Chapter 5

~Jake POV~

I have taken Roselyn's bags from her rented house and teleported back to my castle on the hill.

I’m back to my room, walked to the bed and watched her sleeping.

She is mine, being around her filled my heart with gladness and happiness. After endless waiting and searching, my queen is home at last.

After she wakes up, I can only give her a tour here in my private space.

The objection of me taking a human queen would be loud. The house staff will object for sure.

The others will never accept their future queen to be so weak.

I want to transform Roselyn tonight and I'm glad she is also desperate to become one of us. It solves my dilemma.

I planted a gentle kiss on her lips and left the room quietly, teleporting to my assistant's office inside the castle. I need to give him instructions.

"Master, what can I do for you?" Antonio bowed his head.

I sat on the chair facing him. "I already found my queen, a human being. She is in my room right now and I will transform her tonight to become one of us. I want total privacy on the upper floor. Inform everyone not to come here without my permission. Do you understand?"

"Copy Master, congratulations on finding your queen!" Antonio replied merrily. "But we have a problem, how about Bridgette? She will be looking for you and we both know she is not easy to deal with. How can I stop her from coming to your room?" he asked.

"Give her some money. Tell her to go away. I don't wish to be associated with her anymore," I responded wearily.

Antonio reacted quickly, "But Master, she already announced to everyone that she will be your queen soon. How can I tell her to leave when everyone thought she would be your future queen? She will go ballistic for sure if she finds out you already found your mate and you didn't tell her personally."

He is right. Bridgette will get mad for sure.

I fell silent for a moment, sighing heavily. "I never told her that she will be my queen. She made it up and you are all fools to believe her."

Antonio's brows drew together in confusion. "But you never corrected her, Master. You allow her to stay here as long as she wants, because of that reason she has already made herself your queen."

"I don't care what she does, just send her away, give her money!" I replied authoritatively, annoyance creeping up in my voice.

"I will try my best to get rid of her, Master." Antonio bowed his head obediently.

"Now that the problem with Bridgette is settled, prepare delicious human foods in my dining room in two hours," I ordered.

"Copy Master," Antonio replied.

I teleported back to my room and lay down beside her, staring at the ceiling.

The clan leaders will surely object that I have chosen a human to be my queen. They want a full blood vampire to be my queen.

The only way I can shut them down is to make my queen more powerful than all of them. A powerful queen who can make them kneel on their knees. However, transforming her into a vampire won't make her powerful like me. There is no guarantee she will inherit my powers. For that reason, I need the golden medallion to help Roselyn become a powerful queen worthy of her throne.

I was about to wrap my arms around Roselyn when I heard commotion outside my room. What's going on?

I leap from the bed and teleport outside the room. There standing in the doorway was Antonio and Bridgette, arguing with each other.

I approached them swiftly to silence them. "What's going on? Why are you two making loud noises here?"

Bridgette glared at me, nostrils flaring with anger. "Jake, is this true? You already found your queen?" she asked.

"Yes, I did," I responded calmly. "Please don't make a big deal out of it. I told you before that I'm waiting for my mate, searching for her all this time, and now that I found her you have to go. What we have is over. You agreed to our arrangement in the past, please don't make things harder for both of us."

Hurt and disappointment flashes in her eyes. "Just like that—? I'm being discarded like a toy? Don't you have any feelings left for me? Didn't you love me even for a day?" she asked bitterly.

I shook my head. "What we shared together is purely companionship. We enjoy each other's company. But that's all there is to it. I never told you I love you, because the truth is, I didn't have any romantic feelings towards you and you know it. At least I'm being honest with you all this time," I said gently as I could, hoping she will put this issue to rest.

Bridgette glanced at my room. "Where is she? Show her to me. I want a showdown with her. Let's see who is a better queen for you," she demanded, ready for battle.

I groaned in dismay.

Damn, she is not giving up without a fight. Getting involved with her in the first place is already a big mistake on my part.

I took a deep breath, trying to find a peaceful way to end this unpleasant situation between me and Bridgette.

"I heard that she is a weak human being! She doesn't deserve to become your queen. I deserved to be your queen because I'm the princess of the Dusk Seeker Clan. I'm a full-fledged vampire. I am your equal!" she shouted vehemently at my face, not giving me an easy way out.

It's time to show her who is in control. "I will not allow you to intimidate her. Get out of my property now and go home. We’re over!" I dismissed her coldly.

Tears flooded her face. "You used me! You are cruel and heartless. You don't care about my feelings at all!"

I ignored her outburst. I should have known it would come to this. I should have known she had taken things seriously between us despite telling her numerous times that our relationship is for companionship only and nothing more.

"I told you before, if I found my mate, she would be my queen. I've been honest with you since the very beginning," I reminded her. When Bridgette was about to open her mouth again to retaliate, the door of my room opened and Roselyn stood in the doorway, wearing a confused look on her face. Dammit, she's awake!

Bridgette stepped forward to see a good look at Roselyn but I blocked her path. "Leave now before I get mad at you," I warned her between gritted teeth, trying to control my rising temper.

Bridgette took one last look at Roselyn as if memorizing her face before she turned around and left with Antonio.

Roselyn reached my side and asked, "Who are they?"

"The guy is my assistant, his name is Antonio, while the woman was my ex, but we already broke up now that you finally come to my life. I will devote my whole time and attention to you," I said softly.

"But she looks scary. The way she looked at me, she was going to kill me," she said fearfully.

"Don't worry about her. There is no serious relationship between me and Bridgette, what we have is for companionship only," I assured her.

She nodded her head. "Okay, as you say so. I believe you."

"Good," I murmured, glad that she is not making a big deal out of Bridgette's display of jealousy and animosity towards her.

"Can we start our tour now?" she asked, roaming her eyes around the area.

"After our dinner, I will give you a tour of my castle, but only here on the upper floor. This is my private place, off limits to other vampires and staff," I explained.

Her brows furrowed. "Why can't you give me a tour downstairs?" she asked.

"Because you are still a human being. Your addicting scent will attract the vampire's appetite for human blood and they might accidentally hurt you when I'm not around to protect you. I will give you a tour after your full transformation, it's safer that way," I assured her.

"Okay," she finally said.

We went back to the room. I want to discuss with her the important things she needs to know about her new world.

She sat on the bed and said, "Tonight you will transform me, right?"

I nodded my head. "Yes."

"I hope we are not going to regret our decision afterward," she said, openly expressing her doubts and hesitation about the transition.

"I will never regret turning you into a vampire because you are my mate and my queen. But how about you?" I asked after noticing the mixed emotion on her beautiful face.

She met my gaze. "For my sister's sake, I need to be strong and powerful as you are or else, I will never be able to save her. I have no regrets," she said, her eyes flashing with sheer determination.

I smiled, pleased with her declaration. "I'm glad to hear that. No regrets for the two of us."

"No regrets," she echoed my voice.

I walked to the window and beckoned her, "Come here, sweetie. I want to show you something I'm sure you like. See the ocean below us."

She joined me where I stood, her eyes widened in awe after seeing the picturesque ocean. "Wow, what a breathtaking view!"

Her eyes flashing with glee. "Can we go down there to the beach?" she asked excitedly.

"Sure, sweetie, after we are done eating our meal," I responded with a smile.

Her forehead creased, surprised. "You served human food here?"

"Yes, we are. I only eat when I feel like it. Sometimes I don't eat human food for 7 days straight. We do drink water, sodas, wine and the likes. We develop and acquire human taste after interacting with humans for a long time," he explained.

~Roselyn POV~

"Ah, okay." There are so many things I still need to learn about vampires. But there is nothing to worry anymore because Jake will teach me everything about the ways of vampires.

A few minutes later, Jake's assistant informed us that the table was ready. When we arrived at the spacious dining room, my gaze landed on the delicious chicken, beef dishes, salads and desserts on the table.

My stomach grumbled instantly. I'm starving.

We settled into our seats and began eating our meal with a good appetite.

Afterward, Jake gave me a tour of the upper floor of the castle. His private space is huge, the size of two Olympic pools. The castle is a Victorian era inspired structure but all the appliances are modern.

"What can you say with our home? This is just one of the five properties I owned located all over the country. All these will be yours as well, sweetie," he said softly, his gaze lingering on my face affectionately.

“I love your home,” I responded cheerily.

With Jake my future is secured, I'm going to be a rich lady. I can live longer, and retain my youthful look and body.

Most importantly, I can save my sister with his help.

What more could I ask for?

Out of the blue, Bridgette's angry jealous face popped up in my mind. Suddenly I feel possessive of him.

Jake is mine! I don’t want to share him with anyone.

I grabbed his hands possessively and intertwined it with mine. "Starting today, I am yours and you are mine, forever and ever," I declared solemnly, opening my heart to him, desperate to seal our union so that no one can take him away from me.

He was surprised by my action. It was the first time I showed him affection. Then the surprise was gone, replaced by a triumphant smile. "Finally, you have accepted me fully in your heart. I'm so happy right now, sweetie," he said in elation, his eyes shimmered with happiness.

He enveloped me in a tight embrace, kissing my head tenderly. Now that we found each other, our hearts started to beat as one.

He claimed my lips for a searing kiss that took my breath away. His tongue explored every crevice of my mouth while our spirits soared into the heavens above. It was such a wonderful feeling to finally find the love of my life, filling my heart with euphoria.

After our sweet kiss ended, he looked into my eyes and caressed my cheeks tenderly, he said, "Sweetie, I will transform you when the clock strikes midnight tonight. Are you ready for your life changing transformation?" he asked, kissing my cheeks tenderly, his love for me gleamed in his eyes, shining like a thousand diamonds, making me feel euphoric inside.

I nodded my head. "Yes. I can't wait. I want to be your wife and your queen. I want to raise a lovely family with you and become the mother of your children," I gushed enthusiastically, baring my soul to him, offering him my endless love and loyalty.

He grinned after I mentioned children. "Yes, we will have children of course. A dozen screaming children will fill this lonely castle and make our daily lives exciting and fun. Let's do it soon," he replied in a thrilled tone.

We chatted merrily while lying in the bed, waving our dreams together.

He whispered sweet nothings into my ears, I ended up giggling in his arms like a lovestruck teenage girl.

After an hour of cuddling on the bed, he finally said, “It’s time for your transition, sweetie. Wear the red dress.”

“Okie Dokie.” I got up from the bed, went to the bathroom and donned the red dress. Wearing it makes me feel like I'm a true vampire queen. I left the bathroom and went back to bed.

"Nervous, sweetie?" he asked, holding my hand, looking deeply into my eyes.

I nodded my head. "Slightly..."

"Don't be scared. The body pain and uncomfortable sensation will only last for three days and after that your whole body will become brand new," he said reassuringly.

I felt relieved hearing his comforting assurance. "I'm ready to endure the pain. Sink your fangs into my neck now," I ordered him.

"Alright, let's do this," he said and sank his sharp fangs into the skin of my neck.

The pain burned through me as I tried my best to endure the pain while he continued sucking my blood greedily. Then I felt my body surrender to the pain. My strength leaving my body as darkness engulfed my whole being.

I fainted in his arms, cocooned in his sweet embrace.