Luminescent Nocturne Chapter 11
Half an hour later, Draco and Ron sat on either side of Hermione as they watched her closely for any signs of life.
Ron was definitely taking it hard seeing his best friend looking ashen and lifeless as they waited.
He knew that Draco had to kill Hermione in order for her to turn and be mated but he never thought it would be like this.
Carefully he played lightly with her small fingers clasping and unclasping his larger hand around her smaller one.
Looking over on the other side of the lifeless girl, he saw that Draco wasn't fairing any better.
The young vampire's skin was pale naturally but had gone several shades whiter and his eyes were starting to flash between a predatory red and their normal grey color.
Knowing what he knew about magical vampires, Ron knew that this was because it had been too long since the blonde had last fed from his mate.
Unfortunately with the state that Hermione was already in there was nothing they could do about it at the moment.
He would've offered to give his blood to help the young vampire but he knew Draco would never accept his offer.
The former Slytherin Prince was much too devoted to his mate to feed from anyone else.
He was broken out of his thoughts when Draco let out a frustrated sigh and raked his hands through his platinum blonde locks before looking over at him tiredly.
"I've had enough of waiting. She should be waking up soon.
Damnit why hasn't she woken up yet?
Blaise said it could take up to three days but I didn't think she'd be taking that long…It only took me a day in a half to turn.
I'm starting to think something's wrong…"
The vampire growled making Ron involuntarily take a sharp breath.
"Alright, calm down mate.
I'm sure nothing's wrong.
This is Hermione that we're talking about.
If it were anyone else I'd be worried but she's the strongest witch of our age and the brightest too.
Wherever she is she'll return when she's good and ready."
Draco sighed again and looked down at his little mate who lay between them.
It was killing him not having her awake and healthy.
But Ron was right.
This was Hermione they were talking about.
If anyone could overcome the turn and start the Awakening process, it'd be her.
Just as they were settling back against the pillows they both jumped when the loud crack of someone apparating filled the room.
As the light blue glow subsided, Draco was relieved when Blaise stepped into the sunlight.
"Hello mates. How goes the pity party?
I figured you'd be up and doing something now instead of sitting here crying about when she's going to turn.
I already told you that it's going to take more time than just a few hours. It's barely been a day.
She's not going to be turning anytime soon.
Now get off your asses and get dressed because we're going hunting."
Ron quirked an eyebrow at the older vampire as he listened to Draco growl in protest.
"Hunting? What are you on about mate?"
Blaise gave a little laugh and smirked revealing his dagger like fangs at both of them.
"Draco hasn't fed in a while.
And since his mate hasn't risen, he needs to hunt for his prey.
Now get a move on. We don't have all day."
Ron and Draco looked at each other before reluctantly getting off the bed and getting ready to go on a wild goose chase around London searching for Draco's prey in broad daylight.
"Well this outta be interesting…."
Ron mumbled as he grabbed his coat and stood off to the side while Draco and Blaise settled on a place safe enough to hunt during the day.
Once they were finished and had decided on a location Blaise set his eyes on the red haired wizard keeping one hand firmly on Draco's shoulder at all times.
"Now Ron when we reach our hunting grounds you have to stay a good distance away from Draco at all times.
The drive to hunt and feed will overpower any feelings he may have for you or anyone else who is human at this exact moment.
Please stay alert and above all else, don't get in his way."
Ron gulped but nodded quickly as he gave one last look over at Hermione who lay still beneath the covers.
Putting on his brave face he squared his shoulders and followed the two vampires out of the hotel and into the light of a new day.