Everything went just as planned - as all judgements and resolutions were sealed between both parties - Supernaturals and hunters, in the Manor.

But still, where was Minuet?

It seemed like he had disappeared into the thin air after the proclaimation of his freedom.

It wouldn't do me any good if I stay amongst the hunters for a long time without considering my moonshine's disappearance.

And I needed to tell him so many things in so many ways.

"Minuet?". I called out, standing at the edge of the hall for any response but there was none. "I know you're around here somewhere! Windows are your favorite spots of hiding".

I felt a sting of sadness and guiltiness when he didn't answer. I wonder where he could have gone to?

"Minuet Alastair!".

"Don't be worried too much about me princess". A soft voice said, followed with a small thud.

Following the direction of the voice, I could see Minuet sitting on the rail of the rooftop's balcony.

"Are you crazy?! What if you fall from there, come down at once!".

"I should come down?". He shook his head with a sarcastic laugh. "I've been like this for a long time and you think I'd just fall?".

"Now's not the time for tricks! Don't die yet, or I'd punish you in your grave".

He let out a surprised laugh and turned his head towards my approaching figure. He didn't seem comfortable as I approached him and kept keeping a distance from me.

"Fine fine. Why do you even care? You've gotten your freedom from me". He shrugged and came down reluctantly.

Okay...

He's hiding something.

"Turn around". I squinted my eyes as I noticed his back was stiff as he was moving the whole time.

"No". He replied flatly. "You can't just come to me and tell me what to do, young lady".

Defensive side popping up in him - Check.

"Why not?". I raised my eyebrows. "After all, I'm yet to be the queen...you just disappeared throughout the bids and seals".

He shifted his eyes elsewhere. "Oh that...I...was having some time to cool off on my own".

Stuttering and lying - Check.

Okay, he's obviously hiding something!

"What's behind you, Minuet?".

"What do you mean...behind me?". He cut in rudely, turning his face away from me.

I closed the gap between us and glanced at the black blurry thing that was sticking out from behind his back. Hmm, is he doing some kind of surprise?

"Minuet...". I sighed and wrapped my arms around him. He didn't get to hug me back but I could feel the tension on him calm down bit by bit. The sudden coldness of his skin made me jerk back instinctively. His skin wasn't this cold like before, what was wrong with him?

I could feel his stare on me as I battled with my thoughts. When my attention came back to his face, my eyes locked with a completely different eyeballs. His eyes were not only slit and thin but they were crimson. His fangs weren't the cute ones I knew before, they were scary-looking now.

Still trembling in fear, I noticed that he had turned away from me now, and in the process of doing that, his back revealed the one thing he was hiding the whole time.

My jaws dropped in surprise and utmost disbelief. A black leathery pair of wings spread out freely - the wings savoured the breezy night, before finally making an effort arch over his shoulders.

"Please...go...". His voice came out in a soft plea. "You shouldn't have come when I'm still moonstruck. It's very dangerous for you to be with me now, please...".

M-moonstruck?

Moonstruck as in affected by the phases of the moonlight?

I can't still believe what my eyes are seeing! Since when does Minuet have wings?

"That's why you left?". I blurted out, feeling my knees go numb slowly. "How did you even cope with me as a cat the whole time?".

"I've told you...". He sighed. "I'm not your kitty! I'm a freaking monster. Get out already!".

I flinched at the threats behind his growl and tried to calm myself down since freaking out would only make him more miserable. "It's only the moon that's affecting your head and thinking at this moment. I'm not leaving...not until you explain everything!".

"You keep calling yourself demon but you're not saying the whole truth!".

He went disturbingly silent.

"You're not a cat...not a vampire...not any of those, I'm not stupid Minuet, I know you're hiding something".

"I'm... not...". He slowly opened up, clenching his claws into a fist. "Yes, you're not stupid either".

"Well, thank you!". I shook my head. "Now open up to me...you're something other than a hybrid, aren't you?".

"I... can't". He whispered, briefly meeting my saddened eyes. "No one knows about this...I...I'm sorry but just know me as...your familiar".

My face went pale at his sudden secretiveness and coldness. Maybe it was his vampiric sides?

I just feel so sad and angry at the same time. Doesn't he trust me or something?

What is he hiding so bad that he can't even tell ME of all people?

Tears trailed down my cheeks as some unpleasant feelings struck the inside of me. What has happened to the cute and innocent guy I admired all along?

"Please don't cry now". He said. "Stop crying...your emotions would weaken me more in a situation like this. I don't want to feel guilty, you know how much I hate seeing you cry".

"Then answer the question already". I groaned.

He sighed and stared into my eyes for a while, slowly drinking in my pains and emotions. His crimson eyes shimmered lightly before he began to open up to me. "I'm...not...any of those creatures in particular but... I'm...sort of...a demigod...in the form of a supernatural and familiar. You can't tell anyone about this, who knows what they'd do to me...I don't want the attentions neither more persons to slaughter".

That was the least of assumptions that came up on my mind.

I stared at him speechlessly, trying to get what he meant by that.

"Stop looking at me like that, this is why I didn't want to tell you...". He furrowed his eyebrows and walked back from me slowly. "Just because I've wings and all that doesn't mean I'm superior to everyone...".

"I'm right here... talking to a God". I stuttered to myself in disbelief. "I've been with a demigod the whole time...and have even been scolding him...".

His clawed fingers turned my face to meet his surprised face. "I've told you...I'm not superior... it's no big deal".

"Do you know how much of a big deal this is?!". I held my head and slapped his hands away. "You were captured by those freaking maniacs and yet, you still stayed low and didn't intervene in your real form!".

"I've told you...I'm a hybrid. I can transform to all those without being affected". He shook his head with an annoyed sigh. "Please don't say a word about this to anyone. I've trusted you enough to know my identity".

"I'm going to unseal that agreement". I gritted through my teeth and turned to leave, only for me to see him by the doorstep already.

"How did you-".

"Stop, leave it the way it is...". He warned. "No more fighting and rivalries, you've done your own part of justice already".

"Why did you decide to choose me of all people...just why?".

He wore a smile to my surprise and walked back to me, silently wrapping his furry wings around me. A squeal left my lips when his clawless hands trailed to my shoulders as the warmth from his wings engulfed me.

"Because I searched for someone with such a kind heart and found only one". His eyes darkened by the minutes and our body was already pressing against each other. "I wanted to see if the daughter of the Everglow Kingdom could be the door to their victory".

"Y-you have been watching me?".

"Forget that I'm a demigod and focus on my familiar side. That side of me is free now, thanks to you".

"What about this place? Is it still free from me?". I wore a cunning smile and tapped my finger on his finely modeled chest.

He stared at my finger before elevating his eyes to me once more.

"Are you okay? Or did Xander make you hit your head somewhere again?". He removed my hand and pressed his hand against my forehead with a worried look.

And he says I'm oblivious.

"Yes Moonshine, I'm sick". I played along.

He chuckled and pinched my nose bridge with a knowing smirk.

"I know what you're up to but it's not going to work". He air quoted.

"Then why did you ignore me?". I frowned and sucked the bottom of my lips to form a pout.

His smile faded slowly into a shaky sigh and he turned away from me to stare once more at the moonlight.

"You deserve someone human and even better, Cassandra. My pleasure's only in blood and...". He paused in his statement.

"And?". I wasn't even listening to his ridiculous excuse the whole time but was staring at the creation the goddess of the moon had blessed me with.

I watched as the curls of his hair danced to the tune of the breeze and swaying leaves.

His eyes seemed more indulging and mesmerizing as the moon reflected against the curves of his neck and jaw.

His rosy lips.

His pointed nose.

His light freckled pink cheeks.

His-

"If you want my eyeballs, just wish for it and I'd make that happen". His harsh voice brought me back to my senses, although he was joking.

"W-what? It's normal to stare at something that looks nice". I mumbled as he began laughing at my reaction.

"I'm not nice Isabelle, look somewhere else that looks more captivating".

"You're into your past again, aren't you?". I couldn't blame the poor guy, not after everything that he went through.

He had earlier confessed to me in person about his past life but I was too shocked to confront or comfort him.

He had been alive ever since my parents were born and all that.

He seemed-

Just like an Immortal.

I wouldn't dare ask his age though for the fear of his answer.

Worse, he witnessed his family's death as he was the only survivor from his race, from what he told me.

"You need to go get some sleep after every thing that happened". I demanded, running my fingers through his silky soft hair. "Everything you just told me now is... shockingly amusing".

"I'm not in my sleep mode". He grumbled lazily. "There's no way I'd be able to sleep".

Yup, that's still my kitty.

"I won't leave you here all alone by yourself, Moonshine". I scoffed in a firm voice.

"Moonshine?". His question sort of relieved me, at least he wasn't asking something pitiful.

"Yes Moonshine...that's my other name for you. It was under the same moonlight we first met and still ended together, don't you think it's a coincidence?".

I studied his face for his reaction and saw a smile trying to force it's way to his lips.

Then, he lifted his head up at the glowing moon in the skylight.

"Guess it's all Luna Audrey's doing ". He whispered, with a hint of smile on his lips.

"Goddess of the wolves and moon, right?". I tapped my chin and followed his gaze.

"How did you know that? I never told you anything about wolves or that". He cocked his head to the side in surprise, making his curls follow his movement.

"Well, I figured out that this Manor was a library itself and went on filling my head with traditions and legends".

"You shouldn't have done that, really. There are some things you wouldn't want to know of, trust me". His eyes softened a bit into what seemed like worry.

"You didn't tell me anything about mates, shifts or markings! I read it all!". I held my head dramatically and tugged at his sleeve. "I need you to show me and not tell me!".

"You can start by telling me everything first!". I insisted with an excited shriek.

"No! You said you already read it!". He grumbled and covered his ears.

"Wait...how did you know the kind of species I'm from anyways?". He continued. "I never mentioned werewolves to you the whole time".

"Well, maybe...just maybe...I've also been watching you". I confessed, sticking my tongue at him playfully.

"You're using my ways against me now?". He laughed and squeezed my cheeks in between his thumb and index finger.

"Of course Moonshine...or is it a sin?". I raised an eyebrow at him with no actual intentions in my statement.

"What do you know?". He leaned his forehead against my forehead, staring in my turquoise eyes.

My face went red on it's own even without having "any" thoughts.

"Don't blame me, I was just curious that's all...being curious is what makes everyone living".

I chuckled when I noticed his tail twitch from side to side a little behind him.

"Are....are you...wait...your tail's wagging! Don't tell me you're enjoying this!".

"Why? Is it a sin to be happy as well?". He whispered behind my earlobes in a deep low voice.

His warmth breath against my bare skin made me involuntarily let out a small groan.

"You're sin itself Minuet...now shoo! I was innocent! But not...not until you filled my head with....those...thoughts!".

"You talk like you were ever innocent, I know everything that has been going on in that small head of yours".

"Firstly, my head size is normal MINUET! But fine, I'd take that as a compliment.

Secondly....YOU KNOW NOTHING! Don't tell me you've been using your telepathic skills on me all these while!".

"I remember when you were thinking about...what....was it again?". He pretended to forget what he wanted to say and slowly gave me a nasty grin.

"Don't say anything...please! You're making it sound so sinful!". I plunged my face into my palms in embarrassment.

"Well, being sinful isn't something to be ashamed of. At least, that's what human pyschology says". He assured me and tried to loosen my grip on my face.

"What have you done to the cute and innocent Minuet, you demon!". I mumbled in a small jumbled way in between my palms.

"Well, you requested to see the real me earlier so...don't complain now cause....it's too late". He teased with a giggle and rested his chin on my head.

"Thanks by the way". He continued.

"For what?". I questioned in a whisper as I let go of my face.

"For giving me a second chance to prove myself and my kind". He stated and held my hands in a gentle manner.

"Of course, aren't you my Moon?". I blurted out with a chuckle.

His eyes twinkled with happiness. "Yes...would you let me shine my way into your life?".

I felt my heart skip a his proposal, well...sort of proposal...but I knew what he was getting at and meant.

I was cut off by the gentle touch of his finger wrapped around my chin.

My eyes wandered from his chest to his neck, to his lips...and then his gorgeous eyes.

"Jeez...stop sinning with your eyes young lady". He shouted with chortle.

"You're so rude...cruel...and yet....gentle at the same time, what did you expect?". I grumbled and hit his chest with my fist.

He only gave me a primp as a response and laughed once more.

I'd lie if I say his laughs and stares didn't draw me any closer to him.

Oh wait...he hasn't let go of my hands..

With a flustered look, I trailed my hands from his grasp to his shoulders.

He didn't stop me of course but I wanted him to. Why didn't he when he had freedom over me now?

"Why so lost in thoughts Princess? Are you sinning in your mind now?". He taunted.

"Yes...yes I am". I answered in a sure tone and looked away from him.

"That was...brave of you...". He whispered and closed the gap between our bodies.

"Do you feel that bond too?". I needed to know if I was the only one who had this strange kind of feeling amongst us.

"Mhm". He answered shortly.

"What...what? What do you think?".

"It's something natural between supernaturals like us....it's very common, but more on the side of wolves".

"M...mate?". I asked.

"Correct". He clicked his tongue.

"Did you...you uhm...know..about all these the entire time?". I pointed out in shock.

"It's not something that stays like a feeling the whole time, it can be very tricky sometimes...and causes some misunderstandings or wrong choices between the two supernaturals...I didn't want to do something that I...we'd regret".

I'm a wrong choice?

"Hey...I know what you're thinking...you with or without having the mate bond Isabelle... I've to admit that I'd still...feel something for you". He confessed, looking into the distance shyly before looking back at my stunned figure. "Just...didn't want to bring it up the whole time".

"Yawresayinginghyoulaveomeo?". I whispered in jumbled words much to my own surprise.

"I've no idea what you just said but...I'd take it as a compliment". He smiled and giggled.

I couldn't stand the attraction anymore and let myself into his inviting arms.

"Let's explore the worlds together Minuet...just you and me...". I requested as I snuggled into his warm chest while he stroked my long messy hair.

"And then what?". He asked.

"That's for the future Cassandra and Alastair to decide, not me, you demon...". I gave him a soft pinch at his elbow.

"Future? We're still in the present".

"But sure...your wish is my command, princess". He continued playing with my hair and lifted my chin upwards a bit to look into his eyes.

"You always make me feel like a toy in your hands and yet...". He confessed with a smirk at the corners of his lips. I could see his fangs longing to protrude from his mouth but it looked like he was the master of those teasers.

"Shut up and kiss me already". I chuckled.

I felt the bond between us evolving into a spark when his lips made it's way to my awaiting lips.

"Happy birthday, Cassandra".

I let out a small groan when I could feel his body leaning against mine somehow, or maybe it was just my thoughts. This was the best birthday gift I could ever ask for!

We immortals, just stood there under the glimmering moonlight exploring our lips passionately and hungrily.

I've never felt this kind of need or desire to be with someone that had before, not even with hunters himself.

Maybe Minuet was the destined person all these while that could bring out some locked potentials in me.

Maybe, just maybe...Granny knew about this all the while as well, who knows?

He never let my side for anything or anyone when I needed him the most. Well, not exactly everytime but he was always watching out for me actually.

If he really didn't care about me, I mean...he would've actually ignored the promise he made with my grandma and left me cruelly.

But..

He didn't.

Instead...

He made me feel the true meaning of love instead....and not "lust".

"Close your ears". He said, pulling away from me gently.

"W-what?".

"Just do it". He pressed on, making me finally give in.

"I've done it". I said, closing my eyes as I pressed my hands against my ears. "Now what?".

After some minutes of not being able to her anything, I removed my hands slowly, only to see the mischievous smile playing at the corner of his lips.

"Did you say anything?". I asked, regretting why I obeyed him.

"No". He smiled. "I just gave you a nickname, which is Cassie".

"Huh? Why did you then tell me to close my- ". I groaned and nudged his arm with my elbow. "Wait...a nickname from you? How I'm I not sure the world's about to end or something?".

He laughed softly. Then as if my magic wanted me to hear it, a gentle whisper came briefly into my ears.

"I love you".

My face instantly went red. So that's what he said. "As a matter of fact Alasie, I love you too!". I watched as the smile on his face swiftly turned into surprise. I'm sure he wasn't expecting that at all.

"Next time try telling a supernatural to block off her magic as well". I laughed at his clumsiness and shrieked when I was lifted up from the ground into his arms.

"Put me down at once... you demon!". I demanded jokingly and cunningly reached out to his unreal parts of him.

"Ooooh, so soft...and fluffy like a plushie!". I whispered as I reached out for his furry ears. "I wonder what else your feline side wants to show me!".

"Hey! Stop it!". He purred.

"You purred! ". I gasped in surprise.

"Stop touching me! Let go!".

"Never!". I chirped and explored his other unreal parts of him.

"Unreal parts" as in...tail, ears, teeth, eyes.

We played around a little while before heading out into the inviting and unexplored world ahead of us.

Together we'd make the world a harmless and pleasurable world for all creatures of any kind.

"Are you ready to see my true sides now?". He asked as his fingers brushed against mine.

With a small gulp, I nodded shyly. "Always ready but be ready to answer all my questions".

"I'm ready".

<<Epilogue>>

And that's how I ended up being marked and owned by my hybrid demon, more like God. I didn't care if he was a beast as they call him, as he was a beast with true feelings.

Hmm, I guess my story ended up being 'Belle and her Beast'.

I couldn't help but chuckle at that thought.

Although this time, it was belle that had him wrapped around her fingers at first.

As for my first prince?

He's a big sweet old guy now and ended up with a much more gorgeous human lady than me.

We've met severally and cleared our differences and past mistakes. I guess you can call us best of friends now.

"Promise me you'd take good care of her, Minuet! If you don't, you know what your old man can do".

We all laughed at Xander's playful threat and cheered to the dinning. Minuet and I exchanged knowing looks after Xander made that statement.

There's no way he could do that to a 'god'.

If only he knew.

"Cheers to this great journey!".

"Cheers!".

And with that, the two kingdoms were finally at peace and of one mind.

No more huntings.

No more unnecessary hexes.

No more war..

And that's how I ended up not only been the true ruler of my kingdom, but also with the one person that had always been by my side.

Alastair.

The Alpha of the Long lost 'Silver moon Pack', a Pureblood Vampire and him as his demigod form.

I can't believe he has been running different purposes all by himself!

He has three main dominating sides of him as a hybrid: Vampire, Werewolf and Feline.

I still can't believe that there were two of him as a Werewolf. I'm so lucky his inner wolf didn't see me as a threat all the while and accepted me in.

I often wonder how he never harmed me despite the impact of the hard races on him, but now....that's all in the past now, isn't it?

We get to write our happy ending in a long scroll to be passed for the generations to come.

And with that..

You guessed it already didn't you...

Heh..

We lived our lives happened ever after!

That means if you're reading this, who knows if you're among the lucky generations that were after us.

"Princess, Moonshine doesn't like waiting long in the shower!". He grumbled as he turned on the tap in the bathroom.

I laughed and skipped to the door, leaning against it as I watched him get stripped before savoring the warmth from the tub.

I let out a gasp as he caught me and dragged me alongside with him even though I was still in my clothes.

"Minuet!".