Velius's P.O.V

This is getting way too far! For the past several days Talon has been very secretive and quite. Normally he's just in one place doing nothing, but now he's been having a huge temper tantrum every time somebody follows and stares at him. And one of the worse part about it was that the others, including mother, was beginning to notice his odd behavior. This morning I tried talking him to tell me his problems, but I ended being yelled at.

"Can you just leave me alone?! I told you already, I don't want any company!"

"Please Talon; just tell me what's going on. Every day you're having a bad day and I couldn't help but wonder if you have a problem."

"Who are you to judge me about my actions?"

Before I could say something, he stormed off. I tried to follow him, but he was too quick. I got this feeling that it has something to do about the night some humans visited the place. Guess I'll have to find out myself. That is something very unusual about him, but I do wish that he was ok.

I went back to the hive and found my mate waiting for me in our chamber. She had a worried look on her face when I entered. I know what this means. It means it is time to say my problems about my little brother. Who knows, she could be a help to me.

"Velius, is there something wrong?" Sable, my mate, asked. "You seemed to be worried about something."

"Yes. It's about Talon, again."

"Whatever is the matter again?"

"He won't open up. He's been cranky these days and whenever I tried to talk to him, he yells at me and tells me to leave him alone. I would have told this to mother but I just can't do it. I feel sorry for him if I ever do that."

"He's keeping a secret."

"What?"

"I said he's keeping a secret. He wouldn't do any of those antics if he didn't have a reason. And I think he's keeping a secret from us, something that only he knows."

"But, he wouldn't do that. I mean, he could trust on anything. I would never have the heart to tell any secret. Not unless, he wants me to share it to somebody."

"I have a feeling that he couldn't share it. Maybe try following him, but make sure that he could not trace you. You know that he has quite a temper."

"I will Sable, I will."

As I left the hive again, I was really confused. Why in the world would my brother keep a secret from me? I know that he could be a bit secretive sometimes, but now? The only secret that we both know was that he had a human friend when he was young. Nobody knew about it. Not even mother. I'll try to avoid being caught the next time he goes off on his own. Hopefully I could get to the bottom if this nonsense he created.

Seraphin's P.O.V

I've been living in this facility for nearly a few months, and to be honest, I kinda bit have gotten used on having the xeno boy's company. But what disturbed me the most was that he won't allow me to go home. I tried talking about it after he rescued me but he wouldn't reply. He would just simply turn his head and walk away. I've tried several times but nothing works, I'm starting to feel that he was keeping me prisoner. But on the other hand, he seems to show so much affection on me. There was never a day that he would cuddle me and kiss me on the cheek, that's something I like about him. Nobody has ever treated me like this before. Not even my own father. In fact, I can't even recall the last time we spent time together, well, except the time of that father- daughter outing in school during the tenth grade. I really missed home. I missed my brother, my mother and two younger sisters. I wonder if my family is worried about me. Knowing my step mom, she's probably in the state of hysteria by now. My brother is right now might be cursing himself for not being able to protect me.

"Seraphin, are you alright?" It was Talon. He was standing outside the door area; I was so lost in my thoughts that I didn't notice him.

I looked to him and said, "I'm ok, just lost in my own thoughts, again."

He sat near my bed and cuddled me, just like he used to do every now and then. "You're thinking about them, are you?"

I paused. I wanted to say that I'm not but he cuts me off. "Don't lie to me. I can see it on your face."

"Yes. I miss them so much." I admitted, he can sure see through it.

"Aren't you happy here with me? You've always said you wanted me around when we were young."

I feel a slightly bit sheepish. I really want to remember, but on the other hand, I can tell that he was telling the truth about me being here before. There are a lot of proofs around the room. There books and stuff that have my name on it, along with my last name, Scarlet.

"Talon," I finally said. "I'm happy with you, really. It's just-"

"It's just because I'm monstrous in your sight," he said with a slight growl. It made me shiver. He lets go of my waist and stood. "Can't you see how much I needed you? I've been trying to protect you from being killed from by family and you just wanted to go back with the humans who took you away from me?"

"Talon you're not a monster to me. I just can't see the reason why you have to keep me."

"I LOVE YOU!" He suddenly said, leaving me shock. "I love you ok?! I love you since the day we met, and kept on loving you until now. That's the other reason why I kept myself alive all these years, I was hoping that one day you would come back so I can tell you how much I feel for you. But instead… you don't have any memory of me or anything!"

I was speechless. He loved me?

"And also, my love for you seems to be impossible. I'm a hybrid monster while you're a beautiful human girl. What kind of female would even want me anyway? I'm already an outcast between two races. My life is none other but loneliness." I can feel sadness and pain in voice as he spoke those words. And before I knew it, I heart went to him.

"Talon I-"Before I could continue, he quickly went away. When I could no longer see him, I burst into tears. All he ever wanted was someone to love him. He loved me for a long time, and I just didn't know about. That's when I realized how important he is to me. But I can't leave him nor my family, how am I going to choose between my family and him?

Talon's P.O.V

That's it, it's over. I admit it I love Seraphin. That's the reason why I kept her here. I love her so much but she could never love someone like me. Me? A monster, a killing machine! Who even cares about me anyway? Besides Velius and mother, I wanted Seraphin's love. But I bolted out before she could even finish what she was even saying. Maybe I should bring her back. Back to the humans, where she belongs, and besides, she could be a lot happier with them rather than with me. But that would hurt me, a lot. I've waited a long time for her hoping that we could be together again. Why am I hoping anyway? That's it, I'm bringing her back. I can't bear to see her missing her family so much. I have to do what's right, even if it hurts me.

? P.O.V

I still believe that she is alive. She has to be; otherwise I couldn't have dealt with the loss. The police said that her body was not found, but I don't care! As long as her body wasn't found, she's still alive. I don't care if other's think that I'm just crazy about finding her and telling me that she's dead. I could feel it. If I find her, I'll protect her no matter what. Don't worry Seraphin, I'll find you, just wait a little longer.

Woohoo! Talon finally confessed his love for Seraphin!

And also, sorry for not being able to update for quite

a long time. Been very busy lately. Can you guess who's

the person with the mysterious P.O.V? And also, can Seraphin

learn to love Talon?