17 Chapter 16

Even though he knew it was impossible, Kai felt like time slowed down. Everything seemed to be in slow motion but the thoughts in his mind. Those were rushing, the dreams, the pain, the tears of two hundred years suddenly they were being revived at the worst time possible. The door opened, revealing a tall figure, even taller than him and Kai lost his breath. During all these years he had seen many handsome men, beautiful people from all over the world but he, he had always been special. Philip, in his eyes, had always been perfect.

Was it really reasonable to think about how handsome someone was at a moment like this? Definitely not and Kai clearly knew it but how could he stop himself? How could he deny the beauty he used to worship at one time? For a second he felt sad, disappointed even that the first time he got to see him in so long he looked like this. Beaten up, in a horrible state really. Fear about dying? John crying? Somehow his selfish self had erased all that. In this room there was no one else than Philip and him, a lovestruck fool. A fool who had been in love with the same person for two hundred years. A fool who even now could only see him.

He walked inside, his footsteps heavy and the kids moved to a corner of the room terrified but Kai didn't even care about that. He didn't care about their reaction, no matter how unusual it was. Why would someone be terrified of their own pack member, they were supposed to be like family? He overlooked that, he actually overlooked everything. All he did was stare at him, gaze at the man who didn't even spare him a glance.

His hair was long, reaching his shoulders, black like a starless night, his eyes brown with green highlights, ones that you could see only in the strong daylight or if you stood really close to him. Once he didn't need the sunlight to admire his eyes, once he could simply touch him, bring himself closer. Once Philip loved him back. He had a broad chest, strong arms and his skin was slightly tanned. He looked exactly the way he did back then, years ago. His hands were in his pockets and his strict eyes landed on the group of teens.

"What the hell were you doing?" he shouted at them. His voice was rough and deep. Kai could easily recognize it. He was surprised though, for a second pulled out by his trance. Philip never used to shout, especially to children. He blinked, suddenly realizing something. Two hundred years, that was how much time had passed and the man in front of him was probably someone else.

"We, we found him standing outside your room. He is a pureblood but we caught him! We wanted to play with him. I swear we were going to call the Alpha but…"

"A pureblood?" Philip asked and his eyes landed on Kai. The vampire felt embarrassed, his appearance did not match a pureblood, definitely not a prince. He coughed, wishing for Philip to look away. This was not the reunion he was hoping for. Was he hoping for a reunion? Why did he suddenly feel so confused? "This?" he asked with a downgrading tone and Kai's eyes widened. Did he just speak down on him? "And this?" he asked, pointing at John who had been crying all this time.

"A human"

"A human? Why the fuck would you bring a human here? Don't you know about the rules?" Philip shouted. They all flinched, taking a step back.

"We...we are sorry...we"

"Shut it. Simply shut up. All of you get out of here right this instant. We will talk about your punishment later." Philip said and pointed at the open door. The four kids rushed outside in a hurry, pushing each other to see who would manage to get out first. Philip once they were gone walked towards the door and closed it, a sigh escaping his lips as he stared back at the two hostages. "What the hell am I supposed to do with you two now?" he asked out loud.

"Free us, please. I did not sign up for this" John cried, drawing his attention and Philip flicked his tongue annoyed. Yes, Kai thought. This person, he was not the man he had loved. Suddenly an immense sadness overtook him, he wanted to cry, but he couldn't.

Philip approached Kai first, crouching and undoing the restraints on his ankles.

"I really wonder how four kids managed to catch a pureblood." he said and Kai scoffed, making him look at him.

"Will you kill us?"

"Sadly I can't. They brought a human here so I have to release you. But don't worry. One day maybe I will get the pleasure of finishing a pureblood." he said. He was smirking as he walked behind him. His fingertips touched Kai's pale wrists. He felt their warmth through his cold skin, they grabbed the rough rope and ripped it in an instant. Kai took a deep breath. Just from a small touch he felt like he had been electrocuted. Once again the universe was against him. He had decided not to see him, he had decided to keep him simply buried in his heart but now, he was barely escaping from his claws. The thought that he would have killed him if John was not here hurt more than the punches or the bottles.

"How old are you?" Kai asked him once his wrists were free and Philip frowned.

"Nineteen." he answered.

Kai wiped his face from the blood, his wounds slowly beginning to heal revealing his beautiful face. After he had revealed enough of his characteristics he looked at the wolf, right in the eyes as they glistened. Tears had gathered in them, without him wanting to. He was so weak at the worst moments. He hated himself for that. He smiled, revealing the diamond like beads from his eyes and Philip blinked, surprised by his reaction. They stood there for a few seconds. A surprised werewolf by the tears of a vampire.

It was said that Vampires never cried, that they were emotionless but now once more the brutal myth had proven to be wrong because Kai was crying while he smiled, a bitterness showing on his angelic face.

"What do you want from me?" Philip asked. "Why were you outside my room?"

"I...Well, it was simply a mistake." Kai answered him.

"Avoid making such mistakes in the future, I don't want anyone to think I've been associating with vampires. Untie your friend and get the hell out of here. The next time I see you, you are dead." Philip said. For some reason he waited for his answer.

"You won't see me again. I promise." Kai told him and the werewolf turned around. He left the room without saying a word. He simply turned his back on him and disappeared, as unexpectedly as he had appeared.

Kai untied the young human who had stopped crying by now. He was feeling a bit safer. They walked out the room in silence and called the elevator.

"I want explanations about everything." he said and Kai nodded. For some reason he didn't have the strength to say anything else. It didn't matter anymore. "Also this was the guy you wanted to see? He seems like a brute. I don't like him. Boss, this is the first time I am seeing you this sad." John said.

"Did I look sad?"

"Well of course, I almost started crying again. It was as if your heart was breaking."

"You saw it but he didn't." Kai mumbled when the sound of the elevator was heard. The doors opened revealing the spacious lift and the mirror in front of them. Kai raised his head, stared at his own reflection before he walked in "John, watch out." he called but it was too late.

The young human hadn't noticed. It was that blond boy. He had grabbed John and brought him towards him. John screamed, surprised when the young wolf dived his teeth in his shoulder. Tears flooded his eyes. Kai grabbed John, taking him back.

"What the fuck did you just do?" he asked the werewolf.

"It was his fault!" Brandon said before he disappeared.

"Boss, Boss what did…"

"Shit." Kai swore and carried John into the elevator. Everything had happened so fast. He had been so stuck in his own thoughts that he noticed it too late. Again, he was too late.

"What is happening?" he asked him. "He bit me!" he shouted and watched his bleeding shoulder.

"John, listen to me. You will either turn into a werewolf or you will die." Kai announced and the young human fainted right into his arms.

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