Sexting With A Vampire
Chapter 117

Rebecca

I sit up in bed for the billionth time. I can't sleep. The duel taking place today has left me with this horrible dread. My heart is thumping as if I'm running. My skin is drenched in a cold sweat, and my blood feels like liquid ice in my veins. Slowly, I turn to face William. I take a deep breath as I watch him peacefully sleep, but as I stare at him, he eventually awakens.

"Rebecca?" William yawns. "What is going on?"

William sits up next to me, yawning again before turning to me with a sleepy expression. Guilt swims around inside me. I hope William didn't wake up for my sake since he needs to rest. "You should be sleeping," I whisper. "Tomorrow is a big day."

There is a soft huff of amusement. "You should be sleeping too. It's still late." After a pause, he stares at me in the dark. "Is something the matter, Rebecca?"

I hug my legs to my chest. "I'm nervous..."

William shifts behind me before his large hands land on my body. He lifts me off the mattress, placing me in his lap as if I weigh nothing more than a little toy.

My heart squeezes.

I lean back, and William's warm breath touches my ear. "Talk to me, Rebecca," his hands wrap around me in comfort, and his nose finds the nape of my neck. "Tell me what is wrong."

His voice is gravelly enough to make me shiver. I run my hand over his lightly fuzzy arm, over the tattoos and his veins.

"I'm sorry for keeping you awake," I breathe. "I'm just scared for tomorrow."

"Of the duel?" He gently asks.

I look away, feeling my heart ache at my own words. "I know your mother is the previous luna, but issuing a challenge?" I shake my head as I try to hold back my sobs. "What if you get hurt in the duel? What if Raphael accidentally burns your skin or Evan sends his bats, and you get injured? William, I can't relax-"

"You're worrying too much," William kisses the side of my face, smiling against my skin. "Don't get me wrong, I love that you care about me. I do. But this duel will just be some innocent fun. And while my mom might have lost it, I'm sure my dads won't be as severe and angry as she is over this situation. They will probably accept dueling me simply to see how far I've come."

"Are you sure?"

He strokes the tiny bump on my stomach, kissing me again. "Yes. I promise that nothing bad will happen to me tomorrow. Now, we should both get some more rest. I can massage your back until you fall asleep. How does that sound?"

***

I'm close to biting my nails right now. Kit and Greta are standing behind me, watching William crack his shoulders.

We are standing on an open field. The other pack members have formed a circle around the spectacle. By the looks of it, everyone is interested in watching the duel. Raphael's blonde hair is stuck in a ponytail. A white t-shirt is the only thing hiding his shredded chest. He is tanned from the sun and is looking pumped for the duel.

"This will be interesting," he rolls his shoulders with a smile. "Are you ready to get your a*s handed to you?"

William snorts. "I should ask you the same question."

"Two against one is rather unfair," Evan says. He is wearing a tuxedo, more refined and elegant than Raphael, prettier. He fixes his tie while his lips part to speak. "You sure you want to do this?"

"He has to," Stella's arms are crossed over her chest. Her red hair is fanning in the winds around her head. "If William wishes to keep the pack, he must show his strength. A baby is about to be born; you better be ready to protect them." A tentative smile crosses my lips.

It's a relief to hear that Stella actually cares about her son. She seemed so mad yesterday, but it must have been because of the baby and not knowing if its life would be in danger in the future.

"Oh, I want to do this," Willaim smirks. "I mean, come on? Humiliating both my dads? This will be the best day of my entire life."

Evan and Raphael exchange a glance. Both of them smile. And I realize I had no reason to worry in the first place. It might be a duel, but no one will die on this battlefield today. They all seem excited about this.

Stella holds up her hand from the middle of the field. "Let's start the duel in one... Two... Three!"

Raphael shoots lightning from his hands. Worry slashes through my throat, but William is already gone. Huh?

I blink in surprise at my mate's speed on the field but realize he must have briefly stopped time to gain an advantage.

William is rushing forward but is grabbed from the bottom of the ground by Evan. He appeared out of nowhere.

I watch him grab William's ankles to throw him off balance. William falls into the grass, and Evan turns around. "Attack him now!"

Raphael chants magic, and fire blasts from his hands. It hits William, leaving dark smoke in its wake. It blocks me from hearing my mate, and dread settles like lead in my stomach. Is the battle over?

Evan and Raphael are gathered together. Raphael straightens, glaring into the smoke while Evan fixes his cufflinks.

They lift their heads when a loud screech comes from inside the heavy smoke. It doesn't sound like a wolf, but something more significant and far more demonic.

I freeze into place.

Two orange orbs glow in the pitch-black darkness.

Is that... William?

I hold my breath, staring at a massive creature as the smoke vanishes. It has a wolf's head, but horns are growing out of it, and its long huge body reminds me of an eastern dragon.

Black fur covers the creature, and its feet are massive, clawed paws, entirely werewolf-like. It has a nose and sharp teeth, the ears of a wolf, but large feather-clad wings guarding its back.

Stella steps to stand beside me, smiling faintly. "He finally showed his true colors. Vampire blood, werewolf DNA, and the soul of a demon-I was wondering what shape my son would take. I'm glad we could inspire him to find it." I stare at her. "Wait... So this entire duel?"

Her smile is slow and cunning. "You think I want to hurt my own son and his family?"

"Uhh... I must admit your motives remain a mystery."

Stella laughs. "I understand that you're confused. We wanted to bring out the true power within William."

I slowly blink, and Stella laughs again. She seems massively entertained by my baffled reaction.

"We knew about the demon thing or had our suspicions. But we never had confirmation. Now with the Snowmoon pack threatening your baby, however, William must be at his strongest. And that's why we are here-to train him." "Oh..." I smile. "So you're on our side?"

"Of course," Stella grins. "I put on quite a show yesterday. And my acting must have been spectacular. William didn't buy it, but you looked distraught coming here today."

I snort. "You're evil."

"I'm a mother," she winks at me. "Playing pranks on my children is what I do for fun. Now, let's focus on the duel, shall we? It's not for certain that William will be able to control himself." My eyes widen. "Say what now?"

Stella glances up at the enormous wolf dragon. William is focused on both of his dads, but Stella is right-he looks somewhat disorganized.

I gulp. "What do we do if William can't control himself?"

"Ah, then we must head over to plan B."

"And what is that?"

"All of us will run for our life except for you," Stella scratches the back of her head sheepishly, appearing almost guilty. "I will pray for you, Rebecca. Hopefully, the mate-bond will save you." "What?!" I briefly stare up at my gigantic dragon mate. "You can't expect me to calm him down, can you?!"

I shriek in surprise and cover my ears when William growls. The sound is deafening, and in a matter of seconds, William is rushing toward Evan and Raphael.

He doesn't look happy-William seems ready to kill. His eyes glow in hatred, and his massive mouth opens before black flames emerge and set fire to the field.

Stella nervously laughs. "Ah, plan B might be our only choice soon. I don't think my two husbands will be able to fight William for long," she pats my shoulder, smiling. "Good luck." "Wait, what?!"

Before I know it, Stella whistles to the others, and I see Greta and Kit following her towards the forest. The pack is following Stella too, and I realize something-they all f*****g knew about this plan!