Blood Awakening: The Strongest Hybrid and His Vampire Bride

The moment his voice echoed through the room, Nikita's body darted forward and jumped at Nikolai. Her arms wrapped around his neck, pushing his body against the cushioned wall, with a brilliant smile spread across her face, with narrowed eyes. "I would love to, hehe."

'Woah!'

Before he could react, Nikita's soft, warm lips kissed his cheek several times, with a sticky wet smack, then lowering her head and nuzzling his chest as if unable to control herself.

"N-Nikita!"

He tried to speak out, asking her to calm down, yet the warmth and genuine delight on her face, as shown through her actions, made Nikolai feel happy. His eyes narrowed before kissing her soft white hair. "I'm glad you accepted."

"Ehehe~ always."

The corner of Selene's lips twitched. Seeing how fast Nikita had taken advantage of the situation, she placed her hand across her chest, feeling pain. As she watched the two hugging each other, a dull, aching throb appeared.

Nikolai noticed Selene's strange reaction while his arms wrapped around Nikita's back. Yet he couldn't move because she used her muscular thighs to keep him pressed against the wall and focused on her.

However, the next moment, his eyes opened wide, and he was shocked by Selene's change; her hands covered her face, and she was quivering.

'What? Does she not want to live with me? Have I upset her?'

He thought Selene might have grown sick and tired of him until her hands slipped down, revealing her eyes—one scarlet red, the other ice blue—with tears trickling from both.

Nikolai became stunned—the sudden image of Selene bathed in the silver moonlight while crying caused his spine to tingle, and he was unable to react.

"Please... take care of us, forever. Nikolai." Her slightly breathy voice echoed, carrying a sense of danger because he noticed the dull glow in the depths of his eyes. He couldn't help but feel his spine tingle upon seeing her like this, but knowing she accepted his request put his mind at rest from the negative thoughts.

"Don't pay attention to only her~ I am still here." Nikita complained, nibbling at his neck while pulling out her tongue to Selene, who only showed a confident smile, her eyes narrowed into thin slits while bathing in moonlight.

The only issue that worried Nikolai now was Risa.

After she realised how he wanted to treat her, it was already too late to change his mind about calling her just his lover or some kind of mistress. Thus, his eyes flicked towards her, and he wondered if she might act stubborn or coy.

However...

To his surprise, the moment their eyes met, her lips moved, but he didn't quite notice what she said. Instead, Risa stepped forward with a confident stride and hugged his arm, pulling it away from Nikita, who occupied his chest.

The action caused Nikita's eyes to widen for a moment. Then she shook her head and seemed to step back, allowing Risa this opportunity.

"I am your lover, you are my partner... I thought you wouldn't include me officially, but can you feel it?" Risa grabbed the arm between her chest and placed his palm over her modest breasts—the soft thumping of her heart echoed through Nikolai's palm as if it wanted to tear through her chest.

"I am happy that you didn't treat me differently, Nikolai." Risa's soft words gently danced through his ear as she leaned close, whispering into it.

Nikolai's eyes narrowed—the vibration of her rapid heartbeat made him realise how deeply he affected her. He closed his eyes, the feelings of Risa clearly growing faster and deeper than he imagined at first.

'Maybe she never desired to be lovers... like I thought, my choice back then was wrong.'

Nikolai wanted to understand her better, to know her feelings and to accept them without lying. Thus, he couldn't help but pull her close and hold her waist with his right arm.

Though he didn't know Kumiko well, the golden fox wasn't someone he could exclude. After listening to his father and Viktor speak, he knew that this girl would have a significant role to play in the future, though he wouldn't force anything or try to follow their plots.

'Leaving her out could expose her to danger... unlike the other, she doesn't even have a family to protect her right now.'

He gazed at the golden fox, a lovely girl who peered back with her big eyes.

Despite her awkwardness, she suddenly clenched her fists, nodded, and swished her tail.

"I will do it. I will stay! Uncle Ivan told me everything and that you could help me... this illness hurts me, and I don't want to suffer anymore... he also said I might be able to save others like me in the future, so..."

'Such an honest girl... I am glad she isn't scheming.'

The lovely fox gazed at Nikolai for several moments before her cheeks turned red and her tails all puffed out before turning away with a shy expression.

Kumiko, someone easily embarrassed yet with determination, then sucked in the air, as her tail lifted high as if to offer her moral support as she finished her words. "So please, I want to know you better! Let me stay!"

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Meanwhile, in the shadow world beside them, Elizabeth watched the girls with a focused gaze as if analysing each one, ensuring they would never betray him.

"We should make a pact... or at least an oath." Selene's voice echoed, breaking up the current situation. Her eyes narrowed, and she glanced at Kumiko, Nikita and Risa. "So we don't betray each other or take action against another woman out of jealous or some other reason."

[An oath... though old-fashioned, it would stop them fighting or bickering.]

Elizabeth's words caused Nikolai's eyes to widen. He focused on the four women, worried that they might one day fight or somehow fall out.

This oath could stop them in the worst case. It was like a safety net, but it also showed their trust and willingness to get along.

As he stared at each of their faces, there was no hint of hesitation, and thus, it was a small event.

The oath wasn't anything special.

Each girl swore not to hurt Nikolai or any of the girls involved with him without a significant reason—they also promised not to betray Nikolai and to speak to him honestly when there was an issue.

This satisfied Nikolai, as none of them tried to twist the words around or tried to leave a gap or excuse. Even Kumiko took it seriously and seemed motivated enough.

"Wait..." Selene stopped before both her eyes became blue. She reached out, touching Nikolai's cheeks with a bitter smile on her slightly pale lips. "Make an oath for me separately. Sharing with Selene isn't fair to either of us."

'Do I have to? I just did...'

Suddenly, Selene stepped toward him, her hair flickering and turning crimson red. Her eyes peered down at him with a confident look.

"Nikolai... swear that you won't betray me, or abandon me." Though she appeared confident, Nikolai sensed something hidden behind those eyes, something akin to fear. His eyes narrowed, and he placed his hand over her cheek.

"As long as you, Lunaria, do not betray me or abandon me, I will never doubt you or cast you aside. Whether you are part of Selene or not, you are Lunaria to me." Nikolai smiled. His words were so honest that even Elizabeth couldn't help but become silent at the sincere oath for a deceased girl.

However, those words made Lunari's heart tremble. Her mouth opened wide, and she stared at Nikolai in what seemed to be shock.

Of course, it wasn't easy to see, but he just instinctively understood.

Her head lowered after several seconds. Tears trickled down her cheek and dripped onto Nikolai's arms before soaking into the white fabric.

"I, Lunaria Tepes swear to never betray, forget, abandon or think of anyone but Nikolai Volkov for the rest of my existence, no matter what happens. I will always take your side and protect your happiness."

A solemn voice, a tone like a saint swearing to abandon their life for a god. Lunaria's words carried weight, such that Risa and Nikita's faces turned stiff as they stared in awe at the vampire.

As Lunaria lifted her face, she pulled Nikolai into a deep hug, wrapping her arms tightly around his neck and kissing his forehead as if he were some kind of precious and divine treasure. "I truly swear it, Nikolai."

The moment she pulled away, the blue eyes faded, turning red, and her hair became blonde once again.

"It seems that she was serious..." Selene's words sounded jealous, but her hands stroking Nikolai's cheeks ignored that and instead smiled at his face.

"Then... I guess we have all sworn to each other now."

"Shouldn't we celebrate and have a welcoming party?!" Nikita joined in, her body pushing Selene away from Nikolai.