Picture : you can guess 😔

I freeze, my eyes widening in horror as he keeps looking at me with a growing smile.

"How could you -"

"How could I tell? I smelled your wolf, darling. Oh, it was very faint, but the disgusting smell of werewolves is something I never fail to recognize."

I don't even waste time pretending I don't know what he is talking about. I'm getting tired of this game, to be honest. If it all ends up here and now, then be it. I knew from the beginning that in the end I would be unmasked. I am living in an island controlled by vampires, who are supposed to be highly perceptive creatures. It was only a matter of time before one of them found out.

If I am being honest with myself, maybe the reason I came here is precisely because I no longer wanted to live my life the way I have been doing for years. I wanted to end it all, one way or the other. It was getting too lonely, living the way I did.

Well, I guess it will be the violent way.

What about Malik? Even after I die, I know he will never forgive me. In a few minutes, there will be one more person I really like to add on the list of the persons I disappointed and who hate me to the core.

"What are those depressed vibes I am receiving from you?" the asshole whose presence I almost forgot suddenly asks with narrowed eyes.

"Can you please have the decency to not interrupt my inner pity party? Thank you very much" I snap, before trying to walk away but needless to say he doesn't let me - what is it with vampires and good manners?

"Who gave you the right to walk away from me?" he has the audacity to growl. I just sigh, looking down at him with a bored expression that doesn't lighten his mood in the slightest.

"Well, listen, little bloodsucker. First, I technically didn't walk away from you since your rude ass prevented me to do so. Second, I just wanted to save you the effort of telling Malik that he has a disgusting wolf under his roof. I prefer to be the one doing the outing, I am sure you can figure why.

"What are you s-"

"What I am saying," I reply, taking a great pleasure at interrupting him, " is that what you have in front of you is a very proud doggie, although said doggie might have been ashamed of himself until a few minutes ago. I am going to tell everyone and I mean everyone about who I really am. After all, thanks to J.K Rowling I know that nobody should be forced to live in a closet and -"

"You don't have to tell anyone, sleepy boy"

"And I - what?"

Even in such a dramatic time, the bastard dares making fun of me. Or maybe I just didn't hear him properly, only hearing what I wanted to hear.

"Listen, bloodsucker, if this is a joke..."

" It isn't " he cuts me, staring to look exasperated again. "And next time you call me bloodsucker, I will show you how good I am at sucking blood. Also, I don't plan on telling Malik, nor anyone else for that matter"

"Brillant!" I exclaimed. "You're now officially my favorite bloodsucker. I guess I will just out myself another day, then ! Have a lovely evening". I make a move to leave but of course I am once again brought closer to him.

I knew from the beginning that he was lying and only pretending to be decent.

"Doesn't mean that I don't want anything in return, sleepy boy"

"Of course not. And what might you want? Do tell. Chocolate ? Flowers? A long and nice pink dildo ?"

He doesn't bother replying to my teasing, instead preferring the silent option as his fingers start grazing lightly against my neck. He presses his lips against my lips and I shiver in disgust because although he looks too handsome for this world, I know he's all rotten on the inside.

"Tsss, such a low self-esteem you seem to have, under all the fake bravado. I will answer your question, sleepy boy, but first..."

His lips are now on my neck and an anxious whine escapes me at the foreign sensation.

"First, let me have a taste" he concludes, before firmly pressing his hand against my mouth, preventing me from yelling in pain as his sharp teeth pierce my tender skin. I try moving backward and dislodging his teeth from my neck but his hand pushing at the small of my back makes it impossible to do so.

Nothing exists anymore, except for the burning sensation in my neck as he drinks from me with avidity. I taste salt and only then I realize I am crying.

Please stop.

Malik, please. Come now.

Please.

Please.

Someone...help me.

Finally, everything stops and I sag against his cold body as he slowly removes his teeth from my neck.

"Delicious" he comments, licking his lips before winking at me " but I guess I was too greedy, as you don't look too good right now. Tell me, sleepy boy, do I have a point here ? Do you understand the deal now ?"

" You won't tell Malik if I let you drink my blood" I recite in a feeble voice, making him laugh.

Apparently I am funny without even trying. Guess I was born with more gifts than I thought.

" I wish life was as simple as your mind, sleepy boy. Of course you will let me drink your blood. You don't even have to let me drink your blood because what I want, I take. No, I was thinking about something else. You are a good comedian, right? Well, for your own sake I want you to pretend that the two of us are dating. Or maybe that we are just sex friends, because I am way out of your league"

I almost choke on air at that. This vampire is crazy, there's no other explanation. Looking up at him with great difficulties, I mutter in reply:

"Why on earth would you be asking that? You find me disgusting"

" Like I said, it's a pity to have such a low self-esteem. Although you're quite right: I still find you, or what you are, to be more precise, disgusting. The thing is, your appeal in my eyes is greatly enhanced by the fact that Malik is so enamored with you."

Now, that would definitely make me laugh if I still had the energy to do so.

"What? Malik isn't -"

"God, werewolves are so slow." He complains, making me want to tear him in half. " Of course he likes you and wants you on his dick. He hasn't admitted it to himself yet, but all the guy talks about is his "fascinating and witty new servant".

I vaguely nod, still unconvinced but too exhausted to argue. A strong wind makes me shiver, suddenly realizing that he had opened the windows.

" I know it's freezing outside but I have to let some fresh air enter, as the smell of blood is too strong. Guess I'll have to be more careful next time, or Malik will kill me before my little revenge even takes place" he kindly explains when he seems me shivering.

He keeps taking but I don't understand a single word of it. The only thing I am aware of is that I am now being carrying away.

" Here. Back to your bedroom. I will just tell Malik that you weren't feeling well. Sleep tight, sleepy boy - this nickname really fits you. Oh, and now that we are getting more familiar with each other, my name is Lucas.

Talk about unneeded information.

*****

I don't know for how long I slept but as soon as I wake up, I know something is wrong by the burning sensation emanating from my neck. Thankfully, it isn't half as bad as it was when he was drinking my blood, or I wouldn't even be able to stand up.

I take a few cautious steps toward the mirror, and almost cry out at the horrific vision I am confronted to.

Forget everything you read about vampires's bite letting " two, perfect little dots on the skin". The place he bite looks horrible now. There's a red, slowly turning brown shape of a mouth on my neck, and all around there are at least fifty small little red dots, whose origin I prefer to ignore.

It looks really bad.

A knock on the door makes me jump and I hastily hide my neck beneath a turtleneck sweater, before opening the door.

Shit.

" I am so sorry Serena. I know I should have stayed with Malik and his friends, only I wasn't feeling well" I lie but of course she's not buying it.

"Save it, Kyle. I told you before, but I'll tell you again because apparently you're not listening. Be careful who you meddle with. It's better not to cross the path of certain persons, regardless of how hot they are. Also, I think you can do much better than that" she concludes, not really looking at me.

" Why are you talking to me in such a cold tone?" I despair, but she merely eyes my hidden neck with a disapproving expression before nodding :

"You know why, Kyle" she sighs before leaving without another word.

What was that?

What have I ever done for her to speak to me in such an unfriendly manner ?

Not even five minutes later, I have the answer to my unspoken question, under the form of a tiny brat who barges into my room without knocking.

"Thomas ! I told you countless times not to-"

" Don't want to know, don't care!" he retorts happily, before adding with a gleeful expression that immediately turn all my senses into high alert :

"Oh my god, he really did a number on you, did he? he whistles, taking in my blushing cheeks and the way I am struggling to keep standing.

"What are you talking about ?" I ask in alarm.

He couldn't have known that Lucas bite me, right?

"Come on, everyone knows. Guess Malik wasn't meant to pop your cherry, in the end."

" What the fuck are you s-"

" You must be relieved: twenty-eight is pretty late to lose your virginity nowadays. Master Malik doesn't sound too please about it but don't worry, I will make him forget about you. I am supposed to be his pet after all."

This is a nightmare.

"Anyway, sorry if I wasn't always the nicest person to you, Kyle. I thought you had an interest in my master and I am a jealous person. I will make it up to you,I promise ! I will let you have your beauty sleep now, we'll talk later ".

After a last wink, he leaves the room and I fall face first against my pillow.

Okay, let's sum it up.

The same day I learn that Malik might have an interest in me, I find myself trapped in a fake relationship with a psychotic vampire.

What should I do? I don't want him to tell Malik about me, but I am also not sure how long I could endure such a pain if he keeps biting me like that.

And of course there's also the psychological pain of being forced into a relationship with someone I hate, while the person I lo-like thinks I am in cloud nine.

Why is everything so complicated ? Life was supposed to become simpler, after getting here.   I was supposed to forget about all these dreadful memories and -

"Alex ! Just shut up already !" an exasperated voice suddenly cuts through my thoughts and I freeze, knowing this voice too well.

Let me be clear, there is none in the room and no, I haven't become crazy yet, at least I think.

The person spoke to me using a mental link.

The person is someone I still care about so much, even though time has passed.

The person is - Kyle.

I must have unknowingly called him while I was still sleeping, probably under the influence of my wolf.

Now, the real question are : what kind of thoughts exactly have I been sending to him while I was asleep ?

Has he been listening to my inner rambling since I woke up ?

And more importantly, does he know where I am ?

Lucas, Malik, Darren or Nate? Let's find out who will kill me first.

Hey, y'all. It took me ages to write down the whole chapter I had as a word document on my phone, so you better be grateful. 😁

Aaanother cliffhanger. I know, I am the worst and I should probably jump from said cliffhanger, but then you wouldn't get the end of the story 😇

Hope The Third Wheel's fans are ready, because next chapter will be from Kyle (the real one ) 's POV .😋

Hope you re having an uneventful week end (little old me thinks week ends without much planned are the best kind of week-ends) xx