The Vampire's Bride

Leo was surprised. Did he do something wrong? Was Mallory angry at him? Wh-What should he do? Leo unconsciously used his power to open the lock, not bothering to enter through the bedroom's main door or to use the spare key in the cabinet in his room. He was so shocked he couldn't think straight. "Mallory?!"

The moment he opened the door, he saw the girl with her ears and tail out. She had collapsed on her bed. Her hair was still wet and her newly worn shirt was soaked in sweat. Leo felt his heart jumping out of his c.h.e.s.t as he hurriedly went to her side. "Mallory?! What's wrong?!" Did the fight with Udine caused some internal damage?

Mallory could barely open her eyes as she heard his voice. With the little energy she had, she tried lifting her finger and pointing her bag. "Me...di...cine..." She didn't want to worry Leo but she didn't have the strength to move. Mallory wasn't in pain. She wasn't in pain yet she was suffering.

At least that's what she thought. Mallory was actually in pain. It's just that this was something that occasionally occurred to her so her mind had registered the pain as something normal. This happened once full moon was coming near. Her wolf blood would start clashing with her vampire blood. It was as if telling her to be ready to let her d.e.s.i.r.es win over her. Mallory had always gone through this moment in time with the pills her father graciously provided.

Leo frantically searched through her bag, looking for what may seem like her medicine. The moment he found a ziplocked casing filled with medicines, he immediately handed it to Mallory. Having no strength in her body, Leo had to feed her with his mouth. He tilted her head and gently let the medicine in her mouth as the water helped push down the pill.

After succeeding, Leo could not help but spit out the remaining taste of the medicine. Though he wanted to react, he wondered why Mallory had to take such a medicine...

Leo stared at the big letters that was written on the case: "Niar Medicine"

The Niar medicine was quite famous for some time and Leo could not forget it. It wasn't poison but judging at the current situation, this medicine was something that helps soothe Mallory. Though Leo do not know what was the purpose... there was one thing he was worried about. The Niar Medicine was quite famous for it's side effects. One of these was what earned the nickname "The Killer Medicine."

Niar was quite famous for a medicine used to lessen the pain when a person gains power and their body was adjusting to the new power flowing inside of them. This was something non-humans go through in life. However, the same cannot be said in Mallory's situation. As her grandfather mentioned, her power had been with her ever since she was young. Judging by how Mallory acted when Leo panicked seeing her in such a painful state, Leo knew this was something that occurred on a regular basis. Why else would she just ask him for her medicine?

Leo clenched his fist at the thought of Mallory's family. Leo regretted not being able to punch the face of the a****** who dared to call himself the father of his fiancée. Just as Leo's blood boiled, he was suddenly wrapped around a comforting warmth. He instinctively looked at Mallory and almost immediately, he felt like he saw Mallory producing flowers from her body.

Being the person closest to Mallory, Leo was the most affected of the mysterious scent. Leo could feel his mind losing focus as he gazed at one thing: the pale skin that seemed to be inviting him for a quick bite.

Slowly, Leo leaned forward and held Mallory in his arms. He opened his mouth and was ready to take a bite. His fangs slightly grazed Mallory's collarbone. The ticklish and familiar sensation made Mallory tremble in surprise.

"!!!"

This was all it took before Leo could regain his consciousness. He pushed Mallory away with a hand on his mouth. He... never lost control of himself to the point of actually losing consciousness... The scent was actually dangerous.

And if Leo could feel the scent overflowing in the room, unsurprisingly, other people in the house had noticed the scent as well. Leo hurriedly created a barrier to avoid any complications. But his actions made it harder for him.

Creating a barrier means trapping the scent. The more time passes by, the thicker the scent was inside the barrier. It would make it harder for Leo to breathe.

"Sh*t!" Leo could not help but feel weak. He was about to lose consciousness once more. He reached out to hold Mallory. Was it because she was also unconscious that the scent could affect a strong level vampire like him? What should he do? If he lose his consciousness at such a timing, who would protect Mallory?

"D*mn! Mallory, you gotta stop this scent or else I'll probably go insane..!"

Leo could smell the delicious blood flowing inside Mallory. He wanted to drink... he wanted to be the only one who knew of her blood. Though he was a selfish and possessive vampire, he never had such strong intentions before. Leo hazily looked at Mallory's lips.

Leo brought his wrist on Mallory's mouth. Her fangs weren't sharp as his yet she reacted. She slowly opened her mouth and Leo had no choice but to push his wrists towards her fangs. He winced at the pain as she began to suck his blood. "Mallory..." Leo could feel Mallory wrapping her arms and legs around him. She was intoxicated... almost as if she was another person.

Once Leo felt the pain, his mind became clear. Leo took deep breathes before realizing something... This was the same scent he smelled from Mallory when they first met. Though back then, the scent was barely discernable. Was it because she drank his blood before the scent thickens? In fact, what the hell was happening? Leo was confused. Was this something half-blooded vampires experience? Or was it because of the wolf blood in Mallory's veins?

"Nn..." Mallory scrunched her brows as she felt full. Her scent slowly disappeared but not completely. She gasped for air as she finished drinking.

"Mallory?" Leo distanced himself to take a look at Mallory. She was peacefully sleeping, as if she wasn't in pain before. Leo could not help but sigh. "You'd better explain things, Darling."

As if answering, Mallory grunted as she find for a comfortable spot on top of Leo's l.a.p. However, her actions just made it difficult for Leo. "Darling..." Leo gave an embarrassed smile as he tried to calm himself, "Behave or else I might lose control. You wouldn't like that, would you?"

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"Mm..." Feeling satisfied and rested, Mallory rubbed her eyes as she woke up. In front of her was Leo's sleeping face. It was unusual for her to wake before Leo. Mallory looked closer. He looked tired. Mallory sat up straight, embarrassed by the fact that she used his arm as a pillow. That was when she noticed the holes on his wrist.

Hazy memories replayed in Mallory's head. She felt her head heating up as she squeezed her face with both hands. She took a deep breath before she tightly shut her eyes.

Uwah! How embarrassing! Why did I do that?!