I rubbed my eyes with heels of my hands in order to make sure that it was all true. My heart thudded inside my chest as I met her eyes again. Those bright green eyes were so captivating that I couldn't remove my gaze from them.

"S-Sera?" I whispered. She was leaning against the window of my bedroom dressed in all black. Her beautiful black hair were falling on her shoulders and lips looked naturally red. I wondered how someone could be so beautiful. And it pleased me to know that someone so beautiful was my mate.

"Hi Daniel," she returned in a calm melodic voice. The urge of being near to her took over and walked to her enveloping her in a tight hug. The connection I had always felt towards her intensified at the contact. She wrapped her arms around me feeling it too.

"I've missed you." I mumbled in her hair.

"Me too," she replied and those words made my heart jump with joy.

I pulled away staring into her moss green eyes and lowered my head to claim her lips. Her soft lips moved against mine in a slow pace. I wanted more of her. So much more. Her wet tongue caressed my bottom lip and I opened my mouth to allow her entry. I pulled her closer to me. Her weight settled on me. She tilted her head for better access. I followed her as she led the kiss. She bit my lower lips teasingly.

"Sera," I moaned.

Her lips left mine and I felt the loss instantly.

"For God's sake can you stop taking her name while I'm kissing you?" A whinny voice completely different from Sera's said. I opened my eyes to find a blonde straddling me. Reality hit me with a force that left me speechless.

Sera is not here.

"After amazing last night I thought I would take care of you when you wake up at the morning. I kiss you and you moan that Royal Blood's name." She narrowed her eyes at me. "You want her? You have told everyone that she is evil and you want her. This is disgusting. How could you want some vile creature like her?"

I didn't even think once before snapping her neck and pulling it off her body with my bare hands. I threw her headless limp body across the room.

How dare she insult Sera like that? I'd kill anyone who said a bad thing about my lovely Sera. She is going to be their queen. They better respect her or I will kill every single one of those creatures.

But first I have to dispose this dirty creature's body.

** **

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"What do you mean they are searching for me?" I asked Dave quietly.

I had returned to the pack in search of Daniel but he was not there. Dave gave me rather astonishing news. Wilson told me the full details. Everyone in among supernatural world knows I'm a Royal Blood and so is Blood Devil.

And that bastard had sent me to the pack to find a Royal Blood and when I couldn't find one he banished me from Vampire Kingdom. He knew I was a Royal Blood. He always knew. He had fooled me. Always. That's why he called me Serenity, just like Selene and Matthew. Did he know I was a Royal Blood when he met me first time? He did, didn't he? I still don't know why he sent me back to the pack. And I most definitely don't know why he imposed Harry. Something was missing in this story. Actually, everything was missing in this story. I may have knowledge of using my powers now but when it comes to this Royal Blood's actual stuff, my mind is blank.

And now I'm target of every supernatural being on earth. I can take them down with my strength. But my powers will not work completely until I'm not with my mate. And that makes me wonder if Daniel is real mate... or Blood Devil.

Blood Devil and I are of same species. We both are Royal Bloods. Maybe because of that he is my real mate and not Daniel. Isn't that's what I've been told?

~~Flashback

"This line," Miles pointed the thin line, "is your mating bond with Daniel." He said as if telling a child about new thing. "And this," he pointed at the other thick line, "is the usual werewolf bond, a strong one."

Flashback ends~~

I've always felt something for Blood Devil. I've been attracted to him. I admit that. But there was a spark with Daniel too. This is so much confusing. What is happening here?

I squeezed my eyes shut and pushed all these thoughts aside. I had to concentrate on the matter in hand now. Every single creature is after me. And I can't take them down single handedly. First I have to find my mate. I'm completely sure that Blood Devil is my mate and not Daniel.

I have to find Blood Devil. Where he could be? California?

"You have to prove them that you are not bad. They all think the history of Royal Bloods is wrong. But something is amiss here. And I found about that from Alpha Wayne." Dave told me.

"Where is Alpha Wayne?" I asked incredulously.

"He is in hospital," He answered rather hesitantly.

"Hospital?" I was surprised.

"Yeah. Hospital. He was injected with silver to the point that he almost died. Luckily he was found by Ethan and we transferred him to hospital. On his way he told me about a book. After reading it I think false information is spread. It doesn't explain much though. Alpha Wayne narrowly escaped but he has been in coma since then. I guess he knows more." Wilson replied.

"Dang it. He is in coma. We have to do something to get him out of coma." I gritted my teeth. And I knew how to do that. I am a Royal Blood after all.

"We have been trying with no success. It's been months. Alpha is not waking and doctors predict he won't ever wake up from this state."

"Then I have to go inside his brain." I said simply.

"Go inside his brain?" Dave frowned.

"I'm a Royal Blood. I can do anything." I smirked up at him. There was a slight twitch in his lips.

"Let's see then." He smiled.

Soon Wilson and Ethan left us alone. Dave is Alpha of the Moonstone pack now. Daniel has passed the mantle to his shoulders. Wilson is the Beta. I'm happy that the pack is in good hands now. But Daniel is up to something. He has teamed up with Vladimir. And the combination is not good. In fact it is evil. I have a feeling that something ominous is going to happen in near future. Very ominous.

"So, where's Manny?" I asked Dave. He smiled fondly at the mention of his mate.

"She is fine. Heavily pregnant. In next month I'll be a father."

"That's amazing," I whispered. I hope everything is fine by next month and after that. I want my nephew or niece to live in a happy environment. Again that bad feeling gnawed my gut.

"I've not told her about anything going around." He told me. I understood why he hadn't. I nodded at him. "She will take too much stress if I tell her anything and I don't want that."

"You are doing it right Dave. Stress is not good for Manny right now."

"She misses you." he said. I smiled knowing it was completely true. I was a bad friend for leaving her like that. Twice.

"I miss her too," I admitted. "And that's why I'm going to meet her."

Dave beamed at me. "That's amazing Sera. We should go right now. She is dying to meet you."

"Isn't she like sleeping?" I asked an enthusiastic Dave.

"Yeah, she is. Well then when she wakes up."

***** ****

"This is called a cell phone. It is a device that allows you wireless connectivity to any person in the world at any place where network is available. It also has features that allow you to send messages and mails. I expected you to be more intelligent Sera. Why didn't you contact me? Have you any idea how much I missed you? I broke three phones in frustration of waiting for your calls but they never came. How could you be so cruel?" Manny went from sarcastic to emotional in seconds. Tears started streaming down her face.

"Manny," Dave placed a confronting hand on her shoulder.

"You go away. I don't want to talk to you. Why didn't you contact her? You knew how much I missed her. But you made no efforts to get in touch with her. She is my best friend. You have any idea how painful is it to be away from your best friend?"

"I guess more painful than being away from your sister." Dave muttered under his breath.

She narrowed her eyes at him, her tears stopping. "What did you say?" She sneered.

His eyes widened. "I-I was saying that it is certainly very painful. Very painful. You are right Manny."

She nodded and started sobbing again. I gently rubbed her back as she leaned on me. She was eight months pregnant. Her belly was large. I had never seen a woman that pregnant before.

"I'm sorry Manny. There was a very important task and I had gone to... California to take care of it." I mumbled not letting out the true information. I was not willing to tell that I had been in Alaska for past seven months. That secret had to be kept with me.

"I wish you had called," she almost cried.

"I lost my phone and all contacts in it." I lied. I had to lie to her. The less she knew the safer she was. "And besides I had a certain someone taking care of me." I whispered in a playful tone. And that someone had almost killed me. And let's not forget the way he kissed, bit and licked my neck. I felt heat growing inside me at the thought.

"Really?" She sounded elated. Wasn't she crying like... a second ago? "Who was he? The same vampire who saved you?"

I nodded hesitantly not looking into her eyes. I had never thought I would have to talk about this to my pregnant best friend. It felt so awkward.

"What's his name?"

"Harry," I whispered. No way was I going to say 'Blood Devil'. It would scare my best friend. She was already high on hormones because of her pregnancy.

"Did you two did... you know what?" She wiggled her eyebrows.

"I guess that's enough." I said standing up.

"Wow, you're blushing. My little innocent best friend is blushing. Should I take that as a yes?"

"Shut up Manny. You are very pregnant." I scowled and turned around.

"Okay, okay, I'm not going to ask anything about Harry."

"And don't tell Dave anything." I ordered her.

"Okay Ma'am." She saluted me and I rolled my eyes.

"I'm happy to see you," she smiled. I smiled back at her.

"I missed you too," I replied. "But I've to leave in few days. Don't stress. I'm absolutely fine."

"You should be. I hope Harry is taking care of you." I smirked with a suggestive glint in her eyes.

"I'm out of here," I said exasperatedly walking out of the door. How those girls do it? I find it very awkward. But at least it diverted her attention.

Her loud laughter mocked her as I walked out of the room.