[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 [center [b [i The Past.]]]]]
[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 The sunlight hitting the woman's skin felt amazing. A small sigh passed though her lips as she titled her head back, and her eyes slowly drifted closed. Nathan looked over towards her and he cocked his head slightly to the side. [b "Are you alright Estella?"] he asked lightly. The woman slowly opened her chocolate brown eyes and looked towards the male. [#E67E22 "I'm perfectly fine. Just enjoying the warm weather"] she said lightly. The male smiled and rubbed the back of his neck. He was getting slightly nervous, and he didn't like the feeling at all.]]
[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 He cleared his throat and looked towards her. [b "Listen, you know you and I have been together for over a year now, and I've been talking to your father and I think this is the perfect time, and the perfect place for this"] he said lightly. Estella's heart was hammering inside of her chest as she sat up and locked her eyes on him. [#E67E22 "Nathan? What are you doing?"] she asked lightly. She was slowly losing her voice, as her heart felt like it was about to burst from her chest. The male turned and reached into his pocket.]]
[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 The woman's eyes locked on the box, and she knew what was happening. Her dreams were slowly starting to come true, and she knew what he was about to ask her. [b "Estella, will you share the rest of your life with me?"] he asked her as he opened the box. Her eyes swam with tears and she nodded lightly. [#E67E22 "Of course I will"] she breathed out. The male smiled and slid the ring onto her finger, and then brought her hand to his lips. She broke out into a smile as she hugged him.]]
[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 The two were soon on their feet, and heading back to her parents farm house, when she felt someone watching her. She turned her eyes to the man standing in the trees, and she shook her head. The look on his face scared her, and she didn't know why. She wasn't about to ruin this good feeling though. She would worry about that later. She let Nathan take her hand, and lead her across the lawn and into the house. She held her hand out, as she showed off the ring to her mother, and little brother.]]
[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 Her father was standing there with his arms crossed over his chest. He looked worried, and it was starting to worry Stella as well. She excused herself from Nathan's side and walked over to her father. She stood there and then started playing with her fingers. She bit the inside of her cheek as she looked up at him. [#E67E22 "Why aren't you happy for me?"] she asked. The older man just shook his head and looked down at his child. [b "I am happy for you, but something's not right"] he spoke softly.]]
[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 Before she had a chance to ask what he meant, he pulled her out the side door and out onto the grass. [#E67E22 "Daddy, you are scaring me.."] she breathed out. [b "You should be scared child. Did you see the man at the edge of the woods?"] he hissed. All she could do was nod her head. [b "God no. I hoped he would have forgotten.."] he breathed out. Estella bit her lower lip wondering what her father was talking about. She stood there waiting for him to speak. It didn't take long for him to sigh, and rub his face.]]
[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 [b "I had promised you to Valen. He's been watching you for a couple of year's now, and he was waiting to speak to you. I didn't think you would get with Nathan, because I know that Valen want's to make you his. I promised him I would work my hardest to make that happen. Seeing you this happy it breaks my heart, because I know it won't last"] he said looking towards her with sadness in his eyes. Estella stood there listening to him speak. Her heart was shattering inside of her chest.]]
[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 [#E67E22 "You promised me to someone I don't even know? To someone I don't want to get to know? How could you do this to me?"]]]
[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 [b "I didn't mean too baby. I really didn't. Just know he's going to come to you in a couple of hours, and you will have a choice to make."]]]
[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 [#E67E22 "What choice would that be daddy? Or do you not know?"] she hissed. She didn't even wait for him to speak up. She turned on her heel and stormed into the house, slamming the door behind her.]]
[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 The male shook his head and looked towards the trees. Sure enough, Valen was standing there looking slightly pleased with what had happened. The older male opened the door and slipped back inside. He knew something horrible was going to happen, but he kept that to himself. He pretended to be happy for the couple. As the hours slipped away, he didn't want to leave his family, and his daughter alone. There was a monster outside waiting to attack, and he felt it deep in his bones. As the sun started to set, it was time for Nathan to leave.]]
[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 The couple walked out the front door, and he wrapped his arms around Estella's waist, drawing her closer. [b "I honestly can't wait to start planning out wedding, and our future together. I love you Estella Rose Kingsley, more than you will ever know"] he whispered. The woman looked up at him, and licked her lips lightly. She felt like her heart was breaking. [#E67E22 "I love you too Nathan James Oakley. More than my own life"] she whispered back. The two shared a kiss, before he headed down the lane to his home.]]
[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 As Estella stood there watching the sunset, she spotted the man from earlier that day. She narrowed her eyes and turned to go inside. She spent the time with her family, and when it was time for bed she excused herself to her room. She could hear her family slowly retire to their own rooms as well, and she sighed lightly. She heard a soft tap on her window, and her heart skipped a beat. [#E67E22 "Nathan, what are you doing here? Daddy will have your hide"] she said opened her window. She nearly screamed, but a hand covered her mouth.]]
[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 [b "Shush my darling. You shouldn't scream and alert your family to me being here. If I was you, I would keep my bloody mouth shut. Your father told you who I was, and what I would be coming for. So you now have a choice. Either you become my bride of the darkness, or you watch as I rip your family apart. Then I'll make sure your lover boy down there, is killed slowly"] he hissed. Estella's eyes darted to the window. The man holding her helped her look out.]]
[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 Sure enough, there was Nathan bound and gagged. She felt tears sting her eyes as she was ripped away from the window. [b "When I remove my hand, you have two minutes to think, if you don't reply your brother will be the first to die"] he said with a growl. He removed his hand from her mouth, and she let out a sob. She wanted to move away, but couldn't. She had a choice to make. She stood there and looked towards him. [#E67E22 "If I do choose to be yours, you will leave Nathan and my family alone?"] she asked.]]
[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 The man nodded lightly. [b "I'll leave them alone, and I'll make it look like you killed yourself right here and now"] he breathed out. She sighed lightly, and knew her choice was going to make her hate herself. She wanted her family, and Nathan safe. She knew she would hate Valen even more. She took a breath, and locked her eyes on his. [#E67E22 "Alright, I'll be yours"] she breathed out. The male smirked and nodded lightly. He then flew out the window, and Estella ran towards it.]]
[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 She watched as Valen killed Nathan. She let out a heart breaking sob, as Valen entered her room. [#E67E22 "You monster.."] she breathed out. The male just shook his head, and then started making it look like she killed herself. That's when he turned her into a creature of the night. The feeling of losing everything she loved, still burned inside of her chest as she followed the man out of her home, and away from her life for good...]]
[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 [center [b [i Present Day.]]]]]
[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 The memory of the night she was turned reared it's ugly head, and it made the woman shutter lightly. She reached up and ran her finger's though her short hair. She wasn't in the mood to really deal with this right now. She had more important things to think about. Like work. She was going to be late. When she realized that, she flew out of bed and hurried to the bathroom to shower. She didn't have time for a long one, so she had to cut it down to ten minutes tops.]]
[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 When she was done, she wrapped herself into a towel and then hurried into her bedroom. She found some clean panties, and matching bra. She groaned lightly as she realized what color the bra was. It wasn't her normal black, but it was her light pink one. She looked towards her work uniform and growled lightly. [#E67E22 "Of course.."] she muttered lightly as she dried herself off and got dressed. She buttoned the button on her black slacks, and then did up her button down shirt. She looked at herself in the mirror and cocked her head slightly to the side.]]
[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 She looked alright, but she had a feeling she would be getting a lot of looks today. She then found her locket and put it around her neck. She had found a witch over a hundred years ago, and had her make it for her. It's so she could be among the humans in the daytime. She then applied a little bit of makeup, and was finally ready to go. She grabbed her flats from the bedroom floor, along with her apartment key. She grabbed her wallet last, and booked it out of her apartment.]]
[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 When she unlocked the Mercedes she loved, she slid behind the wheel and started it up. The sleek black car was backed out of her parking spot and headed into town. She looked at the clock and cussed under her breath. She was going to be at least a minute late. She didn't want that happening, but she didn't have much choice in the matter. That's what she deserved while she was daydreaming. She pulled out onto the busy street when it was clear, and headed towards the café she worked for. She turned the air off and rolled the windows down.]]
[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 She was kicking herself for thinking about Valen again. She had managed to escape from the male fifty years ago, and she'd been doing really well on her own. Being a monster wasn't all that bad, but she had to move every couple of years. She never changed, and it killed her. She had watched her little brother grow old and die. She was still pissed off with Valen for killing the man she really loved. She sighed lightly as she pulled into the cafe's parking lot. She shut the car off and climbed out.]]
[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 Shoes in hand, and she hurried into the back of the building. [b "You are late Stella!"] her boss called out. [#E67E22 "I know. I'm sorry. I was wrapped up in my thoughts again"] she called back as she clocked in. She dropped her shoes onto the floor and slid her feet into them. She then hurried and found the red headed woman. A small smile passed over her lips as she spotted her. [b "You do look nice though. Just remember to wear a white bra next time"] Scarlett teased. Estella stuck her tongue out.]]
[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 [#E67E22 "Oh shut up. This was all I had"] she said as she went out onto the floor. She spotted some customer's waiting for someone to take their orders. She grabbed her apron from behind the counter, and her notepad. She reached for her pen as well, and walked over to their table. [#E67E22 "I'm sorry for the wait, what can I get you guys to drink?"] she asked as she tied the apron around her waist. Some of her hair fell into her eyes, and she blew it out of her eyes.]]
[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 When the couple placed their drink order she gave them a couple more minutes alone. She went back to the counter and Amilia stopped her. [b "There's a male in the corner booth, and he won't let anyone else serve him. He wants you"] she said as she carried out a tray to another table. Estella sighed and looked towards the booth. As soon as she did, she froze. It was him. What was he doing here? She shook her head lightly as she moved over to his table. She stopped and looked down at him, her eyes blazing with anger.]]
[google-font https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Noto+Sans][noto+sans [size12 [#E67E22 "How did you find me?"] she hissed. She didn't know if anyone was watching, but she wanted to sink into the floor and vanish. She didn't want to deal with this, and yet here he was. He was still handsome, and she hated him for it. She stood there her pad in hand as she waited for him to speak.]]