"True true, I've a lot but didn't dare to ask...I'm ready to listen now Minuet- what happened back then? Tell me the thing that you're not telling me. You trust me, don't you?".

He stared at me silently- as I pestered him a little with a small smile. He shook his head several times before finally nodding with a sigh. "Just like how you assumed to be safe here that's how my family assumed we were in the woods".

"F-family? I mean...you never mentioned them before, what happened to them? Maybe I can trace-". He cut me off with a low growl.

"That's a waste of time...just like how your perfect hunter almost hunted you down...they ended up hunting mine down.". He sounded kind of mad but I knew deep down, he was hurt.

"Oh no, they're like...you mean....". I couldn't say the words.

"They're gone, I was the lucky one I guess...". He completed my fumble and looked away. "Even though bad luck is my second name".

Bad luck?

"Look, if this is about your feline side- the stupid theory that black cats brings bad lucks are nothing but bullshits, I mean...look who ended up saving me!".

"And look who got stuck us both in a mess again...". He hissed in anger. "I still regret why I let Alexis trigger this side of me".

"Don't say that! How can you say that! Granny won't be happy if she hears this from your mouth, Minuet!". Pointing a finger at him, I shouted at him in disappointment, and not necessarily as scolding. "If she hears what you just said, all her hopes on us would be shattered".

"This is why I hate humans, they're always so self centered and selfish". He laid his eyes on me for a while before turning his face from me coldly. "I don't know whether I should be thankful to her or not...she also ruined my life".

Now, the atmosphere was not only cold but tensed up- It was clear that he's giving me the cold shoulder.

"Sorry, I didn't...mean...to bring up-". Before I could finish my statement, he had walked away from me and crawled to the edge of the window sill, his favourite spot of timeout, crossing his arms around his chest.

Silly me- he wasn't crossing or folding his arms, it seemed like Minuet was trying to calm himself down by hugging his knees.

"Stay out of this, okay?". His voice came out hard and cold. I didn't listen and began walking to his direction- his head turned sharply at me in warning and I shivered when his eyes were black and no longer green. "Stay away from me".

With a defeated sigh, I turned my back on him but still didn't move from the spot.

He didn't say anything else- other than mumble some words to himself. Luckily, I was able to pick up what he was whispering without him catching me.

"She's back, Alastair...she's back and stronger than the last time...she knows your identity already and goddammit, she used me against me. I'm going to break every bones in her body if she dares shows her face again".

Who's Alastair?

Who's he talking about?

Me?

Foxy?

Granny!?

I didn't want to say anything else in order to not provoke this demon. Despite the burning energy within me, I became physically and mentally exhausted- deeply in pains from emotional and mental stress.

Half of the moon had already started to fade underneath the black skylight- and the whistling of the wind against the leaves of trees can be heard around here.

Xander is really a hunter and he wants me dead.

I couldn't concentrate on everything around me anymore as the images of the evil side of Xander displayed at the back of my head. It was like my nightmare actually coming to past.

Like a rewind in my thoughts, I suddenly recalled seeing that dangerously attractive beast that saved me- but it was nothing like minuet, except that his messy hair and gracious curvy neck gave it all.

"Who was that Minuet?". I plainly asked. "Who's Foxy to both of you?".

"I don't know who you're talking about, Isabelle". He bluntly replied, still not looking at my direction.

I knew that he was aware of my question but he seemed a whole lot uncomfortable as I asked that question. I really was curious at least, especially as it was my Minuet- I'm starting to have suspicions concerning the both of them already!

With a deep breath I ignored his response and asked again, this time a bit louder and different. "Who is she? If you keep on ignoring me, I'm going to assume that you two were either lovers or partners in something".

I watched as his shoulders tensed up and frowned. "Seriously?! And you kept lashing out on me about Xander while you dated a huntress!".

I could see his body itching to budge and talk- but he didn't. He didn't even give me a look!

"Minuet...".

The way he was beginning to get cold and silent all of a sudden means that there's more to this. He keeps keeping me in the dark- but fine...I won't budge anymore, I should at least respect his privacy I guess.

"You never trusted me enough for this position...". I stated, but it sounded more like a question than a statement. "It feels like we're strangers with benefits". In between my statement were pained tears- but I refuse to let my emotions show.

I've had enough drama for just one day...

"Good night...". I didn't care for his reaction and got on the bed- I barely managed to raise my leg but it was enough to make me lay straight on the fluffy bed.

Reaching out for the covers, I glared at Minuet's direction and wasn't surprised to see that he hadn't move at all. Not that he was sleeping or that he was dead! He just chose to ignore me for a reason- a reason I don't know, and it hurts.

"Hey...you know you can sleep on the couch or the bed next mine...don't just stay up too late- so I don't have headache explaining to my parents about how a guy got into my room". With one last sigh, I dragged my blanket over my head and turned to the side that didn't remind me of my problems- or at least didn't show my hurting.

One day of worries and hurt, followed by another...

I feel like I'm a burden to him...

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Special Scene- while Isabelle was asleep.

Minuet's POV

I should've known that she was with this particular hunters!

She spat right into my face and got the hell away with it.

She knows everything that happened to us, but for some reason- she turns her back on me and hurts me more.

What is she hiding?

How did she find out that it was me? I'm not the only supernatural around her.

How the hell were they able to mask their scents the entire time? It was hard trying to differ them from the regular humans.

So many questions in my life that needs answers at the moment.

If Isabelle finds out about all these, there's no doubt she'd reject me as her familiar.

And it's not yet the right time for her to find out about me.

My head turned to her direction after some minutes of silence and I assumed that she was already fast asleep- since her blanket was over her face now. Once that blanket is on her, there's no coming out from her dreams- that's the typical Isabelle.

Silently, I made my way to the side of her bed and sat besides her sleeping figure, watching as her chest rose and fell.

As I was about removing the blanket, my eyes fell on the bandages around her body. I let out a small growl at the sighting. Those maniacs did more than just harm to her skin.

I don't get why she needed to impress a jerk- when it's the jerk that's meant to impress her. I hated him from the very first day I set my eyes on him. I knew he was trouble even though I couldn't sniff him out. As a familiar, I made an oath to help her in anything- including relationships. Even though I hate humans, I can't bare seeing bullshits playing in my front. I can't help her ruining her life just to please him.

"I'm sorry you get to see everything play out this way...I'm sorry you got to see the beast in me- this is the very reason I was never let into anyone's lives. I've killed without mercy and I've slained without remorse". As the words slid out of my mouth, I found myself placing my hands on hers. I may dislike her but not hate her. "Just stay away from me and stop trying to help me".

Something warm flowed into my hands, making me to slowly retract my hands back in surprise.

As a result of the contact, she squirmed a little and turned to my side abruptly. I don't know if she felt the same thing but I was more scared that I had woken her up- the last thing I need from her is her questions and talks.

Just as much as I hate you suffering, I hate seeing you with him.

The scent of the night's new dew reached my nostrils- soon it'd be morning. My eyes fixed on the swaying curtains at her windows- the urge to shift and run into the forest for a while hit me hard, but I can't leave her here all by herself again. I can't bare the thought of returning to an empty room. With a whoosh, I let my feline side take over me- and within a second, I transformed into the black cat, and crawled into the bed covers and then to her tummy- normally, I'd lay on her thighs, but they're still healing.

Not that I didn't like the soft cushions and plushies around us, but I preferred companies than comfies. After trying to find a suitable spot for curling myself up, I stretched out my paws and laid my head against her soft sore chest.

Guess it had really been a long day for us, no one knows what tomorrow holds anyways.

But I'm always prepared for tomorrow's worst to protect you...

Always...

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{Author's Note; Psst hey, enjoying the story so far? I'm glad you are ^~^! Because this story was able to get up to 300 views I've started to bring up bonus special scenes in each romantic parts, let me know whatcha think 😄and the music above! For better reading and visualization, play the music along as you're reading...you'd love it trust me! Byeeee💗
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