Chapter 36：Surprise- Part 2 (1/2)
”Hey Eve,” my cousin Eric, hugged me grinning and twirled me in his arms, ”I told you, you would see me soon,” he said letting me down. I was extremely happy to see him.
”What are you doing here?” I asked him surprised.
”I work for Benjamin,” he replied smiling, ”Did you come with the king?”
”Yeah, he told something about attacks happening in the west region,” I told him, ”Do you know what it is about?” I asked him.
”Humans have gone missing and some were attacked by vampires for blood, it's a serious issue. Especially when the law clearly states such things are banned,” he explained and I nodded my head.
”So how have you been? You look healthy and happy,” he said.
”I'm alright, I have been attending Preston's,” I told him.
”That's good,” he said thoughtfully,” It's a good place to learn things, you know- what's that mark on your neck?” he asked me checking it and I saw his eyes go wide, ”Who the hell marked you, Eve?!”
”Did someone force on you?” he asked me angrily.
”Eric, I have a mate,” I said quickly.
”What?! When did that happen and why didn't you tell me?” he asked shocked now, ”Don't you consider me as your brother?” I could sense the slight disappointment in his voice.
”Of course I do! It was supposed to be a secret,” I told him, ”Its Ruka.” Eric stayed silent for few seconds and then spoke.
”So you are his beloved,” he said, ”I'm glad you have a mate Eve,” he kissed my forehead and that is when we heard a growl.
Ruka was standing there with Benjamin, his hand fisted, eyes blazing. In a blink, if an eye Ruka had his hands on Eric's neck.
”How dare you kiss my mate!” Ruka roared and punched him.
”Ruka, stop!” I said trying to pry his hand off Eric's neck, ”He's my brother!” Ruka snapped his head at me.
”How is this vampire your brother,” he asked me furious and I caught glimpse of his canines that had grown.
”He is, please let him go,” I pleaded him, ”I'll explain.”
He let go of Eric and pulled me in his embrace, taking in my scent to calm himself. Eric was coughing.
”I was adopted by Eve's aunt and have been her brother since then. I assure you I have no interest in her in the romantic sense other than the brotherly feelings,” Eric explained.
”So you're a lower vampire?” Ruka asked who had considerably calmed down.
”Yes,” he replied and I heard Ruka sigh softly.
”I'm sorry for my behavior,” Ruka apologized Eric.