In Fiore

Nandini walked through her Mansion in a marathon speed. People were bowing to her but she couldn't even wish them back as she was just frustrated with what she has done..She ran upstairs and locked herself inside her bedroom and thumped on the floor..

Nandini's POV

SHIT...SHIT..!!! WHAT THE HELL DID I DO..? I KISSED HIM..NO..HE KISSED ME..I BLOODY ALLOWED HIM TO KISS ME..

What was wrong with me..I decided to sty away from him and here I have kissed him..we just crossed our first stage of being mates..A kiss would make mates' relationship stronger..no..no..this can't happen..This will lead to nowhere, but only sorrow..I need to stay more far away from him..or..or else..I would end up in falling for him..!!

End of Nandini's POV

In Tartaros

Manik's Bedroom

Manik was pacing form here to there. His face had no emotion. He was just confuse about himself.

Manik's POV

What the freaking shit I did...Damn, I kissed her..How could I lose my control. Moreover, why would I need a control stage when I never felt any kind of urge to kiss any girl but here I just wanted to gobble her up when she bit her lips. God...What's happening to me..Hadn't she back off, I would have made out with her..Wait..BACKED OFF..Why the hell did she back off..ITS MY RIGHT TO KISS HER..TO TOUCH HER..Does she has someone else in her life..Was it the reason why she wanted rejection from me..NO...NEVER..No bloody person will get close to my mate..I need to have some air..I need to..

End of Manik's POV

He ran to the forest side to let his frustration on the trees..

In the Midnight

Somewhere in a dense forest, there stood two figures around a bonfire..It looked like they were having some kind of secret conversation as none were present there except them..

Figure 1: Did you find her..?

Figure 2: No, I couldn't..

Figure 1 ( shouted ): What the hell are you gonna do now..? Its been 23 years since she was born in this world but none of you could find her..Did you just forget that she could be our destruction one day..

Figure 2 ( scowled ): Lower your volume, David. I know what to do.Its not like you are someone who could find her and finish that little beauty..

David ( composed himself ): We couldn't find her because she isn't with our kind, Clear..

Clear ( glared ): It isn't our bloody problem. She isn't even with our kind. I am doing what all I could do. She just needs to come out by herself but she is strong enough to get escaped..

David ( pissed ): She is the Little Goddess, Clear..So, she wouldn't get tackled that easily. Now, whats the plan..?

Clear ( smirked ): I will better do what I am planning to..

David nodded at her with a dirty smirk on his face and they parted their ways..

On the other side, at the same time..

Two ladies were standing in robes which was easy to cover their whole faces too..They were standing on the border area of FIORE and Tartaros..

Lady 1: Are you sure about it..?

Lady 2: Yes, I am..

Lady 1 ( tensed ): What if they get to know about its reality..?

Lady 2 ( sighed ): They wouldn't. Don't worry. We will make them wear it and you know, once you wear it; you wouldn't be able to take it off..

Lady 1 ( sighed ): I know that. But, she wouldn't want me to do it. She never wanted. She will feel betrayed.

Lady 2 ( held the other lady's hand ): Nandita, please don't back off. We will be destroying a blooming relationship. She is your daughter. Don't you want to see her happy..?

Nandita ( nodded ): I do, Nyonika. But she never wanted a mate and I doing something like this will make her sad and angry. I do know that Manik would be her happiness, one day.

Nyonika ( smiled ): Even I feel the same, Nandita. Nandini is the right girl who could make my son understand the importance of Love and having a mate. He is happy, he really is happy to have her as his mate, but he never realized it..

Nandita took a deep breathe and nodded at Nyonika. Both the ladies took a pouch from each of their hand bags..

Nyonika ( smiled ): This is Manik's..

She handed the pouch over to Nandita, which she took it from her and kept it in her bag and forwarded the pouch which she brought with her to Nyonika.

Nandita ( smiled ): This is Nandini's..

They smiled at each other and bade bye.

Next Morning

Nandini's Bedroom

Nandini was getting ready for college when she heard a knock at her door.

Nandini ( wearing a bangle ): Come in..

The person on the other side opened the door and got inside her bedroom..Nandini turned back and smiled..

Nandini: Mom..you're here..You could have called me downstairs..

Nandita ( smiled ): It doesn't matter, Nandy. I, actually needed to give you something.

She took out something from the pouch which she brought with her and took Nandini's hand and kept it on her palm..

Nandini ( raised her eyebrow ): A ring..?

Nandita ( tensed ): How's it..?

Nandini ( smiled sweetly ): Its beautiful, Mom..

Nandita ( smiled ): I want you to wear it..

Nandini ( frowned ): Why such a sudden gift..?

Nandita got worried which wasn't unnoticed by Nandini.

Nandita ( stuttered ): Why..? Don't..don't I have that right..?

Nandini ( sighed ): Of course you have, Mom. I was just curious about the gift..

Nandita ( bad face ): But, I don't like if you ask such questions..

Nandini ( smiled ): All right, I would wear it..

Nandini took the ring which was on her palm and was about to wear it in her right hand's ring finger when Nandita stopped her..

Nandini ( frowned ): What happened, Mom..?

Nandita ( smiled ): Uh, Nandini..Wear it in your left hand..

Nandini ( surprised ): Why..?

Nandita ( smiled ): It would look prettier..

But, Nandini looked uncomfortable with that thought..

Nandini ( avoided eye contact ): But Mom, we aren't supposed to wear any ring other than..

Nandita ( hid her smile ): Other than Mate's Ring..right..?

Nandini nodded at her..

Nandita ( frowned ): It doesn't matter right..I mean..you aren't ready to accept him and so you wouldn't be wearing his ring anyway.

Nandini ( fake smiled ): Yeah..I was..just worried..what if it isn't allowed..

Nandita ( smiled ): Nothing like that Nandy..You can wear that ring..

Nandini nodded and wore that ring in her left hand's ring finger. A soon as she wore it, she felt some kind of vibration in her body. Her inner souls were dancing in joy, in fact..she herself felt complete..

Nandita ( smiled ): God bless you..

She kissed Nandini's forehead and went away..While Nandini was finding something fishy with Nandita's behavior but she has to chuck about it since she was feeling something different, since the moment she has worn the ring..

In Power Seekers

The Weasley boys were sitting in the canteen along with the demon girls..Manik was feeling some kind of extra joy since the morning..he was just staring at his hand..

Cabir ( confused ): It looks special, Manik..

Abhi ( nodded ): I know, right..

Anaisha ( confused ): What looks special..?

Arya ( pointed at Manik's hand ): Manik's ring..Mum has gifted him a ring..

Dhruv ( frowned ): And surprisingly, none of us couldn't remove it after he wore it.

Arya ( bad face ): Exactly, whenever any of us get something, we share it and so Mum's unique gifts. But this one, we couldn't remove it and when I touched it, my hand got even burnt..

Navya ( shocked ): What..? Is that so..? Manik, please show it to us..

He looked at Navya and smiled. He was about to show it to her when he spotted Nandini getting inside the canteen. She was talking with two girls who were with her and was giggling at something. He sighed and got lost in her giggle. Her smile brought an immediate smile on his lips too. He even forgot that he was staring at her without blinking his eyes even for a second and he was stared by his brothers and friends cum sisters..

The demons followed his gaze only to see Nandini occupying a seat, a bit far away from them..

Cabir ( smirked ): Isn't she pretty..

Manik ( unknowingly ): She is, to an extent that I can't take my eyes off her..

Suddenly, he realized what he said and he bit his tongue..

Soha ( smirked ): Pretty and all, huh..

Manik ( glared ): Shut up, Soha..

Maddy ( glared ): Manik..

Manik ( rolled his eyes ): I just forgot how possessive you are for your mate..

Abhi ( smirked ): As if you aren't. I still remember when you shouted at me for calling Nandini a wild cat..

Navya ( shocked ): What..? Why would you call her that..?

Anaisha ( scowled ): She is my best friend Mr. Abhimanyu Willfred Wealsey. A word against her, you would be strangled to death..

Abhi ( glared ): Oh really..? Then I would tell..Nandini, your best friend is a wild cat..is a scary ghost..

Manik ( furiously ): Shut it down Abhi..Or else I would strangle you to death..

The Weasleys smirked at him while the girls were grinning..

Naina ( coolly ): So, technically..you don't accept her as your mate but then you could praise her beauty and you could even get possessive for her..

Anaisha ( smirked ): Oh come on Nains..don't you know..? Lots of guys praise Nan's beauty, in fact they run behind her, so even Manik is one among them..She doesn't even care..

before she could complete, Manik growled in anger..

Manik ( gritted his teeth ): Enough Anaisha..I am not ' Any Guy ' for her..!!

Navya ( innocently ): Oh really..? Then what are you for her..? Or, let me ask it in other way..What is she for you..?

Manik just kept quiet and stared at Navya with a blank look on his face. He himself didn't know an answer for it..He just ignored her and he took a knife and cut fruits and started eating, something he does to escape from questions.

Soha ( smirked ): You don't have an answer..right..? Manik, if you don't want her, then you should reject her..

He snapped his head at Soha in anger. He clutched onto the knife in his hand tightly..

Naina ( nodded ): Maybe, you should get some other girl and she could get some other GUY too..

That did it's work. Manik just held the knife more tightly causing his hand to bleed and the blood has started coming out which was darker red, much darker than human's blood since they are demons..

At the same time, around Nandini's table..

Nandini, who was busy in talking with the two girls with whom she came to the canteen, suddenly hissed in pain..

Girl 1 ( worried ): What happened, Nandy..?

Nandini ( hissed ): I don't know, Asha..My hand..its paining..

Girl 2 ( shocked ): What..? But how..?

They saw blood coming out of Nandini's hand which was black in color. The angels's blood will be greenish but since Nandini is the little Goddess, her blood's color is black which is yet another proof to point out that she is a Goddess, since only Gods and Goddess can have black color blood.

Asha ( shocked ): Blood..Oh my God..how does it happen..?

Girl 2 ( panicked ): We need to mind link Carlisle..

Nandini ( protested ): No, we shouldn't, Tanu..We are in college and nobody should see my state..If my brothers come here, then the the demons and angels will get to know about my identity, its easy for them to guess me after seeing my blood's color...

Tanu ( worried ): But, you are bleeding Nandy..

Nandini ( smiled ): I am fine..I could bear this pain..This is nothing for me..

Asha and Tanu tried many spells on Nandini's hand but it was of no use..

On the demon's table

Dhruv ( panicked ): Manik, what are you doing..?

He took the knife from Manik's hand. The boys freaked out and the girls got worried for him..But Manik wasn't listening to anything, all he could see was Nandini being with some other guy and it was piercing his heart..

Maddy ( concerned ): Manik, just open your fist..

Cabir shook him and that was when Manik came out of his trance..

Manik ( annoyed ): What's wrong Cabir..?

Arya ( pissed ): Are you out of your mind, Manik. You are wounded and you are asking whats wrong..!!

Manik looked at his hand to see blood coming out of it. Abhi took his hand and cast a spell which healed the wound and blood disappeared..

Manik ( got up ): I need to go..

He went away not before glancing at Nandini who was sitting with a shocked expression on her face by staring at her hand. He frowned but then decided to ask her later and moved out of the canteen..

Tanu ( shocked ): Nandy, how did the blood disappear..?

Asha ( perplexed ): Exactly, it was bleeding some moments ago and now you're hand is looking perfectly fine..

While Nandini was just lost in thoughts..

Nandini ( confused ): it never happened before. I need to ask HIM..

She got up and went out of the canteen while Asha and Tanu decided to share it with others only if Nandini agrees to it..

Asha Rithvik Carlisle: She is the mate and love of Rithvik Grey Carisle. She loves her mate a lot. She became his mate when she was 21 years old. She considers his family as her own. Nandini might be a Goddess but for her, she is like a little sister. She becomes Nandini's partner in every pranks and they both end up in getting scolding from Rithvik. She is a proud mother of a son and loves him dearly. She is 27 years old.

Power: She has a height of odor which only Werewolves have
Angel: Lara

Tanushree Rishi Carlisle: She is the mate and the only Love of Rishi Grey Carlisle. She is a sweetheart and loves her family dearly. She acts all cute when she is with Nandini, Asha and her daughter. She fights with Rishi even if the issue is silly. They call their fight as their love. She got her mate when she was 21. She considers Nandini as her baby sister. She is also very good in martial arts. She is 26 years old..

Power: She can make a person stay in air by just using her mind
Angel: Gwen

Nandini was walking hurriedly through the corridors of college when she felt a pull on her arm and the next second she was pinned on the wall of a classroom. that touch is familiar to her and so she doesn't need to see the face, moreover one's mate's smell is recognizable..

Nandini ( irritated ): What the hell Manik..?

He was surprised to know that she can understand his touch but then he thought its because of his smell..

Manik ( smirked ): Perks of being mates huh, can recognize each other's touch without seeing..

Nandini ( pissed ): isn't it obvious..? Now, will you do the honor of spitting out the reason for this sudden pull..?

He didn't reply, instead he took her hand in his hand..

Nandini ( frowned ): What are you doing..?

Manik ( stared at her ): Why were you staring at her hand in shock, back in canteen..?

She stared at him in surprise. He noticed it..

Nandini ( composed herself ): Nothing, its nothing important..

He raised her chin..

Manik ( adamant ): Answer me Nandini..

Nandini ( glared ): Its something personal..

Manik ( furiously ): Personal..? You've got personal stuffs too..? Was it why you ran away after kissing me..?

She snapped her head at him just after he mentioned about their kiss. He still remembers about their kiss. Honestly, she thought he would just forget it as it would be a mistake for him too..But here, he still remembers about their first kiss. Was it so important for him that he even remembered how she regretted after the kiss..

He yanked her closer by waist..

Manik ( dangerously ): Tell me..

Nandini ( annoyed ): Why is it so important for you..? Its not like you have never kissed before, You being a Demon Chief and a wanted guy of all these college girls, I would be your umpteenth kiss..

Manik got angry after sharing it. Of course she was his first kiss and somewhere down the line of his heart, he wanted her to be his every kiss, which she never understood neither he realized..

Manik ( angrily ): What did you say..? Why so important huh..Fine, think whatever you wanted to but remember one thing My Little Angel Mate, you belong to me so dare you even think about some other guys, I would snap his head in front of you..

He left her and moved towards the classroom door and opened it but then stopped in the middle; he didn't turn back..

Manik ( smirked ): And yes, one more thing, you were my first..

He moved out leaving behind a shocked and a surprised Nandini..

To be continued..