Chapter 6

Sonora's POV:

After my shower, I went and got dressed for the introduction dinner

I put my locs in a bun and let two strands down my face

I didn't do my makeup for the sole reason I don't know how to

so I added some mascara to my lashes some red gloss and finally a pair of earrings

my dress was a White thin strapped backless which hugged my figure perfectly and it had a slit at the front I paired that with a sliver strappy heels

after one last look in the mirror, I walked out the door closing it behind

I walked into the main hall where I saw Sage, Viva, and Amira standing

Sage was wearing a red mini-dress that tightly framed her body and black heels

Viva wore a black long dress her hair was curled and bounced with every movement

and Amira wore a similar dress to mine but she had sleeves and the color was pink and her hair was down showing the long beautiful length

I walked up to them and waited for someone to guide us

"you guys look so beautiful," I said with a smile

they all uttered thank you and threw back some compliments back at me

we just stood there talking and giggling among ourselves

"I hadn't forgotten about the whole marriage situation" Sage whispered to me

"I'll explain later" I replied not wanting to think about my 'finance' anymore

"ladies" a voice called out and it was a young man in a tuxedo

"Follow me please," he said holding our hands out

we followed him into this royal beauty

the hall stretches out before you in all its magnificence, with high vaulted ceilings adorned with intricate frescoes and luxurious chandeliers hanging from above, casting a warm and inviting glow across the room.

the tables are lined with exquisite, embroidered tablecloths, and each place setting is arranged with precision, featuring elegant, gold-rimmed china and sparkling crystal glassware fit for royalty.

At the head of the table, an intricately carved throne-like chair awaits the reigning monarch, adorned with precious gemstones and soft velvet cushions.

An orchestra plays classical melodies, their music fills the air, and the soft tunes create an enchanting atmosphere that complements the grandeur of the hall.

the hall was filled with a mixture of soft sounds and chatter

the young man showed us our seats and we sat down awaiting the arrival of the King

I glanced around and saw Amira looking agitated

"Are you, okay?" I asked feeling concerned

"I'm okay but do you smell," she asked

I sniffed around to smell nothing "Smell what" I chuckled

"it's the scent I can't explain but it's-" she was cut off when the orchestra stopped playing and someone emerged from the shadows

it was him

the vampire King

I glanced back at Amira to see that she was staring at him and I looked back at the King to see he was staring at her

then it clicked

he was her beloved

she had this lovestruck look in her eyes she was so enchanted with him

I was so happy for her but also disappointed for I will never get to experience looking into the eyes of my beloved and feeling something special

"I am King Zyair your Vampire King and Tonight we welcome Storus Cove to the Miserth Coven," a deep powerful voice said and there was applause and cheers all round

he made his introduction small and we were served food afterward

there were several choices of meals to choose from from Prime cuts of meat, such as beef, lamb, and game birds like pheasant or quail to seafood dishes like lobster, crab, or roasted fish.

after 45 minutes everyone had finished eating and was chatting away or dancing

Mira had run off to meet her beloved

Sage and Viva were slow dancing with some warriors

and Tarian and River were flirting with some girls typical of them

I decided to sit by myself and drink some champagne which I took from a waiter passing by

"hey," a voice said from beside me and I immediately rolled my eyes

"what do you want?" Rhian I thought that broken nose would make you avoid me

"Look," he said with a sigh

"I know I haven't made the best of impressions on you and I know that you hate me but I just want you to know I don't what this either"

when he said that I instantly turned to face him

"then why are you forcing this, call it off," I said hopefully

"I can't," he said with a second sigh

"why not?" I asked feeling frustrated

"I can't tell you anything he will find me" he whispered

"Who?"

"Rhian what are you talking about"

"he doesn't want you to find your beloved that's why he sent me, listen to me carefully Sonora trust no one not even your closest friends, never let your guard down and most importantly you have to find him you need to find him" he finished and ran off leaving me confused

"wait-" I called after him but suddenly there was a sharp pain across my chest

the pain increasing with every breath I took

I got up and hurriedly walked to the nearest restroom falling onto my knees as the pain knocked me off my feet

I stood up shakily and dropped the straps of my dress to reveal that the black scar that had appeared was now spreading I looked into the mirror to see my eyes had turned pitch black and black veins growing under my eyes

the black veins were spreading onto my whole face and then to my whole body I looked at my arms to see a series of these veins

I looked back into the mirror and the same black figure appeared but this time I didn't turn around I just watched in fear as it raised its hands and snapped my neck

my body went limp and I fell to the bathroom floor my eyes losing focus

then losing vision.