Whoever attempts to reverse our creed shall be punished.

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"M. . . my lord?" The black haired boy that was snuggling Raziel's slim waist stirred as soon as he felt Aude's presence. He attempted to get up in a hurry, exposing his bare chest as the blanket slips off. Raziel chuckled at the drowsy teen telling him to sleep more while wrapping him with a blanket.

Aude's eyebrow twitched the moment he got a clear look at the teen's chest. 'Oh. Seems like an eventful night.' As much as Aude wants to avoid sneaking a glimpse, he saw the black haired boy let out a satisfied smile as he snuggle into Raziel's chest. 'Right, a very intimate night.' 

"Hush now Rhydian I'm not done with you," he teased. Aude rolled his eyes mentally as he decided to reach out his hand snapping them out of their little world.

"Yes, come here Aude." Raziel reached his free hand while the other holds 'Rhydian'.

Aude concentrated on the sensation that he felt while touring to the end of Raziel's force field around the academy. As the imagery flashed in Raziel's mind, his grip on Rhydian's waist tighten. A sudden chill filled the room. The two teens glanced at each other, aware of their coven lord's seething anger.

The little witch who has the ability to feel 'energies' felt a harsh erratic vibe from his friend. Rhydian on the other hand, has heightened senses as a vampire, he could feel Raziel's blood lust. It feels like he'll explode with wrath.

"That failure of a king." Raziel gritted his teeth by the end. He gently let go of Aude's wrist as he pulls Rhydian to his side.

Another person's warmth calms him. After spending years with the lack of company, Raziel unconsciously formed this habit. Rhydian warily glanced at his lord, wanting to help soothe him, he placed his hand on top of Raziel's.

"To be the so-called king Noxgimenos, a country which consists almost 60% of witches back in the days. Yet he fears the power of his people. To think he'll resort to this. To think he stoop down to the point of shackling them?!" Raziel tightened his grip on Rhydian's waist while the threatening aura that he is emitting brought goose bumps to the two lads. Not knowing how to react Aude blinked as he stares at Rhydian as if questioning the the raven haired teen. 

Raziel exhaled, trying to calm down. "Inform Kalhil regarding this matter Aude. My apologies as I need to have a moment with Rhydian."

Aude got the gist, his mouth forming an 'o', glancing at the both of them. 'Is this really the time to do the nasty?' He shrugged off the complicated feeling, turning his back on them to give them the privacy they need. 

'Sure, I'll just repeat what you said. I just hope Sir Kalhil knows what the hell that meant.'

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"Rhydian explain." Raziel, as soon as Aude closed the door, lifted Rhydian's wrist to feast upon his sweet blood trying to quell his anger.

The child of night gasp as the heat from the bite brought shivers to his entire being. "Yes, my lord. Ever since I was converted into a vampire, the country of Noxgimenos where magic is banned already existed. I've only been a vampire for 55 years, my lord. I spent 5 years in the kingdom rarely visiting the villages as I was tasked to guard the limiter. But it is placed at the inner part of the castle and the security is tight." Rhydian tried his best to explain despite feeling weak from the loss of blood.

"I see," Raziel mumbled against Rhydian's skin. 'Despite having this blood pact, I still do not trust this child.' Raziel smirked while eyeing the child squirming.

"My dear Rhydian, allow me to see this limiter for myself." Raziel whispered against the child's lips making him gulp. "A. . .anything you need my lord."

"It's easy, just relax your mind while I explore."

"R. . .read my mind?" Rhydian avoided contact distancing himself a bit from the tempting lips. Raziel stared at him showing his disappointment. "Why, do you want to hide something from me?"

Raziel was about to gently push Rhydian off him. "No. My lord please don't misunderstand. I'm just ashamed f. .for you to see my personal endeavors."

Raziel chuckled, hugging his waist. 'Such a charming vampire. Yesterday's smugness turned into this cute bundle.'

"Hmm. I do not mind that side entertainment. Come on now. I need to gather the coven after this. Don't be a tease." Rhydian lifted his head, staring deep into that breathtaking orbs. "Then my lord, I'm at your dismissal."

Raziel did not waste a moment, he took a hold of the child's hair pushing him into his lips. Truth to be told, the coven lord did not need to initiate this intimate gesture, simply holding the head and extracting information was enough. If the one who is in interrogation does not submit willingly then that will turn into torture.

But the tease in front of him had a certain appeal to him. One of the reasons might be because they now have a blood pact connection. The first kin to his vampire blood. Levant was adamant when it comes to their curse. He always wanted control and order. Levant Adaire Nox pleaded with the late king, Zypherus Nox, to make Raziel commit to one curse. He argued that each sibling should be limited to one curse. Because of this Raziel never got to connect with vampires and wolves. That side of him were deeply suppressed because of a sibling's jealousy.

Rhydian gasped as he felt a gentle buzz in his mind. He is aware that this foreign intrusion was his lord so he closed his eyes and willed himself into submission. He wanted to focus on his lord's breathing instead. His current thought was also transmitted to Raziel. The child melted into his hold making it easier for Raziel to see everything.

'Good thing I have a distraction with me, if not for the cute thoughts of Rhydian I might storm off by myself to the kingdom. I could see.... the torture of my people. It does not even make sense for a vampire king to rule amongst the Nox witches. It's the obsession with my father. That Levant... and where is Anhwar? He abandoned the country? Those blasted siblings of mine.'

After seeing Rhydian's whole 73 years of existence, Raziel was satisfied with his new kin. An innocent child who just wants to belong, turned into a vampire at the age of 18 by Levant. He seemed to be his favorite.

'I see my blasted brother, you felt betrayed once the child harbored some feelings for Kahlil. Even if that was just for 'friendship'. Truly, you selfish idiot. If Rhydian was your so-called favorite. . . . .'

"M. .my lord?" Rhydian was flustered as Raziel push him aside rather harshly. "W. . .were you disguste-" He whimpered almost crying.

"Shh." Raziel gently wiped the blood off of Rhydian's lips interrupting the child's question. "No. I just realized something. Levant surely felt when you severed from his connection."

"H. . .he wouldn't care. He abandoned me." Rhydian snuggled his head into Raziel's palm as he stare at his master with large round innocent eyes. Would you look at that I've got myself a black kitty who loves to be spoiled.

"The one thing you should know about Levant is that he is possessive and jealous. He might've abandoned you, but that act of severing your last connection with him. . . he must be seething with anger." Raziel laughed while thinking, 'oh how lovely would it be to see his expression. If he has a current favorite. I need to steal that too.'

Satisfied by the development. Raziel gave Rhydian a peck on the lips while gently pushing the child off him.

"My apologies Rhydian. It seems that I've almost drained your blood. Let me summon someone to replenish you. Take your time to recuperate here. I'll need to talk to the rest of the coven." Raziel snapped his fingers as soon as he is out of bed and a new set of robe covered his body. His hair tied in a ponytail, making him look clean and fresh as if nothing happened.

'This is bad. Why is he so . . .' Rhydian thought as he remembers last night. He hates to admit, but he might get obsessed with his new lord.