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?"

dumbfounded they know the vampire King! Are you

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

you are or what rock you have just crawled out of, but you cannot ask humans about super naturals and especially not about the most ruthless and terrifying hybrid

I presumed the vampire king was

it just proved to her

do you?" she pinched the bridge of her nose with her fingers and closed her

I getting myself into?" she

with a look of pure

few moments, she opened her eyes and

you, which I really think you should take me up on, if you want any chance of not being taken to the council before the day is out, then I need you to start being honest with me.Panic started to rise in me as I realized the questions were about to start.This

council, the people I have

were the ones who

really did need

seemed nice enough, but Maggie had warned me that the people in the human realm are not

made any attempt

"Look...Lily"

you are a

dropped

do you

do not know about our

you mean ‘our kind’?

violet eyes widened as I made

I could tell that

trust me, okay? We are on the same

in this realm and I would need to take a leap of

secret but I hadn’t exactly lied by revealing I was a witch, I closed my eyes and focused on a

an icy blue like the colour of that stunning lake in the

better now?" I asked

why do you need to find the Vampire King?" I still detect the

a long story and one which I am still trying to unpick myself, but apparently

don’t understand what

that explains A LOT!" she chuckled, but I

that might

"Well, good people."

"Why?" I asked curiously.

She sighs deeply.

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

thanks.It must be him.That’s what Mag- my friend told

an easy man to track down.His castle isin England but I heard he is rarely there.He spends most of his time tracking

"What! Why?"

something a little more conventional to wear if you are

this myself...don’t you

and I couldn’t help but feel

you look incredible.The way that corset pushes your t**s up to your chin and

racy, gothic and peculiar for this town.Did you not notice all the stares you were getting from men and even

my

away with it, but unlucky for you that was

My eyebrows creased, "October?"

dresses up like this...for

out and let some people know I will be gone for

that she shouldn’t

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

innocently and she shook

as much! Please tell

and showed her the contents.It was full of

this money?" I

the end shop called ‘Flair’ in an hour, okay? And remember, no talking about super naturals in public!" I nodded as she turned

bad.I

nice as Calli, I couldn't see this

main street, I started to notice all the heated

women gave me hostile looks, taking in my dress, and I

eyes darted nervously at every face I walked past and when it became too much, I quickly scrambled through a door 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

and made me jump a mile towards me

them and a black top.He looked a little taken

I am just looking for some clothes," I said awkwardly, starting to walk

particular reason?" he asked, leaning against the

to wear.You know on my

chuckled, "I mean what do you need them for? Hiking?

scrambled my brain to try and make sense

human town? Luckily, two stunningly beautiful young girls came running out from the back

were identical with brown wavy hair and dark

tanned skin to match and I was momentarily struck by their beauty and

Children.

I have seen

remote for ages!" one of the girls stomped her foot while looking up at her dad with angry

morning and now it’s my turn to choose!" the other argued and I smiled

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 mouth hanging

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