Charles's POV

I got tired of staring that ceiling above me, but I didn't have much choice. Until I was cured of whatever everyone thought was wrong with me, I was stuck inside this cell in Cora's basement. I had tried to break the bars so many times, but still I couldn't. They weren't made of silver, but they definitely were enchanted , even with my inhuman strength I wasn't able to even bend them. They just stood there, mocking me. Me, a powerful supernatural being, was locked up in this prison!

I felt so powerless in here. Cora or whoever did it, had placed a bed for me, and if I must say, it was a comfortable one. The pillow was my preferred height and all. I had a table and a chair, but nothing else . I was bored to death in here! I had paced through the entire cell so many times, and cursed. How could they put me in here?! What were they thinking?! I wanted to wreck everything around me.

I slid down the wall and rubbed my face. I was powerless. I couldn't compel anyone from this cell, I couldn't transform into a wolf, or fly away. I was powerless. Whatever spells were placed on the bars or in this whole cage, were making me weak. And I hated to feel like that. I hated the fact that I couldn't escape. I hated the fact that Selena tricked me and helped put me in here. Since she had placed her bracelet around my wrist, I had begun to get drowsy. Selena had sedated me with some magic, and I couldn't believe it! Why would she betray me like that? Why? I thought she was on my side.

I lifted my head as I heard the door opening. Great, someone comes to see the prisoner! Did they bring food? I was hungry again, despite the fact I had drank blood only two hours ago. This bloodlust was killing me! All I could think about was outside this damned cage there were people , and I could be feeding right now. I could be drinking blood, bathing in the wonderful, addicting taste. Blood was making me high, and I needed my fix. I needed to feel again this powerful, this free. The thrill of the chase, the warm human body in my arms, how the blood was calling to me. I could have so much fun right now. I could have partied in the best clubs , drank alcohol, spent money. Without a care in the world. But the people who I have thought were the closest to me, had turned against me , and were trying to change me.

'' I brought you clean clothes.''- My niece said as she approached the cell. Mary was dressed in a jeans and a blue shirt, she looked lovely was always. But she betrayed me too. –'' I thought you would like that, uncle.''- She handed me through the bars a pair of trousers and a white shirt. I still hadn't gotten up to take them.

'' I would like more to be let out, Mary.''- I stared at my niece and I was satisfied when she lowered her blue eyes, ashamed. –'' This is absurd!''

'' I can't do that, uncle.''- My niece sat down on the floor.-'' We have to break the spell, placed on you by Lucas's warlock.''- I laughed and stood up.

'' There is no spell, Mary! ''- I walked slowly to the bars.-'' I am fine, and you all betrayed me!''- I knelt down so I was right in front of her, and grabbed the bars.

'' There is a spell, Charlie.''- I looked up and my eyes widened when I saw my brother, Roger. Selena told me he was free, and I thought it was good. But he betrayed me too like everyone else. Roger neared the cell, and the scent of his blood made my fangs burn. Roger smelt like home, like rain, our mother's favorite perfume, and it reminded me too of that summer we had spent in Paris as younger. Roger and Mary were my family, but right now I wanted them to leave me alone. –'' I met Lucas's warlock, Arthur and he gave me something for you, brother. ''- Roger sat down next to Mary too, and reached his hand towards me. I took his.- '' They made me give it to you, Charlie… I couldn't help it…''- My brother sobbed, and maybe he was sincere. Maybe.-'' Lucas said the potion is designed for vampires only, and it makes them turn into bloodthirsty beasts. That it lets their primal urges take over, and rids of the conscience, compassion. That's why you crave blood so much, Charlie. That's why you killed so many people. You are under a spell, brother.''- I let go of his hand , and Roger swallowed.-'' Deep down you know I am speaking the truth. You know me, Charlie.''- I stared in the green eyes of my brother, and I tried to process everything. Yes, I have killed, and I was craving blood like I couldn't breathe without it, but… I was a vampire, and I drank blood to survive, it was a part of my nature. But I had never felt such strong urges to feed. How the life left the human body amused me. But deep down I knew that maybe I shouldn't have done that. I was a doctor, I was supposed to save people, not kill them.

'' But … all those people…''- I ran fingers through my hair, and looked to Mary. Me and Isabella had hunted humans , feasted with their blood, partied all night. I have lost the count of the people I had drank from or killed.

'' Me and Adrian …''- Mary hesitated.-'' We have been covering your murders, uncle. We compel the families, the police. I don't want to do that anymore.''- She covered her mouth and Roger hugged her. –'' I want you to be well. You and Selena together, no hunters, no spells. I'm so sorry we had to lock you up, uncle, but you need help.''- My niece offered me her hand and I laced my fingers with hers. Despite the fact Selena tricked me , I somehow missed her. She was my mate, and I carried her engagement ring in my pocket. I have tried to lure her in the last time she was here. I had thought if she could come closer, I could use her attraction to me and compel her more easily. And it worked, Selena came, attracted like a moth to a flame, but I couldn't compel her because of this enchanted cell. But despite everything I missed her touch and kisses. I wished I could have kissed her then.-'' You are my family, and I love you more than anything in the world. Please, don't be mad. We will turn you back to normal.''- I sighed as I leaned my forehead against the bars.

'' I brought you a book, brother.''- I lifted my eyes and eyed Roger. My sibling ran a hand through his hair and with his free hand handed me through the bars a book. One of my favorites, as I read the title.

'' Thank you, Roger.''- I smiled and sighed again.

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Selena's POV

'' I can make you a bed, Selena. You don't have to sleep in that.''- Cora meant my sleeping bag I carried. I intended this night to sleep in her basement next to Charles. I missed him dreadfully, and despite what he was like now, he was still the man I loved. Charles was my mate, the man I knew like I did myself. I knew every book he read, every movie he saw. I missed my immortal, and I wasn't going to abandon him.

'' I don't mind at all. Thank you, Cora.''- I smiled and grabbed more tight the bags in my hand. I had dinner, one amazing roast chicken my mother made, and told everyone I wanted to spent the night here. Nick offered to come too, to protect me, but I said I was going to be fine. Charles would never harm me, I knew that.

'' If you need anything, call. I am right upstairs. ''- The auburn haired witch smiled and hugged me.-'' My entire shop and my flat above it, are heavily guarded with spells. No evil can walk through this doors. You are safe here.''- I nodded and wished her goodnight. I only hoped mine would be too.

With a heavy heart I opened the door to the basement and began to descend the stairs.

'' Selena, what a pleasure.''- My love said. He had sat down on the floor, his back leaned on the bed. –'' What are you doing here?''- His voice was a less colder than before.

'' Isn't it obvious?! I will spend the night here.''- I placed down the sleeping bag on the floor and met his blue eyes.

'' Why?''- I was glad to see Charles was in different clothes, clean. The blood stains on his previous ones were making my stomach turn. My love now looked better, he must have fed soon.

'' Because I wanted to see how are you.''- I opened one bag and took out my laptop.-'' And I thought you must be bored in here and we could watch a movie together.''- I gulped. Charles had managed silently to get to the bars and he was so close. He needed to shave, but he still made my heart beat faster and my knees weak.

'' I miss you, Selena. I miss having you with me again. You don't have to sleep in this awful thing, the bed in here is comfortable.''- My immortal reached his hand towards me, but I hesitated to take it. His voice still could enchant me, like before. I saw hurt in his blue eyes.

'' Is this another attempt to use our love to try to compel me, Charles?''- I backed away.-'' Or you intend to seduce me into setting you free?''- I still couldn't believe how he had lured me in with a promise for a kiss, and I would have fallen in the trap, if he could compel me.

'' No, I …''- The vampire dropped his hand.-'' I admit the last time it was pretty cruel to use your feelings for me, but I can't be in here, Lena!''- He stood up and began to pace the cell.-'' I am going crazy in here!''

'' I know, Cora is working on a way to break the spell.''- I took off my shoes and placed them by my bags. I noticed the blood banks laying around the floor.

'' Yes, Roger told me about some potion. I have food for tonight, so don't worry, I won't attack you. I hope so.''- Charles sat down again and hugged his knees. I wanted to hug him, but I couldn't risk unlocking the door.

'' Because of that potion you stopped caring, Charles. You began killing. You never called , never wrote, nothing. You just left us.''- I wiped my tears.

'' Don't cry, please.''- Charles crawled near me and reached his hand through the bars.-'' I left because I could harm you all. Because I wanted to be free.''- I laughed .

'' You never called, Charles! Not me, not anyone! Mary cried every night, Adrian searched the city, Roger was devastated. I …I was hurt you never sought our help, never contacted us. Like we didn't matter to you anymore.''- I got inside the sleeping bag and turned my back on Charles.

'' You know that's not true, Selena.''- His voice caused my tears to appear again.

'' You act like you care for no one.''- I turned around and faced him.-'' And yet you saved me from being hit by a car. Why? You could have let the car hit me.''

'' You know I would never be able to do that, Lena.''- Charles laid down on his left side and faced me too. –'' Your life matters to me. ''- He reached through the bars and this time I took his hand in mine. –'' I know I deserve everyone's anger for everything I must have put you through. ''- He sighed.-'' Maybe you all are right, and I am really under some spell. Maybe that's why human food now irritates me, and I used to adore it so much. ''

'' I just want you back, Charles. ''- I moved my sleeping bag closer until we were easily reachable.

'' I hope it will be soon. This prison gets a little boring.''- My vampire smiled and I did too. His arm went around my waist. Soon I fell asleep, lulled by how close Charles was, how even through the bars he could hug me, and the warmth he offered.