Outcast: The Alpha King's Beloved

Chapter 320: Vampire King 

Thomas' POV:

I looked into Skylar's enthusiastic eyes and felt flustered.

"I hope it's not inconvenient if I stay for dinner."

After all, Skylar was pregnant.I didn't want her to tire herself out, and Jershould prioritize her health.

"It's no big deal," Skylar replied with a sincere smile.

"You saved me, and we're friends.It's not like you visit our hevery day.We want to be gracious hosts."

I smiled back at her.

"Thank you, both of you.You're too kind.I'm honored to be friends with you."

"I'm glad we're friends, too!" Skylar said, sitting down next to me.

Then, she reached for the remote and turned on the TV.

"Let's watch TV while waiting."

As soon as we got settled, Jercout of the kitchen carrying a plate of neatly sliced fruit.

"I couldn't help but overhear what you two were talking about, and Skylar is right.You saved her life, so it's only right that we treat you well.Thomas, help yourself to sfruit.Try sfresh star fruit I just bought yesterday."

I quickly nodded to him in thanks and took the plate of fruit from him.

"Thanks.I don't want to bother you, so please sit with us."

Jerobliged and sat next to Skylar.

Just then, a news broadcast flashed on the TV.

The scene immediately drew my attention.

"Recently, the conflict between werewolves and vampires has been on the rise.The werewolves claimed that they have no intention of compromising with the vampires in terms of territory.They even said that if they can't reach an agreement with the vampires, a new wave of anti-vampire school of thought will be born among the werewolves."

Hearing this, I sighed heavily.It seemed that the situation was only growing more and more tense.

The war between werewolves and vampires would inevitably take place again.

"Hey, Thomas, have you heard about this before?" Skylar suddenly asked.

"I heard from a friend that the borders of several werewolf packs have been attacked by vampires recently."

I couldn't help but look at Skylar in surprise.I didn't expect her to askthis question.

After thinking it over for a while, I decided to tell her the truth.

"Oh, I've heard snews.The Gangrel Clan wants to attack the werewolf packs, too.I strongly oppose the war, but I can't change their opinion.After they decided to start the fight, I refused to participate, which is why I'm staying on Rube Island for now."

Skylar tilted her head in confusion.

"Thomas, you're a vampire.Don't you hate the werewolves? How cyou oppose the war?"

It wasn't the first tI had heard such a question, so I knew how to respond.

"It's simple, really.I like peace and hate war.I always hope that the conflict between the two races can be resolved and that we can all live in peace.Life is created equal, so no one should sacrifice theirs in the nof a war."

Unexpectedly, as soon as I finished talking, Skylar's eyes lit up with excitement.

"Oh, my God! You're so right, Thomas! I also hate war.Why can't we all just coexist in peace?"

I was stunned.I didn't expect that Skylar shared the ssentiments as me.

Ever since I made my anti-war stance known, everyone in my clan viewedas a freak.

The other vampires all thought that only an incompetent person would be against war.I felt a rush of excitement, having finally found a fellow vampire who held the sbeliefs as me.

"Exactly, Skylar! I didn't think you'd feel the sway.I'm so glad to have finally met someone who thinks the sway!"

Skylar beamed at me, pouring a cup of coffee and handing it to me.

"Thomas, you're the kindest and most reasonable vampire I've ever met.I'm glad I met you."

I graciously accepted the cup of coffee from Skylar, taking this as an opportunity to glance at her wrist.

Since she was reaching out her hand, her sleeve climbed up her arm ever so slightly, and it was enough forto see the mark on her left wrist.

Oh, my God! There was a hexagram on her wrist, and I knew where this mark cfrom.

"Skylar," I said excitedly, "how are you related to Aldrich?"

Skylar's POV:

I looked at Thomas blankly, not knowing why he had becso agitated all of a sudden.I touched my face subconsciously, wondering if there was something on it.

"Thomas, what are you talking about?" I asked.

"Who's Aldrich?"

All of a sudden, Jerstood up and stepped in betweenand Thomas.Thomas didn't seem to notice, with his eyes fixed onstrangely.

"Oh, my God! Skylar, how could you not know Aldrich? He's our king!" I stared at Thomas blankly.I knew he was a vampire.But wasn't our king Anthony? Then, it hit me.He was talking about the vampire king, since he thought that I was a vampire.

"I...don't know what you are talking about, Thomas," I stammered.

"How could I be related to the vampire king? As I've said, I'm not a vampire.You're the only vampire I've met!"

Thomas stared atsearchingly, as though he was trying to find the answer in my eyes.

"Skylar, I don't know why you keep denying that you're a vampire, but it's clear as day that you are one.I just saw the hexagram mark on your wrist, which is the mark carried by the Dracula Clan, the royal vampire family."

I was rendered speechless.

How could I be so careless as to let him see the mark on my wrist? Panic-stricken, I pulled down my sleeve anxiously to cover the hexagram, all the while denying everything.

"No, no, you misunderstand.I just got that as a tattoo when I was young and stupid.I didn't know it was the vampire king's mark."

Thomas' eyes were full of doubt and confusion.

"Skylar, what are you talking about? The mark of the Dracula Clan can't be faked.It's clear tothat the mark on your wrist is the mark of the royal family.Why won't you just admit it?"

'What?' I was completely stunned.

I took a few steps back and almost lost my footing.I was at a loss for words and unable to defend myself.

Fortunately, Jercto my rescue.

"It's okay, Skylar.We haven't figured it out yet."

Jerheld my arm to steady my balance and tried to comfort me.I also knew it was useless to be agitated, so I gave up.

Turning to look at Thomas pleadingly, I said, "Alright, it's true.It's not a tattoo.Can you keep it a secret? Don't let any other vampire find out."

Thomas held up his hands apologetically.

"Skylar, I'm sorry.I didn't mean to alarm you.Please calm down.I don't understand what's going on.Why can't we tell anyone?"

"I...I.."

Only now did I realize that I didn't have an answer to that question.

"Thomas, could you not ask her such questions?"

Jerstepped in to defend me.

"It's too complicated.The reason why we cto Rube Island was precisely because we had to conceal Skylar's identity.Trust me, Thomas.We're not bad people.We have our own struggles."

Both Jerand I looked at Thomas nervously.

I felt my heart was beating fast against my chest.

If Thomas insisted on interrogating me, or worse, if he spread the news, what could we do? Should I have asked Jerto stop him? Fortunately, when Thomas saw the nervous looks on our faces, he simply sighed in resignation.

"I already told you that you don't need to be nervous.Skylar, I'm your friend.Although I don't know why you don't want to tellanything, I'm willing to keep your identity a secret."

Hearing this, I finally breathed a sigh of relief.Life on Rube Island was peaceful.I didn't want to ruin it.