Author's note: this is from Sergio's point of view

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This day became a fucking nightmare.

My instincts told me something is off when the young master went to that reunion.

I should have stayed in bed and pretended that today didn't happen but noooo, I had to go and investigate because I feared that he will make a mess and ruin more than ten years of staying under the radar.

Next, I found out that Sanya is back. I was worried about how her presence will change things, but soon I realized that was only the tip of the iceberg of my problems because there was a vampire breathing down my neck and the big revelation for the day was that Sanya IS Seraphina Mezzanotte! What the hell?

I couldn't agree with the vampire more. We need to stay away from Seraphina and Aldus and… only if the young master would listen, things would be great.

I knew that he is set on her, but I didn't imagine that he will make a spectacle and jump into her car. It looked like a scene from an action movie.

I cursed my luck. Now what?

I heard my wolf growling and I wanted to shut him up. Yes, I know we are in trouble!

And then someone turned off the lights.

My whole body burned from the inside, and I opened my eyes to find myself in a dark room with a light pointing at my face.

Why am I tied to a chair?

I tried yanking myself free, but those leather straps that were keeping my wrists secured behind my back felt like the strongest chains ever made and wouldn't budge. Are they enchanted?

"Are you awake, wolf?", I heard a condescending voice and a shadow moved behind the light that was blinding me.

'Hey, now is a good time to start talking to me!', I urged my wolf who was completely silent.

Something was off. Really off.

As much as my wolf is not talking to me for the last decade, I was aware of his presence, yet now he was completely missing. What the hell?

Don't panic, Sergio! Calm down and analyze the situation!

And then it hit me… I was unable to feel my wolf and the burning pain from the inside… it meant only one thing, wolfsbane.

The person who got me was not only aware that I'm a werewolf, but he also knew how to deal with one.

Ah, shit! The straps holding me are not enchanted. The problem is that I'm weak. With the wolfsbane in my system, I'm barely better than a human.

Is this how things end?

Well, maybe my strength and reflexes are gone, but I still have my mind. Think, Sergio. Think!

"Are you a hunter? You can't do this. There will be consequences. I didn't endanger any humans."

The man chuckled. "Do you really think that works? Unless your pack members search for you and come up with some evidence, no one will care that you are gone. No one."

I knew he was right, but I had to try something, alright?

There was a time when creature hunters followed rules, and not only followed, but they were enforcing them. However, since my Alpha is gone, everyone is doing whatever they want in the shadows and the hunters are among the worst offenders.

They feel threatened by our speed, strength, and powers, and they would do anything to enhance their bodies and suppress us. Bastards.

The light moved and then I saw his face. It's the same vampire from the restaurant.

He sneered at me. "You see… just like the hunters, I don't care about rules and consequences because when I'm done with you, there will be no one to talk about it."

"You told me to stay away from the girl and I did.", I pointed out the fact.

He clicked his tongue. "But then you chased after her companion, and she told me to find out why you did that."

I could see that he was enjoying this. Bastard!

"I was trying to keep him away from your Miss, just how you requested."

He tilted his head. "Why would you care if a human is getting close to my Miss?"

"Because he is my boss. I'm keeping an eye on him and if he is close to your Miss, then I will be also."

"Your boss?"

Ah, finally I got his attention. "My name is Sergio, and Drago Orsini is my employer…"

I told him how I'm working for the young Master for the last decade. First as his bodyguard and then as his assistant. Of course, I didn't say I came with him from Italy or anything before that, our official story is that we crossed paths in London. It's the same story I prepared in advance with the young master, and if the vampire checks, the young master will confirm.

"You see, all this is a misunderstanding.", I said to the vampire.

"My young Miss will decide on that…", his stiff expression didn't reveal his thoughts, but his eyes were hungry for blood. My blood.

I hate vampires. They think of everyone as food.

He is calling Sanya, I mean… Seraphina? "Wait! Can you not reveal that I'm a werewolf?"

"She knows.", he said mockingly.

"But Mr. Orsini is not aware of my identity, and I would like to keep my job." The first part was true, and probably the second one as well, as I didn't know how young master would react if he finds out I'm a werewolf.

The vampire arched his eyebrow and continued fiddling with his phone.

Ah! Is my young master sucked dry by Aldus's daughter? Or is she chopping him off in order to use his organs for experiments?

The young master is head over heels for her and he will give her his liver willingly!

I listened to the vampire's phone call, and I was surprised to hear how his demeanor changed. From a ruthless interrogator, he turned into an obedient servant in an instant.

"His name is Sergio, and he works for Mr. Orsini as his assistant…" He glanced at me. "That's what the wolf said. … I warned the werewolf previously to keep his distance from you. His intention was to keep Mr. Orsini from getting close to you because the werewolf knows who Master Aldus is… Just a moment."

The vampire narrowed his eyes at me. "What's the name of your pack?"

What should I say? I can't lie because if he checks I will be in more trouble than I am currently. Well, here it goes… "I don't have a pack."

He snorted and returned to his phone call, "He is a loner, not associated with any pack."

I thought that the call went rather well, and then I heard the vampire say, "What should I do with him? I can dispose of him if you wish. Better safe than sorry."

I couldn't believe this!

Sanya Bogdan, a scrawny human girl is about to decide my fate? Well, maybe she is not a scrawny human girl now, but that's what she was until recently!

Ever since I left Italy, I'm sinking lower and lower, and this is definitely my lowest point.

I used to be a powerful shaman, someone everyone respected, yet look at me now. I'm captured by a vampire, my wolf is out of my reach, and an insignificant human girl is about to decide if I live or die. Great, just great.

The vampire was not happy with the girl's response, and I assumed I will survive another day, only to live with this eternal embarrassment.

I saw the vampire approach me with a syringe.

"Wait! What is that?"

He snickered. "Just something to make sure you don't know where this is. Oh, right… do you want us to drop you off where we found you or do you have a location in mind?"

I groaned internally. It seems he will knock me out again. If I get another dose of wolfsbane, it will take a long time to get it out of my system.

Another thing got my attention; he said 'us' which means there are more of them. Bloodsuckers.

"Can you leave me next to my apartment?" It sounded better than being ditched on the busy street.

"Sure. My Miss seems to like your boss, so we will do this for you."

He smiled maliciously and jabbed the syringe in my shoulder, and then the lights went off again. He didn't even ask for the address!

I hate vampires.

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