Chapter 26

Philip returned to his room alone. Somehow his mood had been ruined and he didn't wish for the company of that girl anymore. He wanted something else but he was too scared to admit it. That's why he came back lonesome, his posture showing that he was deep in thought as he stood in front of the glass wall staring at the lights of the city. Such a huge place, so many people, so many creatures but he always seemed to bump into him. In such a small time he had seen him already so many times and every time he was captured by him. Without even realizing he was lost in his eyes. An endless blue sea he never had the chance to witness in real life.

Kai was undeniably beautiful. In a cold and distant way. He looked as if he was made out of expensive porcelain and his eyes could pierce through your soul if he wished to. He had met him only a few times, but he was already aware of the power he held in those eyes. Maybe it was because he was a prince, he was raised thinking he was superior but still, he didn't seem to believe that. Philip would lie if he said he wasn't intrigued by him, his cold mask, his willingness to show that he didn't care. Every little detail made him seem so different from the other vampires he had met. That was one of the reasons he hadn't tried to kill him after all. The things Philip had seen, the pain and the blood. 

He tightened his fists, remembering the endless bloodbaths vampire's spread on their paths. Killing and killing with no end, without caring about life. Yes, there were wolves like that too, vulgar and uncivilized packs but Moonshine wasn't like that. His pack had a purpose. To end their plague, stop the bloodshed and the crimes. That was why Philip had to stop thinking of him. He had to find a way and get him out of his mind. 

His palm touched the cold glass and soon after he placed his forehead too, fogging with his heavy breath the glass. Lights kept shimmering in the distance, nowadays the cities were alive even after dark. There was light everywhere, almost like a sign that you couldn't hide anywhere anymore. Philip wouldn't be able to hide for much longer. 

He sighed, lost in thought and didn't hear the knock on his door. The second time it reached his ears and he turned around not pleased by the fact he had company. For a second he thought of letting them outside, making whoever was at the door think he was gone or asleep but Mika's familiar voices ended his plan.

"I know you're in wolf bastard. Open the door" his friend told him and Philip slowly headed towards the entrance. He met with Mika's judgemental eyes and he frowned, knowing that they were going to have a conversation he wouldn't like. 

"What is it my dear friend?" Philip asked him as he plopped on his couch. Mika didn't seem to be in such great spirits either. 

"Why did you run away with the vampire? Someone from the pack saw you saving him heroically. Do you know what I had to do to keep his mouth shut?" He asked him.

"What?"

"Let's just say he can't have children anymore." Mika said and Philip laughed with his description. 

"Well I guess I owe you one. But tell me something. When we went to his house, why were you so quiet. You almost didn't say anything at all." Philip said. Mika seemed to be taken aback by his question and his dark eyes widened slightly. He looked elsewhere, avoiding his stare and Philip raised his eyebrows, noticing that there was something wrong in his behaviour.

"I had my reasons" Mika mumbled before he returned to interrogate him. "Why were you with him? Didn't you have a date? I thought we agreed you would stay away from him. He is a vampire. A vampire prince to be exact" Mika said and Philip shrugged his shoulders.

"He was fighting. He was going to get in trouble so I took him out of there." He explained and Mika tilted his head to the side, dissatisfied with his friend's response.

"Why? Why did you do it?"

"I don't know. He seemed sad. I didn't want him to be...I simply don't know. Let's just say I did charity work."

"Philip, when is your birthday?" Mika asked him out of the blue.

"Three weeks. Why?" 

"Nothing. Listen to me, stay away from Kai okay? Tomorrow will be the last time you will be seeing him. Promise me." 

"Why are you so against Kai? I mean he is not as bad as the vampires we go after. I thought you would like him. You're more open minded about supernatural relationships than me for sure." He said and his friend sighed. He couldn't tell him the whole story, that he would have to find out for himself. He wanted to protect his heart though, save him from the pain of falling in love with him just to get heart broken with the knowledge that will follow. If he knew Philip well, which he did, and if he knew Kai they would end up falling in love and it would be simply catastrophic, once again.

"Kai is not the kind of person he seems. He is not kind. He is selfish and spoiled. He will do anything to get what he wants. You might not realize it now but before you know it you will be wrapped around his finger if he wants you to. Stay away from him." He said and Philip laughed, discarding his advice.

"The guy had a mental breakdown a few hours ago. I don't think he is as vicious as you make him out to be."

"You don't understand."

"I do. You're just jealous."

"Of what?"

"Because I am popular. He seems to like me"

"What? Did he say that to you?" 

"Nope. But sometimes he looks at me, I don't know. It only lasts for a few seconds every time but he has that look on his face. I can describe it"

"And how does that make you feel?"

"Horny." Philip responded with an expressionless face.

"You fucking retard." Mika swore at him and Philip began laughing. His friend had turned red with frustration as he heard him laugh. He punched his forearm making him mouth an ouch before he stopped completely.

"But he is hot" Philip commented.

"I know that he is. You know what? Fuck him. Go on and sleep with him. It's simply because he is good looking so how about you sleep once with him. I am sure this whole I can't stop thinking about him will pass that way." Mika proposed and Philip began to think about it.

He had a small plan, a risky one but he believed it would work if he handled Philip well. At the moment the wolf did not remember his past. He didn't know his feelings are simply the start of his attraction for his mate. What Mika is planning to do is direct those feelings into something completely carnal. Make him believe he simply wants to sleep with Kai and that's it. Nothing more. Then after they sleep together Philip would be satisfied and he will leave Kai. He doubted that the vampire would say no. He used to drool every time he looked at Philip in the past.

"You think?" Philip asked, expecting an honest answer from his friend.

"Yes. Just have sex with him and you see that it will pass. Remember that we have mates. There is no way you have feelings for a vampire. Soon you will meet your mate so just get it over with so you won't have any regrets later." Mika lured him slowly into his plan and after a few seconds Philip nodded, a devilish grin spreading on his face.

"Okay then. I guess I don't mind giving it a try. It will be so satisfying if I get to sadyce the iceberg anyways" the young wolf said.

Mika smiled satisfied. It was so simple to manipulate his feelings. A bad thing with wolves was that they rarely got to know what being in love felt like before they met their mates. That led to many superficial and carnal relationships since they already know they are destined for someone. It was the same thing with Philip. The moment he got the suspicion it could be something Mika was there to remind him that the prospect of love did not exist. How could he ever imagine that the prince was his mate? 

That was the best way, Mika thought. That way Philip would not get hurt. For Kai, he didn't really care that much. He was a murderer and he would always be that.  

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I do think that's a very idiotic plan dear Mika but you do you I guess.

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