His Lost Tribrid Novel

Ruby POV

 I had walked for miles without seeing much of anything apart from the breath-taking rocky landscapes.

What struck me the most was how big this realm was! Back home, every path I took through the enchanted forest would always magically loop me back around to the same spot.

But here, the further I walked, the more land there seemed to be! After a few hours, the trees started to become sparse and far between and the paths grew wider and more stable under my feet.

More of those cars started to rocket past me and seemed to be heading in the same direction.

A town.

I stopped on the path by a sign that read, ‘Welcome to Hood River, Oregon’.

What a strange name.

As I looked up, I spotted figures of people strolling along the streets and my heart began to race.

Humans.

Other people.

Were they friendly? Would they help me find this Vampire King Arius? From everything Maggie had told me about them, I was certain that I would be able to find at least one person who would be willing to help, although I should probably refrain from using any of my abilities whilst in their presence.

The whole reason I am in this mess in the first place is because of what I am.

Out of nowhere, a tall human man with grey hair barged past my arm and I shrieked.

He turned and glared at me, looking me harshly up and down as he stormed past.He muttered angrily, "Damn Satan worshiper.Out my way."

Satan worshiper? Like the devil? What did that mean? Does he know I'm part vampire? Sh*t.

I was already risking my safety and I hadn’t even stepped foot in the strange little town yet.I ducked behind a tree and took my eyes, I focused on the smell of that human and masked my own scent with his.I would be less suspicious if smelled like a human.

Making my way through the narrow streets of this charming town, I found myself taking in every little detail with fascination.

The sweet scent of flowers mixed with the deliciousness of freshly baked bread and pastries filled the air.

I bent down to study some of the vibrant blue flowers that were sitting inside a pot rather than growing from the ground, when I felt the cool shade from a figure hovering above me, blocking the warmth of the sunlight.I peered up, squinting my eyes to see a rather beautiful woman with dark skin and long tight brown curls cascading over her shoulders.

"Are you okay there?" she asked with a look of concern and uncertainty on her face.

She must have been about my age, maybe a few years older, but her scent was definitely not the same as that human's.

I stood up slowly and her light brown eyes looked me up and down suspiciously.I swallowed before speaking.

"Er...yes.I was just admiring your flowers.They smell amazing."

The corners of her lips turned up into a sideways smirk and she c*cked her head to the side, folding her arms.

"Well, thank you but I can’t take any credit for them.I didn’t plant them."

She looked amused as she took in my black dress.I looked down at it as well, feeling suddenly self-conscious about my appearance.She was wearing a colorful cotton woven, floor-length dress and beautiful jewelry that matched her outfit perfectly.

A thick necklace made from gold and dangly coral earrings.She looked exotic and beautiful.

I, on the other hand, was wearing my long sleeved, off-the-shoulder corset dress, that fell in ragged material just above my knees.It was my own design.I made all my clothes back home with the hem of my dress nervously.

"Um, no, not exactly.I am visiting.Actually, I am looking for someone.I wonder if you could help me?"

She didn’t seem threatening so I was willing to take the risk, but by the way she was staring into my eyes intensely, it started to make me uncomfortable.

"You're eyes! They are magnificent.What are you?"

She stepped forward closer to me and inhaled.Her face screwed into a tight frown.

"I’m..er...human," I said, not as convincingly as I intended.

She chuckled and stepped back.

"No human answers that they are human.You may smell like a human but you’re not fooling me," she held out her hand in front of me.

"My name is Calliope but my friends call me Calli." I took her hand and she shook it firmly.

"My name is..."

I was hesitant to give her my real name without trusting her intentions.I frantically glanced over her shoulder to look for inspiration.

Seeing a sign above a shop that read, ‘Lily’s florist’, I quickly replied, "Lily."

Her eyes narrowed slightly but she smiled warmly.

"Ok Lily, you said you were looking for someone?"

"Yes, Iam looking for the Vampire King.His name is Arius?"

I noticed her face contort into a look of shock and perhaps fear at the name.

She glanced over her shoulder to check no one heard us and grabbed me by the upper arm aggressively, pulling me down a narrow passage just off the main street.

"Are you crazy?" she whisper-yelled, her eyes wide and filled with alarm.

"What?"

at her dumbfounded they know the vampire King! Are you trying to get yourself killed?"

to do the exact opposite!" I argued back and she huffed, placing one hand

cannot ask humans about

presumed the vampire king was

the look on Calli’s face, it just proved to her even more that I was a clueless danger

have a clue, do you?" she pinched the bridge of her nose with her fingers and closed her

I getting myself

her with a

few moments, she opened her eyes and

you want any chance of not being taken to the council before the day is out, then I need you to

council, the people I have been hiding from all

were the ones

I really did need

could I trust her? She seemed nice enough, but Maggie had warned me that

hadn’t made any attempt to respond, she

"Look...Lily"

know you are

mouth dropped open in

do you

do not know about our kind.There is a very strict rule in this world, that we must keep our species hidden from the humans unless absolutely

kind’? Are you a witch

made

could tell that it was

okay? We are on the

was right.I knew nothing about surviving in this realm and I would need to take a leap of

hadn’t exactly lied by revealing I was a

I hoped they were an icy blue like the colour

eyes better now?" I

firstly, why do you need to find the Vampire King?" I still detect the fear in her voice

one which I am still trying to unpick myself, but apparently he will be able to give me my memories back," I said

understand what that

memories? Oh well, that explains A

might have been

"Well, good people."

"Why?" I asked curiously.

She sighs deeply.

a very long story and one for another time.You know you could make life a lot easier for yourself and just get another powerful witch to give you back your memories.I know a few that have the ability?" she said

but thanks.It must be him.That’s what Mag-

easy man to track down.His castle isin England but I heard he is

"What! Why?"

said, it's a long story.But first we need to get you something a little more conventional to wear if you are going to blend in..." her eyes roamed my body once again and I

myself...don’t

couldn’t help but feel a little hurt

up to your chin and the fabric is to die

is a tad racy, gothic and peculiar for this town.Did you not notice all the stares you were getting from men and even some women?" she winked at

been a bit preoccupied with my surroundings to notice anyone looking

was October, you would probably get away with it, but unlucky for you that

My eyebrows creased, "October?"

up like

I will be gone for a few days.Will you be

me as if! am a child that she shouldn’t really be

I smiled at her.

"Of course! Shopping.No problem."

this whole street is full of clothes shops so just go and have a mooch around and buy a few items and I will come and

I asked innocently and she shook

much! Please tell me you

black bag that Maggie gave me and showed her the contents.It was full of strange notes with faces and writing saying 100

money?" I

in the end shop called ‘Flair’ in an hour, okay? And remember, no talking about super naturals

so bad.I have made

was as nice as Calli, I couldn't see this being much

the main street, I started to notice all the heated stares from human men, some even whistled at

hostile looks, taking in my dress, and I started to

into a quiet shop to get away from the relentless attention.I hadn’t even noticed what type of shop I had entered and the first thing that hit me was an earthy, masculine

and made me jump

and a

clothes," I said awkwardly, starting to walk

particular reason?" he asked, leaning

wear.You know on my body,"

mean what do you need them for? Hiking?

overdrive as I scrambled my brain to try and make sense of what he was saying.His strange scent was

werewolf doing working in a shop in a human town? Luckily, two stunningly beautiful young

identical with brown wavy hair and dark brown

and I was momentarily struck by their beauty and

Children.

time I

show.She has hogged the remote for ages!" one of the girls stomped her foot

your stupid doll show this morning and now it’s my turn to choose!" the other argued and I

out the back and try not calmly to them whilst ruffling one of the girl’s hair.They both glanced up at me, suddenly realizing there was someone else in

pretty!" one said with her

love your dress!" the other one chirped, skipping up to me and