave!" Rosewood praised sincerely. He for one wouldn't go about without the thought of drawing his sword out for protection.

"I was scared witless that I felt my soul would leave my body but the wolf didn't attack. He just stood there and looked back at me! He was all majestic and looked ferocious! I was greatly intimidated!" Redpearl had her hand over her chest. Just recalling the incident had her heart palpitate.

"He was enthralled by her highness's beauty!" Rosewood spoke but realising he had spoken out of place, he hurried to apologize.

Redpearl could only laugh at his embarrassed face but her good mood didn't last as they were attacked. It happened so fast that she only heard the clashing of swords, then blood! Her horse neighed and stood on its hind legs throwing her off to the ground, she must hBe broken a born or two. Rosewood fought with all his might but he was aganist something that was faster and stronger than him. The next and last thing that Redpearl saw were long fangs sinking into Rosewood's neck and his eyes looking her way in horror yet still brave enough to yell to her to run!

She felt that she couldn't even bring herself to scream! Her voice had been lost!

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Waking up to an unfamiliar environment, Redpearl paled and going to free herself from the seat the she had been bound to. She caugh the figure of the person that had kidnapped her and saw a pale figure. A vampire? Her blood went cold. She hoped she didn't have a single scratch on herself that would draw the vampire to want to bite her. That aside, why did he kidnap her? Was Rosewood still alive? Had this Vampire killed him?

The vampire walked over to where Redpearl was bound seeing that she had woken up, his cold fingers brushed past Redpearl's skin giving her goosebumps. He felt so proud having got such a reaction from her. With a smile, he walked closer to where she stood bringing his cold palms to cup her flushed cheeks in them.

Contrary from his fantasy, Redpearl paled at the contact and her eyes were soon falling out of their sockets...the horror she had witnessed some hours back was still vivid in her memory. The blood! The fangs! The red eyes!

Tears started to fall from her frightened eyes, she found herself unable to move from his grasp despite it having been gentle.

I'll look after you well!" he declared. All I request of you is to permit me to do so. I really like you Redpearl! I'll protect you throughout my life and everything of mime will be dedicated to you alone!

At this point, Redpearl was hyperventilating, the vampire's eyes were blood red and his fangs had grown. He was bringing his face close to her slowly as if seeking her permission and yet with no intention of putting a stop to the want to claim her even if she changed her mind and refused.

Redpearl had her eyes snap around the room where she had been kidnapped to. Up until this point, her voice had not returned despite having wanted to scream her lungs out for help!

She wasn't familiar with many of the people around and she wasn't sure of who would help her!

Was her life going to end like this? The vampires were known for having a crazy like for human blood. What if he drunk her dry! Fear continued to grip her insides and her whole body trembled.

Someone! Please help!' she trid to utter those words but they were locked in the silence of her mind. She looked back at the vampire that had held her captive and realised she couldn't see his face anymore. The sharp fangs grazed her neck softly and this had Redpearl's senses return. She put on a fight as she struggled to get out this grip.

She wasn't going down without a fight! Be it at death's door!

The vampire's frenzy was broken and he looked at the human in his arms with displeasure playing in his red eyes. Still won't give up human?!" He asked with a mirth smirk playing on his lips to display his long and sharp canines.

I've never had a human princess for a meal before....you are so un-noble like!" he sneered. Losening his grip around her neck, he walked away from her and her state made him laugh with content. She looked like a soaked baby dear before a predator. Scared, Helpless, innocent looking, lost, yet filled with hope for mama to come to the rescue! The sight was so entertaining!

You know..... I was told to do anything I want with you, but with that look you are giving me, I plan on keeping you!

Redpearl was silently pleading for the vampire to let her go! She hadn't done anything to anger him or cross him! Why was she here of all places.

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Walking around in the palace, Brandon was minding his business when he caught two distressed humans running about the place worry and fear etched on their faces. He didn't want to mind their business but he caught a distinctive sweet scent on the two women that made his wolf stir awake and perk it's ears with its snout high up in the sky. "Who has that scent?" He asked Brandon.

With a shrug, Brandon found himself drawn to the two women. On close inspection he noted that they were maids of one of the human princesses probably...coming closer to them, the scent grew more prominent but it wasn't theirs. The scent was literally making his wolf drool in anticipation.

Colliding into someone, Belinda was fast to apoloagise with a deep bow. She was in this state close to tears as they couldn't find their princes anywhere in the castle. Her cheeks were red from the constant slaps she received from the rude people she had taken the initiative to ask kindly.

What's wrong?" Brandon asked with a frown seeing that the human was hurt. He hated when someone bullied the weak.

I'm really sorry your Highness! I didn't see you. I humbly apologize.!" Belinda continuously bowed in apology as tears slipped her eyes. Risella came over and took Belinda away at a distance from the Royal prince.

What's the matter? Why are you crying?" He asked wih concern not for them.. honestly but he somehow had a bad feeling.

Belinda was afraid to say a word since the only help they had, Emmy was still unconscious after he was attacked and beaten when he tried to protect Redpearl.

Your Highness! Our lady is missing and her guard is also badly injured. We have tried to look for her an inquire if anyone saw her but no one is willing to help! Is it possible.....I apologise for over stepping the line but could his Highness help! Please!" Risella was bold enough to speak while Belinda looked at her in horror. That was disrespectful to ask some one royal heritage to do a task despite what!

Hearing this, Brandon felt his wolf stretch. Do you have anything that belongs to her. I'll help look for her." He said.

Risella was fast to offer Redpearl's scarf to the prince. With one sniff, Brandon's wolf howled after the distinctive scent was more prominent. MATE!!!!! His wolf howled and his eyes almost fell out of their sockets.

Mate is in trouble!!" His wolf grew agitated and was clawing to get out and go look for his mate. Without further ado, Brandon merged with his wolf ripping his clothes in the process as he shifted then sprinted off.

Behind him, he left two horrified human maids who not long after collapsed as their legs gave away! What was that!? Yes they knew him as one of the wolf Prince's but they had never seen a fully shifted wolf in their lives and this experience left them half dead and half sane!

Kalaron who had also been looking for Redpearl had overhead that information and without a second thought, he mobilised his soldiers to go and look for Redpearl. All this was done silently to avoid attracting alot of attention.