30 Vampire Diaries 28: The Woman He Loves

The man holds my hand while begging to save his life. I can't still believe that a werewolf can defeat an old, competent vampire.

"Hold on, Mister! I will save your life and I will kill every werewolf around!" 

However, he is weak and blinking his eyes while listening to my voice.

"Hold on to me, Mister! I will bring you to a hidden place to stay."

"No! I... I can't wall any longer, Thalia! My... knees are shaking because of the werewolf who attacked me!"

The man strives to look intently into my eyes. His eyes were calm but it's telling about pain, sacrifices and hatred.

"Kill them and you will know who I am."

He whispers into my ears, but I need to bring him to a safe place to hide.

I can't bear to see him die and no one shall not be killed by an enemy.

With all the strength that I have, I help the man to stand.

Despite the struggles and heaviness in my shoulder, we walk through the wide field. Until I see the hidden hole before me.

"Stay here for a moment and I promise! I will come back to get you out of this place!"

"Kill the werewolf with a pair of emerald eyes, Thalia. Kill him for me!"

Even though I'm unaware of who he's referring to, I nod repeatedly and reply. "I will. Keep your promise and I'll be back here soon!"

I thought of turning my back to find the werewolf that he's talking about is the best plan. However, I am horrified and surprised when four werewolves are looking into my way.

"Easy! Easy! I... Won't hurt anyone of you! But, in o–one con–condition!"

I take a few steps backwards, hoping to fool around them. However, in my horror, one of them revamps back into a human form.

"You... You look familiar!"

While stepping back, I point my finger to the werewolf who's smirking on me.

He looks angry but his eyes telling me that he's different and he wants to play a game.

"Thalia, the soon-to-be wife of the Vampire King."

"Stay away from me!"

I close my fists while glaring at him without blinking my eyes nor looking at somewhere else.

He burst into loud laughter and lick his thin, reddish lips. "I know you need blood to survive. And, you tell me earlier that you won't hurt all of us in one condition."

"Am I right, Thalia Hackansen?"

"How come that all of you knows my name? I... I am an ordinary vampire who only wants to live a simple life!"

At the back of my mind, I want to lay down to the ground and sleep. Hoping that my wounds will heal itself and when I wake up, the pain is all gone.

He walks towards me and chuckles silently. The werewolves behind him are eager to attack and feast on me but he said, "Easy man! Instead of killing the Vampire's wife too shortly, why not we play a game?"

"Damn you, hideous beast!"

"Watch your mouth, Vampire! It's one versus four and you should know who's the loser between us."

He insults me in front of his allies. But, I'll make sure that he will regret underestimating a female vampire.

Intentionally, I stare at his sharp and bold eyes. "Why don't you come closer to me and know the condition that I'm telling?"

I raise my eyebrows that make him stop from chuckling. "Everyone is right. Thalia is one of the dauntless vampires who have killed a few of us!"

"Remember that you are stepping in my territory! All of you are naive and ignorant that getting into someone's property without his consent is a violation!"

I smirk watching him trembling and cursing.

"What is your condition?"

He asks me without thinking about it carefully.

I need to think about something that will distract and detract their attention. I must fool them and fall into a trap.

"Leave our territory and all of you are free to escape. However, if destiny let us see each other again, I think I have no choice but to fight against you."

"Don't try to trick us, woman! We're here for someone special, but, I saw you helping him to hide and elude from us."

They are looking for the old man earlier. But, I am wondering why do they are determined to kill him?

There must be a reason behind all the hatred and bitterness in his eyes.

Thus, he's a vampire and I will choose to save him than seeing the man dying.

"Tell me, where did you hide him?"

"You lack of respect and discipline, Mister. Why don't you beg and fall into your knees before I tell you where the old man is."

Playing with my enemy seems effective and advantageous. But, I am taken aback when he abruptly laugh horribly.

He said, "I think, I need to kill you first. It would be an early and special gift for the Vampire Lord's son!"

Biting his lower lip makes me slap his face. But, I must concentrate on how to beat the four of them.

"Boys, it's your time to show what we have."

Without a warning, the three werewolves snarl and howls angrily.

Showing their teeth and claws makes my heart flutter and bests so fast.

"I'm warning you, leave or take the pain?"

Even though I have nowhere to hide, I force myself to be seeing and valiant.

Until all of them run as fast as they can and attack me.

"I'll prove to you that a woman can gain a victory by herself!" While avoiding and blocking their attacks, I wink at him.

Unfortunately, the wound in my back hurts like an agony. I reach and touch my back to ease the pain but the werewolves jump and scratch my chest with no mercy and humanity.

"Ahhhh!"

"Scream louder, Thalia."

"Screeeeeeeam!"

He's laughing while watching me being killed by his men.

My shirt is ruined and it looks like a rugged one. "You look like a goddess, Thalia."

"Damn you werewolf! I... I will make you paaaaaaay!"

Despite the pain and shame, I strive to stand and fight the enemies.

Yet, I can't deny the fact that werewolves are strong, powerful and indestructible.

Their claws and teeth are sharper than what we have.

"Huh!"

"Huh! I need to know their weaknesses." I whisper while breathing heavily and coping to stretch my leg and standstill.

The werewolves are ready to attack me again but their leader raises his closed fist to make them stop.

He's looking on my almost half-naked body while grinning like a monster.

"What if I'll lay my hand to your lovely face and owns you like you're mine? What if, I'll manipulate your beautiful figure before killing you, Thalia?"

"Keep dreaming! Because you will never lay your filthy hands on me!"

He laughs and replies, "Your King will be lost his sanity upon seeing the woman he loves, manipulated, abused and dying."

While listening to his deep voice, my knees are shaking. But, I'm hoping that there's someone who will help and save me from the malicious werewolves.