If the Alpha King and others, saw Lucas as someone horrible and a mere vengeful creature.

His mate, Melody, saw something within him.

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The eyes do not lie …

Based on Melody's ability to read one's soul, there was nothing evil in Lucas eyes.

Only pain, longing for a family and hope for a miracle.

Seeing right through Lucas, it was a relief for Melody that the older brother of Malia is not like the man painted by Chloe and the rest.

For Melody, Lucas may have done terrible and horrifying things but one individual deserves redemption if they choose to be.

Unlike some other creatures who chooses to be evil and dark, to remain in misery and darkness was also a choice of an individual.

Though there were scars and markings of darkness of his soul.

Usually, Melody's eyes gleams brightly in a shade of blue every time she tries to read one's soul.

Malia reprimanded Melody not to do it again without her permission.

Since her last soul reading, this was her third time ever to use it once again.

Melody's ability {_Soul Reading_} was activated when things were revealed about Lucas' past.

Her eyes only gleams brightly when Melody's ability goes deeper in reading one's soul.

"The darkness in you was lifted. But the scars in your soul is very evident." Melody unconsciously touched the face of Lucas while reading his soul.

While hanging with his wrists tied up through the unbreakable chains, Lucas was evidently flustered from the sudden gesture of Melody.

As soon as she realized the growing intimacy between the two, Melody released her hold of Lucas.

"I am sorry! I did not mean to spout some non-sense." Melody recomposed herself.

Her touch caused waves of pleasure towards Lucas.

Forgetting the words which Melody uttered about Malia.

But Melody was able to regain her composure and get back to the concern she wanted to share.

After faking a cough.

"You must avoid Malia if ever she succumbed to darkness." Melody advised Lucas.

"I just hope she is still alive and nothing bad happened to her. Knowing King Lionel's army can do. They can do a lot of unthinkable things to my sister." a worry which invaded the mind of Lucas.

"Malia is a powerful being. I doubt she would die or lose against the army of the king of vampires. My only worry is her giving in to her dark powers. If that is the case, it will be fourth darkening."

Confusion was plaguing Lucas.

"What do you mean fourth darkening? Why are you so sure she would not lose her life?"

"It's because I have seen her go completely dark. Her dark powers taking over her entire senses." Melody explained to Lucas.

She continued while stepping away from Lucas.

"During her first darkening, she exuded with great power. And saved us from an accident.

Second Darkening, she became more driven to defeat her enemies. Eliminating them all mercilessly. Her third darkening was pretty much different. After defeating all enemies, she wanted to fight further and turned against her allies. Resulting death to few!"

Elaborating further …

"Thus, if ever she goes fourth darkening. I doubt she would even care if you are her brother. Her thirst for power becomes worse in every darkening. A warning was given to us, if Malia gives in to her dark powers and went completely dark, in her 6th time will be irreversible."

"What do you mean irreversible?"

"She will go completely dark permanently with no point of return."

"Then how do you pull her back to her normal self?" Lucas asked.

"We get her back through my enchanted song. And if you do intend to get her, do not engage with her if she has completely become dark."

"If I do not bring her back, the Alpha King will not set you free. And if I bring her back, she will be reunited with that man. He will only further hurt her. Then if ever she becomes completely dark, I must avoid her. I think all options look unsatisfying for me. I am starting to doubt myself if I can do this on my own." Lucas doubted himself.

For the longest time, Lucas never felt this way again.

Doubting himself and unsure …

"Sometimes you need to learn in sharing the burden. Stop doing it on your own. That's why maybe … just maybe … you have not achieved what you were longing for because you do things on your own."

At that moment, Lucas realized how things made sense when he was doing things on his own.

No one to share his burden.

"I … don't know if …" Lucas stopped in the middle of his words as he further contemplated on his past mistakes.

The guards informed Melody with her remaining time.

Before they could escort Melody to her designated private chamber.

"Few minutes left for you lady!" the royal guard informed Melody.

"I know!" Melody rolled her eyes after loudly replying to the royal guard.

"While I am gone, will you behave and refrain from getting in trouble?" Lucas requested from his mate.

A smile was formed in Melody's face.

"I am not your sister! Definitely, I will not be in trouble." Melody's reply.

Both chuckled at the thought of Malia or Selene having trouble most of the time due to her free-spirited nature.

"So … this means you accept me as your mate?" Lucas took all his courage asking Melody this particular question.

…

…

There was no immediate response from Melody.

"At least I am not rejecting you."

Looking at Lucas with so much hope.

Indeed her eyes were filled with hope and beauty.

Which Lucas got drowned into.

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Meanwhile,

[-In the Northern Fortress-]

The Grand Vampire Elder Amelia provided all the requests of Malia.

From her preferred wardrobe …

Down to her last request were prepared by Amelia.

Upon completing all the tasks given to her.

Doubts started to creep in.

'Am I doing this right?'

'Will she be a better choice than my own nephew?'

'Is her power enough to defeat the vampire king?'

Some of the thoughts visited her shaken her core.

As she enters the spacious vacant room within the northern fortress.

It dawned on Amelia regarding the uncanny ritual which Malia was performing at that time.

To her east was a blazing torch of fire …

To her west was the empty pool of water …

To her south were pots of flowers …

To her north was a strong gust of wind …

And above her was a silver blue bracelet coated with diamonds and blue magical gem.

Floating above her.

Malia summoned the elements surrounding her.

Remy entered the huge spacious room with the sight of Malia to behold.

In her awe of Malia's power, she could not help but express her disbelief and fascination.

"Am I seeing this right, Grand Elder? Four Elements?" Remy seeking for confirmation.

"Yes, Remy! It is right! She can control all those four major elements. As I said, she is a powerful creature." Amelia reassured Remy.

"What is she planning to do now?" Remy wondered.

"Something no good to come out of. I finally realize that …"

Remy looked at Amelia waiting for her answer as they watch Malia do her thing.

"So, it is better to be her ally than to be her enemy! Is that what you trying to say Grand Elder?"

The four elements gathered around Malia at her command.

Swirling around her. Then being absorbed by her magical bracelet.

Moments after …

A bright light flashed from the bracelet.

Then a victorious smile was apparent on Malia's expression.

"Oh, Empress! We have gathered all of those you have requested in the basement." Amelia bowed along with Remy upon giving their report to the one they serve.

Wearing her newly made elemental bracelet before responding to the report of Amelia.

"That's great then!" Malia's reply while being marveled at her new creation.

It made the two vampires more curious at the sight of the newly made elemental bracelet.

"If we may … there is something I would like to ask …" Amelia conveyed her curiosity.

…

…

Malia looked at the Grand Vampire Elder closely and seriously.

"Hmmm … okay? Ask away!" She uttered.

"For what purpose you have made that elemental bracelet? And how come you can control all elements?"

A deep sigh was released by Malia, "I made this elemental bracelet so I could amplify my elemental abilities and tap unto the other elements without difficulty. After all … I need to reinforce my powers and reassure my victory against the king of vampires."

She continued,

"We will be visiting the king of vampires sooner than you expect it to be!"

Both vampires were utterly stunned at the plan of Malia to challenge the king of vampires this early with less preparation.

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