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Third Person's POV

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"Do it for the freaking environment" Val muttered to herself, as she was sipping on the sweet tea. Her eyes were roaming around the area, making sure she doesn't lose her focus.

"Valarie. Sweetie" She heard a soft voice calling.

"Oh, Vaughn. Yes?" Valarie placed her cup down and she slowly got up.

"You know what you have to do?" Vaughn asked.

"Yes, I read my part already" Valarie walked towards Vaughn.

"Fantastic! It's your turn. Work your magic, baby" Vaughn reach out his hand towards her and she took it.

Vaughn escorted her towards the shooting area, and many eyes turned her way, including the one and only. As she got in front of the camera, she got into position to pose. Five minutes in the photoshoot, Valarie's eyes itch to look at his direction. As her eyes shifted towards him, she felt a shiver striking down her spine, sending goosebumps to rise all over her body, making her body jolt with a familiar feeling. The cameraman stopped taking photos and look at her.

"Are you okay? Is the flash too bright?" The cameraman asked.

"Uh... no! It's... uh... Can I take a break?" Damn! She hated how she stuttered like a fool, and in front of everyone. If she didn't wear layers of the makeup, her cheeks would have already exposed how embarrassed she felt.

"Yeah, sure. We'll continue with the other models first" She make haste towards her tent, with Raeven trailing along.

"What happened?" Rae asked, as Valarie went to sit, then getting back up again.

"You just flinched like..." Rae imitated the way Valarie body jolted.

"You okay?"

"I just... around him... I just can't! He affects me so much!" Valarie said, pacing back and forth.

"Okay..." Rae felt weirded out at how she was acting just because of one man.

"I really want to know how he affects you so much" Rae wondered, as she sat down at Val's seat.

"Is it because he's your first everything? Maybe try seeing other people, I'm sure it'll help"

"It's not that, Rae. Maybe I'm just unlucky when it comes to love. He makes me feel so worthless. I feel like I'm never good enough around him!"

"You don't have to prove anything to him, Val! He's not worth your effort. Find someone who loves you for you" Rae's right. It is as simple as that. But why can't she move on?

"I just feel like... uhm... nevermind. Let's continue" Val decided it was best to just drop the issue.

"I'll grab some water for you" Rae said, exiting the tent.

"Thank you" Val huffed in relief, before taking a seat. She look at her own reflection, her face turned hard.

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"Wait,... is he a...?" Rae's question trailed off, as her eyebrows were scrunched together. Rae turned to face Valarie that was rubbing lotion up and down her smooth and fair legs.

"Is he a vampire?" Rae asked. Valarie look up at Rae when she asked the question.

"Yeah, didn't I tell you?" Valarie asked.

"No, I don't recall..." Rae tried to think if there was a moment where Valarie did ever told her.

"Well, for your information, he is, and so is his group of friends"

"Jooheon" Rae murmured under her breath. Why didn't she noticed this? Is that why they're so breathtakingly beautiful? Because they're vampires?

"Are all vampires so beautiful?" Rae asked, going over to sit next to Valarie.

"Maybe" Valarie replied.

"Him and his group of friends are royals to the vampire community"

"Oh, there is a community now?"

"And a council too" Valarie added, instantly Rae was in shock.

"Woah! If humans were to ever discover that they were living alongside vampires this whole time, it'll be mind blowing"

"The 'X' Clan, is what his group is called"

"Three years back, they took over the council and changed the system"

"What?! There's actually vampire politics?!" Rae instantly bursted into laughters.

"Raeven! It's not funny! This is the real deal!"

"And my father was in the council! The reason he told me to get it with Hyungwon is because he took over the council and my dad lost his job because of him and his friends!"

"Wait, wait! So, basically your father, in a way, bargained you to him?"

"Yeah" Valarie sighed slightly.

"That sounds messed up"

"But I don't exactly hate being bargained to Hyungwon last time"

"My head was in cloud nine with him last time" Valarie stated. Your head is still in cloud nine, Rae thought in her mind.

"Damn! Now I want to be one too!" Rae stated.

"I want to be pretty! And flawless! And stunning! All of that! Is it possible?" Rae spoke so fast, Valarie barely caught on.

"Rae, it doesn't work like that" Valarie stated.

"It takes a long process, documents to be done, official statements and more. And usually if you are turn by a normal vampire, you won't be immortal. But if a royal vampire turns you, then you live forever, like them"

"Normal vampire don't have the power to turn someone fully, only the royal does"

"Are there many royal vampires?"

"Yeah, there is many. But the most powerful ones are the seven royals. Which is the 'X' clan. Only them and their family are powerful. They seem like gods to the community"

"To be honest, they always had this strong vibe surrounding them, that I just can't put my finger on. But until you explained it, I finally know why. They're royal monsters" Valarie laughed at what Raeven said.

"Exactly"

"They have people bowing at their feet" Valarie added.

"I... freaking hate them!" Valarie grunted.

"They're so self-centred! It's a crime!" Valarie pointed an angry finger at Rae's face.

"Woah!" Rae flinched and scooted back.

"Calm down, princess"

"Let's look at the pictures taken today, okay?" Rae suggested, hoping to change the subject, which worked.

"Vaughn said, and I quote, 'Amazing, darling! Extravagant more than the usual!' Aren't you sick getting all these compliments?" Rae asked, resting her chin on her palm.

"It gives me courage and confidence, Rae. And do you know what is the backbone of my success?"

"What?" Rae raised an eyebrow.

"You, my dear friend" Valarie gave her a flying kiss, before getting up and heading towards the bathroom. Rae scoffed at that.

"You're such a flirt!" Rae yelled, making Valarie laugh.

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"I assumed you got a good night's rest, Ms. De'Casper?" Valarie knew all too well to whom that alluring voice belonged too.

"Good morning, Mr. Chae. And how can you tell?" Valarie didn't even look at him, and focused on the buffet in front of her.

"You're smiling and grinning like a cheshire cat" Valarie finally turned to look at him and was surprised at their closeness.

"Well, you're right. I slept like a baby. Thank you" Valarie took a step back, but even then, her butt was lightly touching the edge of the table.

"I'm assuming I could say the same for you?" She asked, turning towards the table and then grabbing a plate, which Hyungwon followed suit, completely ignoring her question.

"I see you haven't changed, always waking up early" Hyungwon stated, as they both were choosing their food on the table.

"Excuse me? Haven't changed?" Valarie asked.

"And how was I before?" Valarie added, she felt her blood boil.

"You used to wake up early. And you woke up early today, meaning your sleeping habits don't change"

"Oh, you were talking about my sleeping habits" Valarie mentally scolded herself at how emotional she gets around this guy.

"Uhm... how have you been?" Valarie asked.

"I heard you and your friends are changing the system"

"Yes, we are. We are turning it back to the traditional ways"

"I guess your title as a prince, will be official again?"

"Yes, I guess you could put it that way"

"Well, then, I wish you all the best" Valarie said, before walking away. Hyungwon look at her retreating back, her hair swishing gracefully on her back. Hyungwon can't help but think that she really has changed. Less timid, and clearly more tougher.

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