Chapter 94: When a woman messes with your mind

At night Azalea, Huang-fei, Matthew, Ayaan and I sat in my room to discuss the case.

"So you're saying Riri was the target because she was new?" Matthew asked, "Well it does make sense since no one knew her. It must have been fairly easy to drag her out."

"And you want me to roam around the distillery to catch the killer's attention?" Azalea spoke.

I nodded, "He's bound to come back to the place sooner or later and seeing another person who isn't from here, he might take a second chance."

"What if something happens to her?" Matthew seemed a bit worried.

"She'll be fine. She's trained enough for this." I assured him.

"No. I mean she's scared of places like the distillery at night."

"Ah…" The issue had slipped my mind.I sighed when Ayaan tapped the table to get everyone's attention.

'I'll go with her.' He wrote on his notepad.

I thought about the idea.

"I guess that's fine. No one knows Ayaan either and he looks quite small for his age." And in case anything happens his leg belt has an emergency signal press.

"Now that it's decided I'll take my leave." Matthew stood up to leave, "We have the list of possible suspects, I'll bring it with me tomorrow."

"Okay." I said and he left. Ayaan and Huang-fei decided to take their leave as well but Azalea stayed. "Is there something you want to say." I picked up the canned soda.

"Can I sleep with you?"

I raised my brows at her. I knew what she meant but still the line excited me, "No."

"Okay…" She stood up to leave, "I'll sleep with Matthew then." The sound of can crushing and soda fizz gushing out made her look back at me. I glared at her unconsciously, "I-I'll take my leave."

"Stop." She froze in her place, "Don't you dare take a single step out of this room."

"B-but you said-"

"Why Matthew?" I asked her.

"What do you mean…?"

"There are plenty of other options! Why Matthew? You could ask Ayaan to sleep with you."

"Um, Ayaan's a muslim. He won't sleep with me." Oh right. It completely slipped my mind that it's against his religious beliefs. "Asking Huang-fei seems really strange, besides he stays with Ayaan. You don't want me. There's only Matthew left."

"Matthew's mother is here."

"She stays here in the castle and has 2 roommates." She started leaving again, "Besides Matthew is the best option."

"Are you using this as an excuse to jump him?" Saying this was clearly not my intention yet I said it because I wanted to stop her.

She turned her head around to face me. The expressions of annoyance clear on her face, "You know what! I wasn't going to but now I will. I will jump on him!" She stomped her way to the door in anger, "I'll make love to him!" My feet followed her on their own and as she opened the door to leave and I slammed it shut. Trapping her between the door and me.

"You need to grow up. You can't let your fears control you."

"I'll grow up tomorrow." She glared at me, "Tonight I'm going to have fun." She placed her hand on the door knob again to open the door but I didn't let her. Something inside of me was fuming.

Instead I picked her up and tossed her over my shoulder.

"Hey!" She protested, "Let me go!"

I threw her on my bed, "Fine. You can stay the night with me." I took off my shirt that I was wearing and slipped in the bed sheets.

"But I don't want to sleep with you any longer." She folded her arms and looked away in protest, "I'm leaving!" She almost got out of bed when the lights turned off all of a sudden. The room became dark and with the moon hidden behind the clouds there was nothing to illuminate the place.

She was frozen in her place, "Why did the lights go out suddenly…?" I didn't answer her, I remained as quiet as possible without a single movement. "Arius…?" I could feel the panic in her voice, "You're here right…?" I couldn't stop the smile forming on my face but I held in my laugh.

I felt her come back on the bed

"Changed your mind?" My words made her flinch.

"Why didn't you answer me?!!

"Your question was stupid. Where can I possibly go in a matter of seconds?"

"YOU!!" I'm pretty sure she wanted to say something to me but she paused at the sound of wolves howling outside. Right the next moment she crashed into my chest and wrapped her arms around me, it even left me a bit startled.

"Why is this happening? Why am I hearing wolves? Do you think they did something to the wiring? It was still naked." There was genuine worry in her voice.

"It might be possible. I'll go take a look." As I was about to get up she grabbed my arm and pulled me back on the bed with quite some force.

"No! Just stay here."

"Okay." Taking advantage of her confusion and fear I wrapped my arm around her, bringing her closer to my chest.

"I heard howling before too… What do you think it is?"

"Who knows? We'll check it out in the morning." I smirked, of course I know. I was the one who turned the lights off and the two wolves howling outside are my pets.

I played with Azalea's hair.

But, I wouldn't tell you that now. How else will I get to enjoy all this?

***

"You called for me young master?" Huang-fei came to meet me while I was at Koda and omega's shed. Koda has been my wolf for years but since I'm rarely here I bought omega for him as a partner.

"Huang-fei. I'm in serious trouble." The wolves circled around me playfully as I sat on the ground staring at nothing in particular.

"What kind of trouble sir?"

"I've started liking Azalea." I looked at him in distress, "I'm falling for her." He chuckled, "This is not funny." I shook my head, "Not in the least."

"Young master. Why don't you try giving love a chance?"

I turned my head away, "I can't… You know I can't…"

"I do not mean any offense when I say this but Azalea is not your mother." I looked back at him as he continued to speak, "She's strong. She can fight and she already knows what kind of world we live in."

"..."

"Perhaps you should give it a thought."

"I have." I replied immediately, "But if I start, I will want more." I shook my head at him, "And I don't want more. I want things to end with me." Koda came and nuzzled his nose with mine while Omega stood behind him quietly staring at her mate.

He sighed, "It would be quite sad to see the Alucard legacy just end like that."

"There is nothing but hate here."

"Exactly why you should give love a chance." He walked over to Omega and patted her head. Koda immediately turned his head to him and growled. "My apologizes Mr.Koda I'm not here to steal your mate."

I chuckled at his words. He really doesn't change. Calling an animal mister.

My gaze followed him as he came and sat beside me, "When you laugh young master. I feel truly happy."

"Thanks Huang-fei."

"And I want you to always remember that you have given many people a home and all of them would be quite disappointed when they will find how you do not plan on having a successor." He placed his hand on my head gently ruffling it. It made me feel like a kid again, "Whatever you decide I will always stand by your side."

***

I took a deep breath as I relaxed in the huge sauna bathtub. The room was steamy and warm.

'Give love a chance?'

I sighed. If I do that it'll change everything I have planned. I can't do that.

I snapped out of my thoughts when I heard someone enter the room but kept my eyes closed.

Took the servants long enough to bring the stuff- I shot my eyes open when I felt someone come in the tub.

I looked to my side and was more than just confused as I saw the person in that tiny towel that only covered her front.

My heartbeat began to accelerate.

"Azalea?"