Moon Lovers: Bound by Blood and Revenge

*One thousand years ago*

In the Valley of Promise, two figures were standing under the moonlight. A lady wearing a red velvet dress was being engulfed by a man in his strong arms as if she was a delicate and fragile jewel that he had to protect.

She was leaning her back on his sturdy chest as they watched the starry night sky and the beautiful scenery below them. The wind was blowing, intensifying the coldness of the night but it was just nothing to her for she felt so warm in his loving embrace.

The night was deep, so serene and quiet. They were alone in that place. The silvery moon was shining brightly above them, accompanied by countless twinkling stars that looked like pearls that adorned the night sky. 𝐟𝘳𝑒𝗲𝘸e𝒃𝘯𝒐𝐯e𝚕.c𝒐𝒎

They looked up watching the beautiful constellation of the stars and at the same time, silently making a wish in their hearts. They wished that this moment would never end, just the two of them together, enjoying each other's warmth and company.

After a while, amidst the silence of the night, a deep husky voice was heard.

"In this Kingdom of Phantasia, they thought I am the strongest and they made me the King. But they didn't know you are the strongest creature here."

The perfectly shaped eyebrow of the lovely woman in his arms knitted into a frown upon hearing that.

"Who told you that? Why do you think so? Are you making me laugh with that ridiculous joke?" She said, pouting her lips while tilting her head to look at him.

The gorgeous man whose everything about him suggested valor and power let out a husky chuckle, tightening his grip around her body while placing his chin over her shoulder.

"Because between us... you are more superior than me. I am always under your mercy because you are above me." He said matter-of-factly, flashing his cheeky smile on his face.

His love and devotion to her were reflected in those deep red orbs of his.

A soft giggle escaped her lips as she turned to face the man who thought so highly of her. She cupped his face with both hands, her emerald eyes staring intently at him.

"I didn't know that you are good at flattering women with your sweet words, my King. Is this what you learned from visiting the human world?" There was a gleam of humor playing across her lips when she said that.

"No. I only know how to tell the truth. And there are no other women. I only have one. And that is you. My heart only belongs to you… now and forever." He softly said with a serious look on his face, his words filled with promise and sincerity.

"I… Kira Vladamirovich Alaric, the Vampire King of Phantasia, will only love one woman, Selene Athanasia. In this Valley of Promise, I swear this with the Silver Full Moon and the million shining stars above the skies as my witnesses." he solemnly swore in front of his beloved woman.

The corner of her lips went up into a glowing smile filled with joy and happiness. Her heart was beating rapidly against the wall of her chest and she could feel a flutter of butterflies in her stomach.

Without saying a word, the woman tiptoed, grabbing the back of his head as she drew him closer to her. Then she pressed her mouth against his lips, fiercely kissing him.

This was her reply to his heart-touching and stomach-fluttering words. Kira smiled in between their kisses. He just so loved this domineering side of her.

Selene was the only one who could tame the strongest vampire in this realm, dominate him and make him into submission.

The passionate kiss lasted for several minutes. They just parted when they had to catch their breath. Kira rested his forehead on hers, caressing her cheeks. She closed her eyes, savoring his touch.

"I want you," his voice dropped almost to a hoarse whisper. A twinkle of moonlight caught his eyes as he glanced at her with deep longing and desire.

She looked up, meeting his gaze. The gleam in her emerald eyes contained a sensuous flame as if inviting him to do as he pleased. Their mind and heart came in unison.

He just found himself pushing her down on the ground which was covered with grass. He gave her body a raking gaze, staring at her hungrily.

Before she could say a word, Kira slowly freed her from the soft fabric of her dress, his hands gently caressing her skin, tracing her slender figure while planting wet kisses all over her face down to her neck and collar bones.

"Uhm… Ki, someone might see us here," she said anxiously, darting her gaze around.

"Hmm, worry not, my Lady. I will just please you," he uttered sensually, before using his robe to cover them both. In one swift move, he went down on her, parting her legs and lifting the hem of her dress. The next thing they heard was Selene's soft moans as she drowned in the sea of pleasure.

When he was done satisfying his woman, he raised his head, licking his lips with a satisfied smile on his lips. Meanwhile, breathing and panting heavily, Selene was still trying to recover from that intense pleasure she received from Kira.

He lay down beside her and just cuddled her in his arms. They just stayed like that for several minutes before Selene spoke up, breaking the silence.

"Ki, I just remembered. I prepared a surprise for you tonight. I have something to give you. Just wait here for a moment until I come back," Selene lightly touched his face and smiled at him faintly.

"Hmm. Of course, My Lady. I'm not going anywhere without you. Go and get it fast. I will be waiting here for you. I'm so excited to see your surprise. You rarely give me one," Kira slightly complained, pretending to be upset.

Selene just looked at him helplessly, her eyebrow arching in amusement. Soon, she left him to get her surprise for Kira.

Kira just remained in his spot, gazing at the clouds floating in the night sky which seemed to hide the ethereal fairyland of the Kingdom Phantasia, a land ruled by a Vampire King and inhabited by supernatural and magical creatures like vampires, witches, werewolves, and hybrids.

Kira was patiently waiting for Selene to come back when suddenly he felt someone else's presence. A figure wearing a black cloak just appeared out of nowhere, charging and attacking in his direction at the speed of light.

'Is this an assassination attempt against the King of this Land? Someone is trying to put me again in my eternal slumber. Who dares challenge me this time?'

Kira pondered to himself as he continued avoiding and blocking the attack of the cloaked man who was thrusting a silver dagger in his direction.

His eyes seemed to lose interest against his attacker who was having a hard time landing a hit and touching even a single strand of his hair.

Kira heaved a deep sigh and said nonchalantly "You know that coming here is like throwing yourself in the land of the dead."

He was dodging every attack effortlessly. When Kira got bored he finally made a move to counterattack.

"I have enough of this. Don't spoil my Lady's surprise. I will never allow anyone to disrupt our wonderful moment." Kira said with his stern cold voice.

With his super strength and speed, he quickly grabbed the attacker's neck and pinned him down on the ground.

The cloaked man winced in pain at the impact of his back hitting the ground.

Kira frowned as he watched the person under his grasp.

'This person is...not a man… but a woman,' Kira thought to himself when he heard her faint voice.

For some unknown reason, he became curious about his attacker's identity so he hastily removed the cloak to reveal her face.

His world crumbled almost immediately upon seeing the face hiding in that cloak. He saw the face of his beloved woman, Selene.

'No!!! THIS COULDN'T BE… WHY?' his mind was screaming but he remained frozen in his spot.

He was quite shaken and shocked by this. His stunned expression couldn't hide the disbelief in his eyes.