THE FORBIDDEN DEN

intently to the young man standing before them. A picture

magical powers. There's a creature who has lived there for more than a thousand years, but no one knows what h

her hand. "Yes, Ashley," the teac

And what's the proof that there's a creature

ever returned. Everyone who has ever entered the building never made it out alive, creating fear amon

inquired again, eager for more detai

ed, causing the studen

xist?" Ashley asked,

set eyes on them. No one knows what they look lik

she was just 11, they believed an animal had killed him, bu

to gain strength, with humans being their primary source; and hybrid vampires, who have the blood of more than one creature running through their veins. Ashley sank de

eir claws - tears streamed down Ashley's face. Her father had two marks on his neck, which she thought were from an animal attack.

to bear the pain of uncertainty any longer, Ashley decided she had to get

ttention. He was incredibly attractive, and the students couldn't help but admire him. However, Ashley recognized him as

rred student," he introduced himself with a ch

a seat beside her," the teacher gestured to

ing caught his attention. He sensed the scent of a vampire i

ontinue the class," the teacher's

ng, black, shiny hair tied in a ponytail, her pretty eyelashes, and her perfectly pointed nose all captivated him. He found himself lost in admiration of her beauty, wondering if sh

er's reminder snapped him out of his tr

yone could grasp what was happening, Ashley gathered her bag a

bench, she cupped her face in her hands and cried. The truth about her father's death weighe

find him standing there. He offered her a handkerchief, but she

crossed. "I'm Jasmin... Jasmin Reyes. And you?"

bag, and tried to walk away. However, he gr

you out of your mind? Do you touch anybody you meet on the road? Don't

ross paths with you again. If you do, you'll regret it. Rubbish!" Wi

strength. No woman had ever talked to him like that, but

noticed a familiar presence - a vampire. Not just any vamp

n a while," M

r building up within him. He remembered the

like what I'll do to you. Excuse me," Jasmin said coldl

r letting you go unharmed?" Miguel taun

fortunately, that's the biggest mistake he ever made," h

lenge him? I'll advise you to stay far away from him and never let your paths cross again like he told you. Because

ds echoed in his head. How dare that vampire be

to quench it, but there were no humans around. In a blink of an eye, he

ir, following the scent until he found a woman waiting for a vehicle. Without hesitation, he pounced, p

d as he licked the bloodstains from his mouth. He vanished in