"How do you feel being out in the open after a long time in rehabilitation?" Asher asked Gideon who was finally let out of the tube after he had mastered his control.

"Alive and ready to kick some asses"

"Sadly, there's no ass to be kicked at the moment " Asher informed him, picked up his car keys from the table in the living room which had been replaced after the old one was broken during the attack on Raphael.

"Make yourself comfortable for the time being, don't go out in the open since temptation might just be around the corner " Gideon was advised.

"Fine " He agreed reluctantly.

Asher walked over to the garage, picked a simple car, and drove to school. Since his mate left, he had been feeling lethargic and cranky and though he wanted to stay home, he had troublesome students to look after.

"Morning principal" Students greeted with a bow as soon as he stepped out of his car.

"Can we talk? "

Asher was surprised, his mate's brother was the first human to desire his company this morning? What a strange day.

"To my office," He said curtly and made his way into the school with Trevor trailing after him.

They walked through the hallway screaming with students chattering and preparing for the morning lessons.

Asher didn't give a second glance to any of them until he stopped abruptly beside a group of boys hanging around a locker and looking away when they felt the principal's heated gaze on them.

"The video was really interesting, I enjoyed every bit of it, " He told them.

"Huh?"

Confusion flashed across their faces before it widened to the size of saucers as realization dawned on them.

A crude smile that sent goosebumps down their arm played across Asher's face as he asked, "Do I need to remind you all what awaits you?"

They gulped and chorused," No!"

"Good then, see you in detention " Asher strode away.

The kids breathed a sigh of relief as soon as the principal left - that man was so scary. No matter how much they wanted him out, he remained unmoving in that position.

But they were in the wrong this time, underaged and watching porn on the school grounds with the school network, that was a serious offense.

Yet, how did they get caught? All they knew was that the cell phone disappeared without warning and no matter how much they searched, they could not find it. How did it get into the principal's possession?

The kids looked where the principal passed through and shivered, there was something spooky about that man!.

"Have a seat " He gestured to Trevor when they got to his office.

Trevor took a deep breath and sat down. Inwardly, he was frightened and his hands were clammy with sweat- something was repelling about this vampire, he couldn't just put his finger around it.

But he was the man of the house, the safety of his family was on his shoulder, he had to be brave in times like this.

Asher urged him, " You wanted us to talk, talk turkey "

"What do you want from my sister?"

The vampire's eyes twinkled with amusement, "Is that all?"

"What's my sister and your connection with her and Daniel"

"Is that all?" He asked again.

Trevor pursed his lips.

"Final chance"

"Did you do it with her? I know she sneaked out last night. There was no way she could have gone to Kinney when it was obvious she'd left for there tomorrow, so I narrowed the list down to you "

Asher smiled, then sank further into his seat that made Trevor want to slap that smugness off his face.

"Do you love your sister? "

"Of course I do, why would be here when it's so obvious I hate the sight of you creatures?"

"Then I believe you're qualified to hear this" Asher added, "Be warned, whatever you hear today will bring the misery, if not the death of your sister"

Trevor frowned, what could be so dangerous about this piece of information that his sister would die once it was exposed.

"Fine, I'm ready to hear it "

"For your first question, I want nothing but the opportunity to love and shower Lia with all my attention"

Trevor snorted, "She has a boyfriend already, get in line "

Asher's eyes flashed, "Do I need to gag you while you listen?"

Trevor shut his mouth at once, this vampire was a crazy one.

"For your second question, your sister is a hybrid"

Trevor stood up from the shock, "That's impossible, my parents are clearly humans"

"You're right, that's impossible. Her creation is clearly against nature and the council would do everything in its power to get rid of her once they have an idea of what she is "

Trevor gripped his hair, the information was too complicated to digest.

Yes, he was a new hunter but he had been fed the basic information of all supernatural creatures, their strong points and weaknesses and so far, this was his first time hearing about a made-hybrid.

"H-how is that possible?"

And then Asher began his story from the genesis; telling him about the dark witches, Burning Eaglets, the Great Purge, the prophecy, and of course his sister's mates "

"So you're trying to tell me that you and Daniel are like her two destined husbands?"

"Soulmates" Asher clarified.

"And you both slept with her!"

Veins bulged from Trevor's face, he was boiling with anger. His precious innocent sister had a threesome? She had been tainted by these dark creatures?! How would their mom react when he hears of this? It wasn't one but two?!

"Can you please wipe away those dirty thoughts from your head, it's kind of disgusting " Asher told him.

"You can read my thoughts too?" Trevor was astonished, wasn't Dan the telepath? And yes, he had been researching the Nicoli clan lately and their capabilities.

"With that look on your face I don't need to be a telepath and please sit back down" came the vampire's instructions.

Trevor obeyed but he was no longer comfortable, he needed to let this feeling of frustration out before he exploded. He has failed his father; he let his sister get exploited by two men.

"You can feel rest assured, we haven't slept with your sister"

"Like I would believe you," Trevor spat.

Asher rested his arms on the desk and leaned forward, "It's up to you to believe me or not, but Daniel and I made a pact not to copulate with your sister until she makes her choice"

"Why? Because both of you are her mates?" Trevor laughed, " Oh please, stop deceiving my sister with that." Trevor dropped the bomb.

"Once my sister returns to this town, I'll do everything within my power to convince my mother to take us out of here, if it means separating you two from her"

"You do that and she dies"

"What do you mean "

"Of course, why was I expecting you messily humans to understand us?" Asher shook his head.

"What do you mean my sister would die?"

"Your sister is bound to us in ways you'd never understand since you're a human unmated to a supernatural. Once mated, it's like having half a heart and we have to join with the other mate to make it complete. Which is why we could live for centuries yet still feel unfulfilled until we find them - our mates "

Trevor was at a crossroad, he didn't know what to believe anymore. His mind told him all this was illogical but this month, he had seen things he would never in this lifetime believe existed. But Trevor's heart wants to believe that his sister was making the right choice here.

"Also, even as powerful as the Council is, they tread carefully when it comes to issues concerning mates. "

Asher stood to his feet and concluded," Fine, you can take her away if you want but I can assure you Trevor; you don't ever want to find out how rabid a werewolf can get or how crazy an Alpha can go because of his mate. You can leave now "

Trevor stood with a heavy heart, it was like the world's problem was dumped on his shoulder and it was weighing him down.

"Unless you truly want your sister dead, I wouldn't need to advise you that whatever we discussed stays in this room"The vampire warned him.

Trevor threw a glance over his shoulder, "You don't need to remind me, I'll do everything in my power to keep her safe"

"Let's hope so "

Trevor left while Asher plonked down on his seat, he had taken a risk here but it was worth it.

Her brother was headstrong but loyal, once he was passionate about something or someone, he would protect it to the end - he had to plant his seed before the hunters brainwashed him completely.

Asher was still going through the next plan in his head when he felt a sudden ripple in his office, someone was here with him.

He ducked to the right, a stake flew past him but he couldn't see the welder but snatched the weapon away.

It wasn't a witch, he could sense it - this was a fellow vampire who seemed to have the soul projection ability. If he was right, then his attacker's body was nearby.

The person had stopped attacking which means he or she was returning to their body.

Asher sped to the rooftop, which was the only place in the school building they could hide their body comfortably without fear of being manipulated by this time of the day.

He was right, there was a figure lying on the rooftop and dressed in denim and hoods. Just as he reached the body, the soul returned and her eyes opened causing Asher to freeze as he stared into eyes identical to his.

"I believe you have been fine, father"