Chapter 15 - Secrets Are Better Hidden Or Exposed?

>>Yohan

“You want me to look into this girl’s record?” Astor, my werewolf secretary, asked me, “Is this the one?” He looked at the picture on his phone that I had just sent him, “Your mate?”

I nodded, “I’ve been thinking about it for a while.” I turned my rotating seat as I sat behind the desk and looked out the window, “Ruda knows nothing about it and of course she wouldn’t talk about it.” I sighed, “I mean who would tell another person about their criminal record.” I looked back at Astor, “At first I thought it might be something small but I don’t know why I don’t feel at ease.” I clicked my tongue.

I’ve caught her stealing before so it could be related to that but I need to know the details. I didn’t want to pry in before but for some reason I’m not quite able to calm my brain down whenever I think about it. It’s just in case so it shouldn’t cause any trouble.

“Okay then.” Astor said, “I don’t think it’ll take much time since she seems like a pretty ordinary person.” He put his phone back in his pocket, “I’ll get this done first.” He gave me a slight bow and left.

I shifted my attention back to my work but I couldn’t help feel slightly guilty, but then again, I want to know so if anything ever happens I can protect her.

Ruda respected her past and personal life and they got along well for over a year but being friends is different than being mates.

I started going through some documents when suddenly I remembered her ring.

Magic…

But how?

Only magical beings can do magic like that but I doubt any magical being is living in this world. Especially not in the industrial areas.

Plus it was very nicely performed. I didn’t smell any magic on her at all. Meaning it was a high grade magic. Could it be a wizard?

But they no longer live here. In the ancient past there were many wizards and all of them lived in this realm but not now.

Magic has left this place and over time wizards and witches became few. Since originally wizards were human so they needed the magic in the air to tap into to perform their deeds but there is barely any left in the air now.

The surviving wizards and witches left for the magical realm but there might be a chance that some wizard or witch could be roaming here. The ones with extraordinary abilities.

I tapped my fingers on the desk as I considered the possibilities.

I wonder who gave her the ring? If she had bought it she would have told me and it would have been quite convincing. Anyone can stumble upon a magic ring but since she didn’t tell me I know she got it from someone.

I’ve tried asking her the question a few times in the past few days but she always avoids it saying it's a protection ring and means nothing.

Well, It does bother me that she wears it on her ring finger…

I tapped my right foot anxiously.

The ring made her forget what happened. It’s a form of mind control, if I have to consider the species that live here, it’s something vampires are capable of but only when their target is in front of them.

They need to look into the eyes of their victims to perform such a deed and they don’t have magic. They have extraordinary physical abilities and mind controlling powers but not magic.

In frustration I bit my left thumb.

That only leaves werewolves but wolves don’t have magic either.

I took a deep breath and looked outside. It was getting dark but I couldn’t see the sky since it was getting covered by dark clouds. Not just dark, they were quite black.

Even though they hadn’t yet assembled together one could see the thunder rumbling in them.

I guess there’s going to a thunderstorm…

I looked at the time, it was past six. Most people must have already left by now but still I’ll have the remaining staff leave for the day too. It’s better to get home before it starts raining.

***

Thunder rumbled so loudly after the lightning struck in the sky that it made the windows rattle. The rain poured heavily with no breaks and no signs of stopping. It felt as if it would flood up houses.

Nights like these are the worst. I can’t seem to sleep and a strange form of anxiety fills me.

I got my bluetooth headphones and put them on while I sat on the single-seater couch in the lounge that faced the window.

I had the music on quite loud so that it would block out the horrifying sounds.

It started raining heavily around ten and its way past midnight now with the same scene. I had the lights turned off since I didn’t want to concern Maya who was calmly sleeping in her room.

The room turned a shade of light lavender color when the lightning flashed in the sky but the very next instant it was dark again.

I’ve grown up so much yet I couldn’t overcome this obstacle…

The memories of the night similar to this one just don’t seem to let me sleep comfortably.

I wonder when it’ll stop?

Tap tap tap!

I flinched when someone tapped on my headphone and I shot my head around.

“Maya?” She was standing behind me. I took my headphones off to listen to her even though I hate the sound of thunder.

“Can’t sleep?” She came around and sat on the couch next to mine. “The storm is really bad, it’s sort of terrifying.” She looked out for a few moments then looked back at me.

“Yea…”

“Is something bothering you? You should be asleep by now.”

I smiled, I’m glad now we both can at least talk like normal friends, “There’s something in the storm.” I said slowly, “It always keeps me up.”

“Always?”

“Always.”

I turned my eyes towards the window as rain pattered the window sill. If only it was a calm rain, there would have been no problem.

“Any specific reason?” She asked, “Many people are afraid of this kind of weather but it shouldn’t stop one from sleeping. Especially when you’re tired.”

I gave her a reassuring smile, “You should go back to bed. I’ll be fine.”

She thought about it and got up but before leaving she asked me an unexpected question, “Want me to stay by your side?”

…

I couldn’t believe my ears. Did she really ask me that? “You do know what you mean by that right?”

“Yeah,” She said in a low tone, “If it helps you sleep.”

“Are you sure?”

She bit her lower lip, “If I can be of help….” She looked down shyly, “I don’t mind.” She whispered, “But I probably won’t be.” She began to leave in a hurry when I caught her arm.

“Wait!” She stopped and looked back, “There’s only one way to find out.” I said and slipped my hand down from her arm to her hand and held it tightly yet gently.

***

I opened my eyes in the morning when the sun was out, some clouds still loitered in the sky but mostly the sky was of a nice blue color. A few drops of rain on the windows trickled down and I noticed the person sleeping in my arms.

In my arms?!?!?

Wait what?

I raised my head slightly and saw my mate snuggling next to my chest.

I recalled the events of the past night. Maya agreed to stay by my side until the time I fell asleep but she was only sitting by the bedside.

I agreed to it because I loved the idea of having her with me but I didn’t expect it to be so powerful that I actually fell asleep.

I looked down at her. She was still asleep.

When did she crawl in next to me?

I tucked some locks of her hair on her face behind her ear and smiled like a little boy in love.

Ahhh… I don’t want this to end. To think she would get this close to me.

My happiness knew no bounds.

Maybe I’ll sleep in today.

I very excitedly laid my head on the pillow and got comfortable when hell happened.

The phone began to buzz loudly on the side table, creating enough disturbance that it woke Maya up.

She lazily opened up her eyes so I immediately pretended that I was still asleep.

It took her a few moments to realize her situation and she panicked so much she fell off the bed.

“Bloody shit!” She whispered her curse and I almost laughed, “Oh my God!” I heard her stand and leave the room in a hurry. Just as she left I snickered and got up.

I knew she must have fallen asleep by accident but Goddamn! Her reactions are just so adorable.

My phone buzzed again, killing my happiness and I was ready to kill the person who was responsible for it.

I picked up the phone and looked at the one missed call and one message. Both from the same person. Astor.

I sighed and opened the message.

‘Here’s her record you asked for. It was a bit shocking so I made sure to double check if it was right but in the end it is the right one.’

After reading the message I opened the file attached with it and read her personal record overview.

But before I could focus on any other detail my eyes landed on her criminal record that confused the hell out of me.

What?

Murder???

She killed someone??

***

>Quincy

I stood on the wooden outer corridor of my house. The remains of the rain trickled down from the roof as a cool breeze blew creating a soft atmosphere.

“Quincy?” I looked back into the house through the open sliding doors as Nena called me, “Your phone is ringing.” She brought it to me.

I had it on silent so I couldn’t hear it, “Thank you Nena.” I got the phone from her and answered it, “Yes?”

“Mr. Quincelet?”

“Speaking.” I answered.

“Sir the girl under your care. Maya Hayes. Someone got her personal record.”

“Detail?”

“Just the basics. It was a man named Astor Ruiz but I believe he’s working for another man who goes by the name Yohan Kiryu.”

“Yohan Kiryu.” I stretched out my hand and let some of the drop of water fall in the palm of my hand. “The son of Adam Kiryu?”

“That’s correct sir. He’s currently managing their family company.”

“I see.”

“That’s all sir. Have a good day.” The call ended and I drew my hand in. I looked down and handed the phone to Nena, “The battery is about to die. Were you playing games on it again?”

“Um...No?” I looked at her unamused, “Sorry. I’ll put it on the charger and study.”

As she left for her room I walked in too, closing the door behind me.

Yohan Kiryu.

I sat down on my work table.

She keeps getting more mutts around her.

This is a bit troublesome, I’ll have to do something about this.

Note : Vampires and werewolves are the only supernatural beings that still live in the human realm since they don’t need magic to survive and have human forms.

Vampires look like humans, just slightly paler with cool body temperatures so they have no problem blending in.

Werewolves don’t need magic to shift into their wolf or human form, it’s innate.. They have tanner skin tones and slightly higher body temperatures, plus they live about the same age as humans so they blend in with the humans even more easily.