Hellbound With You (WN)

It was raining hard when Kai arrived at the Reign Castle. He had spotted Raven in the courtyard, so he was about to approach him and ask Zeke ’s whereabouts when he noticed the man next to Raven. The man was leaning against the pillar and facing away, but Kai could recognize him just by seeing that fiery red hair of his even in the shadows. That man was definitely Lucas, Zeke ’s personal guard. All crown princes in the past until now always had a personal guard assigned to stay by their side since they were little. These guards were the strongest of all non-royal vampires, so of course, this Lucas was strong. In fact, even Kai himself, a prince, never stood a chance against him. Lucas was entrusted with the responsibility of protecting the next king, so his skill was only second and even almost on par with Zeke himself.

Kai knew that Zeke had long ordered Lucas not to stay beside him anymore because Zeke didn ’t need any protection now. So it had been so long since Kai saw Lucas. He didn ’t know where did Lucas spent the last hundred years because he never appeared since Zeke dismissed him. And that was why it was such a surprise seeing him in the palace now. Why? Did Zeke call him back?

The lines on Kai ’s forehead deepened as he leaped away and immediately headed to Zeke ’s room.

Before he could even announce his presence, he heard Zeke ’s voice.

”It ’s open, ” he said, and Kai turned the knob and stepped into Zeke ’s room.

Zeke was standing by the large window and staring out. But it seemed he was expecting Kai to arrive.

There was a long silence after Kai closed the door. He just stared hard at Zeke ’s back before he finally spoke.

”Why ’s Lucas here? ” This wasn ’t what Kai had thought he ’d say first as soon as he met Zeke. The reason why he came had nothing to do with Lucas.

Zeke finally swung and faced him. He shot him a calm look before he moved and sat on his chair, crossing his legs.