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^^Lara

Lara's POV

Mila had a bored look on her face while manspreading. I ignored her impatient look and focused on touching up my makeup. I then played with my hair, making Mila groan. I smirked as she flopped onto the bed and groaned. A knock on the door sounded for the 5th time.

"We're so late." Mila turned on her side. "I don't understand why you're putting effort into your appearance since you're already naturally stunning."

"Because..." I gave myself a final once over in the mirror. "I need to be the best arm candy for you." Mila rolled her eyes at my words. "I'm ready."

"I'm not even gonna make a snarky remake because it took an eternity and a half for you to agree to that dress."

"I like to stand out, not blend in." I smoothed out the red velvet dress.

"And of course it had to be the one with the highest slit." Mila smirked and held her blazer over her shoulder. "You look hot."

"And you look sexy." I smirked and unbuttoned her button down until it was to my liking. "Always show extra skin." I husked and stepped back.

"You're making it really hard to-" Mila was interrupted by another knock on the door. "Well, I guess that makes the decision." I chuckled and allowed her to open the door.

Mila and I walked in the direction of the ballroom. There was security around us, so Mila stopped and told them to give her space. They shared skeptical looks, but she commanded them again. They had no choice, but to obey the beta. Mila waited until they were out of hearing range to face me.

"I need to speak with you." I gave her my undivided attention. "Stay-"

"Amelia." Dante approached us with a smile. I knew he was faking it since I could feel his scorn for me. "Your father has just arrived. Let's go before he enters the room."

Mila nodded and led me inside. The moment we entered, Mila was swept in a different direction. I stayed by the buffet and allowed her to mingle with the guests. I noticed Dante's lookalike, aka Enzo Ricci, enter. He received a standing ovation for simply walking into the room. He took to the center of the room and delivered a speech. I tuned him out because his speech was so basic.

Enzo and his wife approached Mila. I squinted because I had to make sure that was actually Mila's mom. It's weird to know that she doesn't have any siblings in this realm.

"How you holding up?" I heard munching next to me.

"As best as I can in a room that would love to defang me." I faced Ellio. "How is it being the only kid here?"

"I'm not a kid!" I smirked since that's the reaction I wanted from him. "And hella boring." He ate more food.

"Didn't your parents ever tell you not to talk to strangers?" I grabbed the wine glass out of his hands and sipped it.

"Rude." He glared. "And you're Mia's mate, so... you're practically family?"

"You don't sound so sure about that." I smirked while he blushed. "I'm teasing you."

"I know." Ellio smiled. "The thing is that Mia has always been my favorite cousin... despite the age difference." He joked. "So if she's happy with you, then I'm more than willing to accept you."

"That's very progressive of you, Ellio. Thank you." I paused as I observed Dante's half smile. He was involved in a conversation with 7 people. Enzo was speaking, causing the others to laugh and Dante to remain poise. "Ellio?" He hummed at me. "Is everything alright at home?" He gave me a confused look. "It's just that your dad seems... overwhelmed."

"Oh, ya. He has a lot on his plate. He told us that he's gonna have a lot of responsibilities soon." Ellio shrugged and ate more food.

"I see." I muttered. "As much as I enjoy your presence, I think you should get going. A lot of side eyes are being sent this way." I whispered, making him look around and notice the judgmental stares.

"Oh, well... I'll see you around?" I nodded, making him smile before walking off.

I resumed my silent observation of the event. Mila was somehow able to excuse herself from the guests. A smile adorned her face, but I could tell it was her mask. I arched a brow the closer she got. When no one could see her face, she dropped the smile. I opened my mouth to speak, but she beat me to it.

"Je n'ai pas de raison exacte, mais reste loin de Dante. Quelque chose ne v-" (I don't know the exact reason, but stay away from Dante. Something isn't ri-)

"The vampire, now?" I turned to face Enzo.

It took me a moment to respond since my mind was short circuiting over Mila speaking in French. Clearly, she didn't want others to overhear us. It also raised an alarm since we were on the same page. We both got weird vibes from-

"Yes." Mila answered for me. "Lara meet my parents." Mila spoke.

"Enzo." Enzo gave me a half smile.

Even though his greeting wasn't overly friendly, it was still more inviting than Dante's. It's weird, but the hostility I got from him was like any father trying to intimidate their daughter's partner. Not necessarily because I'm a vampire.

"Alpha." I lowered my head. "It's a pleasure to-"

My voice got caught in my throat as Dante stalked towards us. He played it off like an innocent gesture of placing his arm around his brother's shoulders. What then shocked us was him revealing his claws and ripping out Enzo's windpipe. Mila gasped and her mother screamed. All eyes were suddenly on us. Enzo gripped his neck to apply pressure to the wound while his blood spurted out. I convulsed since his blood smelted so enticing and it was wetting my dress and skin.

I was able to distract myself from the blood by glancing around the room. I watched as some of the security began fighting each other. This is literally a coup. Dante then ripped out Mila's mother's heart. Mila was stunned and was still like a statue. Dante smirked before slashing at Mila. However, I sped in front of her and received the strike. I grimaced and stuttered backwards. Mila was able to grab ahold of herself and kick Dante away.

"Are you alright?" She cupped my head.

"Your fucked up uncle is leading a coup. Are you alright?" Mila glanced towards her dead parents.

"I will be." She controlled her emotions. "We need to g-" Mila's eyes widened before she blocked Dante's strike.

Mila had to use two hands to push against his wrist. She gritted her teeth and swiped his leg. Dante crashed onto the floor while Mila flipped herself up. Mila grabbed my wrist and dragged me behind her. I yanked Mila back from being sliced in half. I then kicked the security through a window. I flitted to another one and ripped his head off. I then drank his blood, increasing my strength. I threw his corpse across the room and allowed my eyes to flash black.

"SONO LA NUOVA ALFA ORA! ORA, UCCIDERLI!" (I'm the new alpha. Now, kill them) Dante pointed at us.

I grabbed Mila by the waist and pulled her into me, narrowly escaping a knife. Mila kicked the weapon from the man's hands while I slapped his head off. Mila and I fought a few more guys until we reached the doors. We threw them open and sprinted out of the room.

As Mila and I ran around a corner, a security guard swung a metal rod at us. I managed to duck, but the rod struck Mila, in the back of the head. She collapsed to the ground and clutched her bleeding head. All I was was black and ripped the guy apart in a matter of seconds. I then began to panic as blood pooled out Mila's head. I dropped to my knees and ripped my dress. I wrapped the fabric around Mila's head and applied pressure to stop the bleeding. It was hard to focus since her blood smelt so inviting, but I fought through the temptation.

Mila's face was contorted in pain. She managed to open her eyes and look at me. I'm sure she saw the panic in my face, which is why I was shocked when she smiled. Mila suddenly launched herself into my arms, catching me off guard. I fell onto my back with her on top. Mila squeezed me tight and nuzzled her face into my chest.

"I remember everything!" Mila excitedly announced.

"So all it took was you getting whacked in the head?" I snickered before pulling her into a passionate kiss. "I've missed you, my love."

"I would say me too, but I didn't." She stuck her tongue out, making me lightly bite it. "Something tells me we have to go though." We quickly stood.

"Because your wacko uncle decided to take the throne by force."

"We're in the paradox realm where everything is backwards. Meaning that Dante's betrayal seems about right." Mila took my hand and led me away.

I managed to pull off the air vent, so that we could hide inside the wall. I then used my magic to place the covering over the hole while simultaneously blocking our scents. Mila and I watched as the security ran past us and began sniffing the area. I then blocked them from hearing our heart rates or breathing. The wolves clicked their tongues before racing off. Mila tapped me and motioned for me to crawl behind her.

I was really enjoying the view of her plump ass in my face. I couldn't help myself and gently bit her ass. Mila gasped and glared at me. I snickered, so she used her foot to lightly kick me in the chest. We eventually made our way back to the bloody ballroom. Mila and I gazed down to see Dante smirking at the guards loyal to Enzo before beheading them. Dante's men fell to a kneeling position and saluted him.

"Mio fratello era debole. Credeva che dovremmo coesistere con altre specie quando dovrebbero adorarci. Raduneremo tutti quelli che sono sotto di noi e li costringeremo all'esilio. E poi marceremo in Siberia ed elimineremo i vampiri. Enzo era troppo empatico e si rifiutò di uccidere i vampiri che vivevano in aree remote. Ma non li lascerò prosperare. Sono morti e chiunque si opponga a noi è morto!" (My brother was weak. He believed that we should coexist with other species when they should worship us. We will gather all those below us and force them into exile. And then we will march to Siberia and eliminate the vampires. Enzo was too empathetic and refused to kill vampires who lived in remote areas. But I won't let them thrive. They are dead and anyone who opposes us is dead!)

"ALFA! ALFA! ALFA!" The security chanted.

"He really is a madman." I whispered to Mila.

"Ya, let's get out of here."

Mila managed to find an opening to the outside. She kicked the cover off and jumped down. I followed after her and realized we were in an alleyway. Mila quickly took my hand and speed walked onto the sidewalk. We dropped our hands and kept our heads low as we shuffled between the crowd.

"Shit." Mila cursed and nudged her head upwards.

I followed her line of sight to see all the jumbotrons change to a video of Dante. Mila subtly grabbed my hand and led me into an adjacent alleyway. No one paid attention and kept moving until soldiers on the street screamed at people to pay attention and beat those who ignored them. Soon, everyone stopped and stared at the screen.

Dante went on to say that Enzo was an unstable leader and murdered his wife in a fit of rage. Dante, the noble one, attempted to save the Luna, but failed. In an attempt to save the Luna, he accidentally murdered his beloved brother. The crowd gasped at the fact that Enzo was dead. Humbly, Dante stated that he'd take the title of alpha. The crowd began screaming and demanded that Mila be made alpha. I guess Dante forgot to state that she's dead.

Dante obviously received word of the crowd's anger and stated that Mila was an enemy of the state. People began to scream in protest and fight against the soldiers. Soon, multiple fights broke out. Dante stated that Mila was to be captured dead or alive and he was now the leader.

"This is crazy." Mila muttered. "We have a target on our heads."

"Any ideas where we should flee to?"

"Yes, the place he wishes to invade." I gave Mila a confused look until I got it. "Let's go to Siberia and meet your family."


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