Chapter 2
Michael awoke at night. His stomach was craving for food, just like Selene's had done that morning. he put his clothes on, and looked over at Selene, but she had already gone hunting. Michael sighed, and walked out of the door.
He found Selene in a nearby park, feasting on a young male. The park was dim, with very little lighting, so the they were safe, for now. Michael ran to her, eyeing up the other victim at Selene's side. ''I saved that one for you'' She told him.
''You dont have to hunt for me, Selene, i can do it myself.''
Selene hated the thought of feasting on innocent humans, but it was all she could do to survive. The safehouses had all been destroyed, and the cloned blood was no longer available to Michael or Selene.
While Michael ate, he thught of how Selene's behaviour had rapidly changed over the past few months, hunting for them both, changing mood swings. She was acting like a Lycan. 'Has she been bitten? No, she would die...But, Alexander's blood still runs through her veins...could she be..a Hybrid?' Michael stopped eating. He turned to face Selene, terror in his eyes. He didn't want her to suffer like he had. ''Michael? Are you alright?'' Selene asked him. He paused, before speaking to her.
''Selene, have you...did...has a Lycan bitten you?'' He blurted out.
Selene looked at him in disbelief.
''Whats brought this on?'' She ordered.
''You didn't answer my question.''
Selene hesitated. ''No. I haven't. But, we do need to talk...Michael we're...we're'' At that moment, a shadow jumped from behind her, tying rope around her body. ''Michael!'' Selene yelled. He was also under attack, by what seemed to be Vampires, faster and more flexible than any they had seen before. Within seconds, the pairhad been captured, gagged, and bundled into the backseat of a car.
The car pulled up at a large building, similar to Selene's old coven, but she could sense this one was more powerful, more controlled. It was right next to a cliff, overlooking the sea, which gave the mansion a peaceful atmosphere.
Selene and Michael were dragged out of the car, and ushered inside the Hallway of the building. There were greeted by a young woman, with short blonde hair. '' Good evening, our Honoured Guests'' She said quietly. The young girl walked up the staircase, shortly followed by Selene and Michael, still being escorted by the Vampires. The group entered a large room, containing a long, antique oak table, and four velvet covered chairs.
''My Queen, here they are...'' Sulled said.
The woman turned around from the window. ''I told you not to harm them!'' She bellowed.
''W..We didn't, Ma'am!'' Sullen cried. Selene let out a short noise of disagreement. ''Then why are they bound and gagged! These pair are our Honourary Warriors! Sullen, Xenobia, outof my sight, ishall deal with you later!'' She demanded. The young woman looked at the floor shyly. ''Orchid, you may leave too. Thank you for your services.'' The woman spoke calmy this time. Orchid left the room, bowing down several times before closing the door. The 'Queen' walked over to Michael and Selene, untying their ropes that held them captive. Selene swung round, aiming a punch at the stranger, but she grabbed Selene's fist with no effort. ''Please Selene, i wasn't born yesterday, i know your tactics.'' She sat on one of the chairs. '' I am Thorne, your host for this evening.'' She held a hand out for them, indicating to sit.
''Why have we been brought here?'' Selene ordered.
''Oh please, we can discuss that another time, but for now you need rest. Proper rest, not in a cheap motel. Especially in your condition...'' Thorne protested, mainly at Selene. Thorne showed them to a guest room, and told them that new clothes were ready for them, as their current attire was torn and tattered.
Michael clambered into the bed, cuddling up to the satin sheets. ''Aaw man, i've died and gone to Heaven!'' He protested, with a satisfactory smile on his face. ''I don't think Vampires or Lycans are allowed in Heaven'' Selene replied sharply. ''I'm sorry, i didn't mean that'' she continued, looking over at Michael, but it was too late; he was already fast asleep. By now, it was mid-morning, Selene crept lightly down the Hallway, expecting the other Vampires to bein hiding from the Sun, but they were up and about, just as much as her. Selene went back to Thorne's Conference room, where she was sitting infront of the window, large glass of blood in her hand. Selene grabbed a glass and chair, sitting next to Thorne. Both women stared out of the window, at the waves crashing round -almost dancing- on top of the deep blue sea. Selene took a large sip of her drink. ''We are alone now Thorne, explain yourself...''
