Dr. Luna
The Vampires Promised Bride Bonus Chapter 6

Aken

I don't remember how long it has been since I have placed my feet on the solid ground above me. I have locked myself away in the depths of the ocean for so long. I can't help but think about how I ended up cursed here. It all happened a long time ago.

Being a god, my life became boring and tedious. I lived the same life day after day. The other gods had their rules they lived by to establish order. They were dull. So, I started to have some fun. Which led to some things I regret deeply. I can't take it back now... but it still haunts me.

At first, I only did harmless pranks. One of my favorites was when I had the deity Erebus's hair color changed to white. I stole a powerful mixture from a goddess so that he wouldn't be able to reverse the effects. You should have seen his face. I chuckled in the darkness as I recalled the memory. Erebus was doing everything to try to fix his hair color. He was acting like a mad man. It was the most fun I remember having in so long. And I wanted to feel that excitement again.

Erebus was quite angry with me after that incident, but it wasn't until what happened next that he turned to hating me. That one wasn't my fault though...well not entirely. Erebus had a harem of women that he kept but one of the women was his favorite. She was a dryad named Ivory. I used to go and flirt with his women to get him riled up. I didn't mean anything by it... ever. One evening Ivory visited me. She entered my chambers and immediately dropped her garments. She stood there naked. This beautiful woman was now just standing there asking for me to take her. But I wouldn't. I didn't. But Erebus flung open my door and saw the whole scene and didn't let me explain. He killed Ivory right there in a flash of rage. Then he vowed that one day he would destroy me. He would hurt me in the worst way possible.

Of course, those were empty threats. How could Erebus hurt me? He wasn't as strong as me and the deity knew it. His hatred for me only continued to grow after that. Until he was constantly out to get me. In fact, the reason I am cursed here is because Erebus snitched on me to the wrong god, Rogio.

I did a lot of things I regret now. I acted impulsively and didn't think about the consequences. I'm an i***t and Rogio was right to be upset with me for what I did.

I overheard Rogio talking and saying how a certain young man needs to replace a mate soon. This piqued my interest immediately. Why did Rogio want this man to replace a mate? So I continued to listen. Rogio wanted this vampire to replace his chosen mate and was purposely trying to lead him to women who would be compatible. He was also leading him away from the vampire kingdom. I found this very interesting.

I was lacking in entertainment, so I found this vampire and told him to visit the vampire kingdom. I told him that something interesting awaited him there. Then I sat back and watched with intrigue on what was going to happen. It turned out that that man was mates with the queen of the vampires. Yeah... like I said I am an i***t.

The queen couldn't ignore the temptation of her fated mate and met him in secret. Her marriage to the vampire king was one of convenience. She had two children already with the vampire king and had fulfilled her obligations to him. But even I could see how the king looked at her. He loved her. The king adored her. I hid myself and watched it all unfold in silence. I still remember the king's face when he ended up catching his queen in bed with another man. It was gut-wrenching to watch. His face paled and there was so much pain in his eyes. The king snapped and killed the queen's fated mate. That man was now dead because of me. I led him to this fate.

The king loved the queen so much that he looked past what she did. He just wanted her and her to love him. But the queen couldn't get over the loss of her fated mate. As a deity, I have seen many things but one night I witnessed the queen killing the king and then herself. I felt so nauseous at that moment. Hell, I still can feel it thinking about it. The sad look of betrayal in the king's eyes... they would always haunt me. I was the cause of all of this. I didn't know what the trickling effect would be. I had learned my lesson then. I would never mess with things that I shouldn't. But I never got the chance to prove that...

Rogio went hysterical. His vampire king and queen were both dead. They were both hand- chosen vampires of his. He wasn't just angry... he was grief-stricken. Rogio had always kept a close relationship with the ones he was a deity for. And he was the vampire deity.

Of course, that snake Erebus would have been watching me the whole time. He knew what I had done. He didn't hesitate to let Rogio know about my mistake. Rogio had a lot of clout among the deities, and they agreed with him that I should be punished. I wasn't going to just be punished. Who were they to punish me? They weren't even going to hear me out. I fought against them. One on one they didn't stand a chance against me, so they united together. With a combined force they brought me down, cursing me to a life at sea. I would never be able to walk upon land again unless I mated with a land dweller. Something that was impossible to break since I was stuck in the oceans. Damn clever cruel gods. To give hope where there isn't any.

I heard that Rogio was internally broken after everything that happened. He was crushed he wasn't able to protect the vampire king and queen. It drove him mad, finally, he couldn't handle it anymore and he went dormant. He had closed himself off from the world going into a deep slumber. If he was only going to go to sleep anyways then he didn't have to leave me cursed here.

The more I thought about it... the more I became fed up with the other deities and their council. Why do they get to decide things? With their stupid rules they made up. Honestly, it makes no sense. It is just a way for them to pass the time. I have no respect for their rules. They didn't even give me a chance to explain anything. Other deities had done worse but because I didn't just accept my punishment I got cursed down here.

"Quite the place you have here."

I turned my head to see a white glowing bubble behind me. Perfect. The meddling moon goddess was just what I needed. What the hell did she want?

"Go away Selene," I said in a bitter tone. She was trouble and I didn't trust her.

"What if I told you I have a way you can get on dry land to break the curse?"

I knew this would be a mistake. Selene was the master of manipulation. Sure, everyone saw her as a helpful goddess who could see the future. But I knew better. That conniving b***h was up to something. Whenever she had her hand in something you better believe it was for herself. Selene was like the constant pressure on a tree. In time it grows the way she pushes. Then one day the tree falls and it falls in the direction it was leaning. The direction it only fell because of the way it grew. The way that Selene manipulated it to grow. She didn't make it fall but she knew it would fall. So she influenced where it would fall. Yep. That was Selene.

"Like I said... go away."

"Hear me out. All you have to do is grant your earth powers to the fairy king and aid him in the demon war. After that, you don't need to be his summon anymore. However, you would be connected to his life now. In this way, you can return to the earth and replace yourself a land dweller as a mate so you can end the curse."

Damn it was tempting. I turned and glared at her. "That's it? I just have to stomp some demons into the ground and I'm free to go?"

"Everything afterwards would be your choice of course. I think it is a way to help each other out. The fairy king will need your power and you can use the fairy king as an anchor. It is the perfect situation for both of you."

I should have trusted my gut instinct... with Selene, it was never something that simple. And it wasn't.

All those years and I was still a fool. I went to the fairy king and aided in his battle against the demons. Honestly, it felt good to use my earth powers again. It felt good to be in the air and on the land. It all should have ended there for me. I kill some demons and I then would be on my

way.

Of course not.

I came over to bid my farewell to the fairy king to whom I was now connected. I turned and looked at the woman next to Leviathan. I was being pulled towards her. Damn it. That damn crafty b***h. How in the hell was Selene able to make this unborn child my mate? There was an incredible desire inside of me to protect her from everything and anything.

I had thought that my life was hell before. But staying away from her was the hardest thing I have ever had to do. And I couldn't stay away from her completely. I hid my aura from her and watched her grow. I watched her laugh. I watched her cry. I was always watching her. And soon it wasn't just the mate pull... I had fallen in love with my spunky fiery mate.

I knew Erebus still hated me and he was a problem. If he knew about Alexis being my mate he could come for her. He still wants to punish me. And I was proven right when he ended up abducting her cousin thinking she was my mate. The bastard had ears and eyes everywhere. This only confirmed even more that I was doing the right thing.

I, the mighty Kraken, now had a weakness. Alexis. I knew my enemies would use my weakness against me. I couldn't let them. I had to stay away from her in order to protect her. Erebus thinks that her cousin is my mate. For now, that will keep Alexis safe. I just had to continue to stay far away from her...

I leaned my head into my hands and let out a loud sigh. This was so hard. I needed her. I needed to be close to her. I wanted to hear her laughter. I wanted to hold her close and tell her I have loved her for quite some time. But because I loved her so much I needed to protect her. If me staying away from Alexis would keep her safe I would do it. Even if it was killing me.

I know she was hurting too. I never wanted her to hurt. I just want her to replace happiness and be

happy. Even if it wasn't with me. Damn. Even the idea of another man touching her made me want to destroy the world. But it was for the best. I was a monster. Quite literally I turned into a beast. But for what I had done in my past... the fairy princess deserved better. Someone way better than me.

I had done other things in my past besides the tragedy with the vampire's king and queen. When I was cursed to the ocean, I roamed in my beast form. I would go to coastal cities as a horrible monster and cause tsunamis to attack their civilizations. I was angry... it was horrible what I had done. I can't take it back. I am tainted with those sins. Why should the fairy princess be with someone like me? Why should she be cursed with a fated mate like me? She deserved

someone so much better.

Sometimes I would hope for a future with her. One where I replace Erebus and destroy him. But then even if I kill Erebus, I am still not good enough for her. She is so beautiful and perfect. Her light is so bright and warm. I don't deserve someone like her.

Not having Alexis is the cruelest punishment I could have ever received. Watching her be happy with another man is the worst t*****e that could ever happen to me. And yet it would be the best thing for her. In the long run, she was better off without me. It would be hell... but I deserved it. And as long as Alexis was safe and happy that was all that mattered.

I watched Alexis as she stormed back to her home. Alexis would often come and yell in the darkness hoping I would hear her... and often I did. Because I was always watching her. I quietly chuckled hearing her talking. She claimed that she was going to replace me and claim me. Honestly, it made me happy to hear her say those things even if it couldn't be.

"Be happy my princess. I will always love you."