The Sleeping Beauty

Draven reached the periphery of the forest. He made his way into the deep dense forest. Behind him, his other four bodyguards, Robert, and handcuffed Jacob.

When he reached there he saw some investigators, his left-hand man Alex and his (Draven's) father with his first eldest brother Gennady.

"Father, Big brother, "Draven said when saluting them both with respect.

His eldest brother was many years older than him so he respect his brother just like his father.

Draven's brother Gennady had a handsome face. He closely resembled his father. Gennady with his wife named Aelia had 4 sons and one daughter. Aelia his mate is a normal human whose father is a famous businessman in Elbonia. Gennady himself is a Forensic doctor whereas his wife is a Fashion Designer famous all over Elbonia.

"Your highness ".....Alex and some other investigators saluted Draven.

He nodded toward them and made his way toward his father.

"You are here," Zender said while his whole attention was on the unrecognizable body.

'Yes', Draven replied"What's the result," he asked.

"The murderer must have used Some type of potion. It's been so many years but the body is still preserved enough to recognize who the victim is. It must be Because of that potion the wild animals here didn't catch any whiff of blood". Zender replied matter of fact.

"What about the Dagger"..... Draven asked.

"Looks like someone wants to distract the motive of murder" saying this Zender chuckled lightly but the coldness in his couldn't be concealed. He won't let the person easily go who dared to conspire against his family.

"Dad, you don't need to do any hard work for finding the perpetrator. Here is the key to the case".He said while pointing towards Jacob whose whole body was stiff ever since he saw the body.

The attention of investigators and Zender along with Gennady turned towards Jacob.

Jacob also noticed all attention towards him. He tried to act natural but his eyes and his trembling body betrayed him.

Gennady slowly made his way toward Jacob. As he signaled Robert to unlock his handcuffs. He was about to ask some questions to Jacob who was massaging his freed wrists when they all heard the sound of a gunshot from an unknown direction.

They were shocked except for Jacob who look so scared that his face turned pale.

Without giving it any second thought he run towards the passage. His anxiety was at its peak.

Robert was about to stop him but Draven's signal made him stop in his tracks.

Draven just remembered this passage. Alex told him that Anthony had escaped through this passage. Earlier, his mind was too busy about thinking the dead body that he almost forgot about this matter.

When Jacob saw the entrance was already opened. His hand froze in midair. His gut feeling told him something was very wrong. He immediately runs inside. Except for a few investigators, others followed him behind.

The smell of blood penetrated throughout the whole passage. Jacob pale face turned paler when he spotted his grandfather's blood-covered body at the end of the passage. They saw a whole chunk of his neck was bitten by some unknown creature.

They all were shocked by seeing the severity of the injury but what puzzled them most was having someone present in such a remote place.

"Grandpa".... Jacob nervously took Joseph's feeble body in his lap. Tears streamed out of his eyes which brightly lit when he noticed that he was still breathing."Save him, please. I will tell you about the murder. But please save him".... he started crying like a child.

"It's.... u...se...le...ss"....Joseph's weak voice sounded."Sa...v....e La...v..e..n..d..e..r. H..e... W..i...ll ki...ll h..e..r. After saying these few broken words he lost his breath.

"Grandpa, what happened to sister? Who will kill her? Grandpa... Grandpa "? Jacob asked and screamed at his already dead Grandpa.

Behind him, all were getting more and more puzzled. Everything happening here was like a mystery to them. First, they found 17 years old dead body and they found the existence someone living in this deep dense forest who was seriously injured. These bizarre incidents were quite a mystery to them but still, it wasn't the time to solve it.

As they were busy thinking suddenly a second gunshot voice sounded. Which made listless Jacob realized that there was still his little sister and grandma were in danger he immediately run into his home.

After crossing some dense trees, and a large lake they all finally reached the path which lead to the cottage.

From the outside view of the cottage, they could feel the presence of a warm family but the strong smell of blood brought them back to reality.

The smell of the blood was a lot stronger than before. As they walked forward they found bitten to death half dead animals. Even the flowers in the gardens were dyed Red due to the massacre. The scene was quite tragic.

Draven along with his father and brother was leisurely walking behind shocked and pale Jacob. Three of them walked as if they were in some kind of fun place. But deep inside Draven his lycan Hendrix was getting more and more restless.

The smell of blood was so strong it covered the scent of Draven's mate bond. But it doesn't prevent Hendrix from getting restless. The soul connection between them made Hendrix aware of his long-awaited mate nearby who was in danger.

Draven also felt Hendrix's restlessness he was about to ask when Suddenly they all heard a beastly growl which was filled with happiness.

They all hastily made their way inside the cottage where they saw half ripped body of an old woman. Before Jacob and others could understand what exactly happened. Draven at an inhumane speed run towards the lavender's room.

The moment he entered the cottage he caught the whiff of his mate's scent. Without giving it any second thought he ran to the upstairs room.

The scene in the room made his blood boil when he saw none other than Dr. Anthony sniffing his mate's body again and again while howling happily. His long sharp fangs were about to penetrate lavender's neck. When Draven turned into his lycan form and plunged into him. Anthony immediately sensed danger and tried to dodge his attack but the effect of the medicine was still on him which made him slow in his action and he was thrown outside by Hendrix.

Anthony tried to run but Zender and Gennady already caught him. With the available source inside the cottage, they bind him thoroughly. Even sealed his mouth. Zender hit him hard which made him faint in an instant.

Draven signaled Robert and Alex to guard him and he made his way toward his mate completely ignoring the grief-strike Jacob who was still looking at his grandma's half-torn body.

Earlier, it was because of Anthony's presence that he completely ignored his sleeping mate. At that time the rage of only thought of his mate being touched by other man clouded his mind that he forgot his mate's presence there.

But now seeing his beautiful mate he couldn't utter a word. There was so much blood outside and inside but she was still clean and pure without any ounce of blood on her.

She looked so pure, so innocent it made him afraid what if he taint her? His heart was beating very fast. It was like his heart will come out of his chest. His beatings were so loud that he could hear them.

He slowly made his way toward her. His breathing stopped for a moment. He was completely smitten by her innocent and beautiful face. He was walking so slowly as the slightest noise from him would wake her up. He falls in love with his mate at first sight.

Eyes full of obsession and possessiveness he looked at his beautiful mate. She was ethereal.

Hendrix was ecstatic. He couldn't believe they found their mate. It all looked unreal and almost like the dream he had in the morning.

Sleeping in a white princess dress, with vases full of lavender flowers, along with lots of plushies around her. She looked like an adorable Sleeping beauty.

Draven hugged her small body in his large stature. Tears of happiness, fear, and regret came out of his eyes. Happy to find his mate, Fear about what would have happened if he came a second late. What if that beast also had torn his mate like that old woman? There were so many ifs in his mind that first time in his life he was so scared.

Draven Sullivan for the first time ever in his life felt the feeling of fear.

After fifteen or so minutes he suddenly realized that during all this massacre happened even though there was the sound of a gunshot, or when he loudly growled but his mate was still sleeping so peacefully.

As the realization hit him, he immediately tried to wake her up but still, there was no sign of her waking up. He knew something was wrong with her. He immediately hugged her in princess style and made his way downstairs where his brother his father sitting on the sofa and investigators were busy investigating the scene while constantly taking pictures.

When he came downstairs all their attention turned towards him. He growled at the investigators who were gawking at his mate.

"Where are you taking my sister".....Jacob's hoarse voice sounded as he stand in front of Draven.

Draven's whole body filled with a sense of relief knowing she was his sister.

"You hide her well"

Draven said instead of answering him.

Jacob glared at him in anger.

"Your mate".... Zender's voice sounded amid their argument.

"Yes, father ".......he answered respectfully.

"She is very special"...Zender said while looking at his son who was looking at his mate in obsession.

Draven also felt that something about his mate was special. The powerful aura around her did not affect him maybe because they were mates. But Zender and others could feel it.

"She is precious ".....Gennady's voice sounded.

'Mmm' was the only answer Draven could because he didn't want to remove his eyes even for a second from her.

Jacob was Fuming with anger as he saw father and sons discussing his sister.

"She will hate you. Even if you are her mate".... Jacob said while tried control his anger.

Draven eyes turned bloodshot after hearing this

"What did you just say"? Draven's cold voice sounded sending chills down the spine of the present there.

Jacob's whole body was sweating and trembling in fear. But he still looked towards him and said," You indirectly are the main reason for what happened here today. It all happened because of you".

But deep inside Jacob knew that even if she knew the reason she will never hate Draven. She was so kind and naive that anybody can easily take advantage of her kindness. But he just wanted Draven to feel guilty and leave his sister and him alone. So that he could secretly leave this place and country forever. Live a peaceful life like before away from here hidden from the world.

"Nobody can separate us from each other. Even if it is King of hell. No one. Did you hear that" Draven said while looking at Jacob as he could read all his thoughts?

Jacob's body stiffened in disbelief. But he still glared at Draven.

Draven's authority was very high than Jacob's. If anyone else at his place have disrespected him he would have already sent that person to hell. But this person was his mate's brother. She had already lost her grandparents he didn't want her to more sad if her brother is also dead.

"Because you are her brother, I forgive you for disrespecting me this time. But next time I will not think a second before ripping your neck from your body. I want Absolute respect " Drevan's commanding voice sounded throughout the cottage. Without giving any chance to react to Jacob he turned towards Robert.

"Robert, except for clothes, pack everything which my princess needs and I want this cottage clean from inside and outside. Even a drop of blood shouldn't be left. after a pause, he added ''And also prepare for the funeral".

"Yes, your highness "answered Robert.

"Dad. I m taking her to hospital. I think something is wrong with her. There was so much noise outside but she is still sleeping so deeply" he said as worry laced in his hoarse voice.

"What happened to her? She was right last time I saw her". Jacob immediately said with a frown on his face while looking at his sister who was deep in slumber.

"Let me check," Gennady said.

Draven nodded and put her on the sofa.

"There is nothing wrong with her body. But still, you should take her hospital for a thorough checkup" Gennady said putting her frail white wrists down.

"You take her to hospital. Gennady and I are here to solve this mess" Zender said while patting his son's shoulder.

Draven again hugged her. With a slight nod towards father, he made his way outside.

"You should take Mr. Rabbit with her. It will help her calm down if she wakes up'' Jacob's voice sounded behind him.

Draven stopped in his tracks and signaled Alex to take her plushie along with them.

In between red dyed surrounded a big handsome man with a sleeping beautiful princess in his embrace was walking. The chirping birds and rustling sound of the wind made this serenity-filled scene more peaceful.