The Pure-Hearted Princess and the Kiss of Darkness
Kataleya Rossi: A Love To Claim Chapter 8

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ENRIQUE ~

I found it, the place where the chupacabras are entering our world, but it's not that simple. A crack in the veil is not something I can just easily close and glue shut. It simply looks like a slight blue in a tiny spot. It's not that big, so these chupacabras are just about squeezing through or it makes me wonder are there chupacabras that are larger?

The tear itself looks harmless, just a slight glaze that reminds me of a heatwave. I can see the water beyond it. But the moment I attempted to somehow try to seal it shut, the pressure I was met with was immense, whilst the crack didn't get any smaller. Although the guardsmen are using their powers to protect me, they will not assist me in anything more because, as Benigno, one of the guardsmen said; 'You must possess the Ash Stone for our absolute obedience.' Yeah, I f*****g need it to put the redhead in her f*****g place.

She's quiet, talking when she needs to, but at times, there are traits that remind me she is indeed not human. She doesn't blink, and she doesn't sleep, which is crazy-as-f**k.

She's always fucking watching me and so I need to be careful, especially around Kataleya. Speaking of Kataleya, she said she's come here to help my people or maybe it's me. Regardless of which it is, it's still dangerous.

She needs to leave before she's hurt, and if that means I need to step up my game and locate both the crawlers and chupacabras so she can leave, I will.

Being around her fucks with me; just like I was a fool to ask to join them on their plan last night, the words had left me before I could stop them. But as much as her refusal stung, I'm glad she declined. Because like I said, she ruins my peace, destroys my common sense, and all logic leaves me.

I would have put her at risk, too.

I glare at the fissure in front of me, forcing my hands together as I try to close it. Between the coral reef there are bodies of the chupacabras that somehow didn't make it to the surface or died straight away - somehow. They litter the ground around us. It's clearly not an easy entrance, it has cost many of them their lives.

"There is no known way to shut a barrier, Mi Rey," Antonio says from where he stands in a triangle, making sure I have a sphere of place to breathe in. Stop reading the wrong and incomplete storyline; Narugi.com. has the correct and complete book. It's crazy how I am simply trusting them. They could drown me if they so wish. Yet as weird as it is, I know they won't hurt me... I just wish I had that stone...

My gaze flicks to Rhea, who is staring at the power that I am using to attempt to close the crack in the veil.

Power whore.

"Mi Rey, are you ok?" she asks, making irritation flood through me.

"As good as can be," I shoot back, gritting my teeth.

Frowning, I focus on the opening fully. It's not f*****g working, no matter how much I'm able to force the two shimmery sides of the veil it just doesn't budge.

F**k!

Breathing hard, I step back, pulling in my power and stare at it. I can see the water around it... I stretch out my prosthetic. 'Mi Rey, it's dangerous, Benigno warns through the strange mind-link I have with them.

Ignoring him, I slip my prosthetic fingers through the veil, feeling an odd sensation as I use the neural link that connects my mind to the prosthetic to video what is on the other side.

It's barely been a minute when suddenly a strong, painful pressure surrounds my hand and I swiftly yank it back and stare down at it.

A frost-like layer covers my hand and I brush it off as I stretch out my palm and watch as a small hologram screen appears in the palm and the video begins playing. It's some strange terrain with no sign of any inhabitants. I frown as I see the weird glow that suddenly rushes towards me, and it disappears the moment my hand is retracted through the barrier.

The video disappears as I flex my hand, deciding I'll check it properly at a different time. The other realm is as fascinating as this prosthetic, which is fucking incredible and that is something I'm certain both Kataleya and her cousin must be proud of, creating something of this calibre. But every time I look at it, I remember her...

Her gorgeous eyes, that pout when she's just being upfront and thinks she's being rude, that cute dainty nose, those lush locks ...and then there's her body...

I lick my lips, taking a deep breath before my thoughts consume me entirely.

'Alright let's try this again. I rub my palms together before my eyes blaze and I spread my hands apart, as I focus all my power on the crack and slowly bring my hands closer like I'm trying to squeeze something shut between them.

If this doesn't work, I will build a barrier on our side of the crack so no one can enter. With the strongest metal on the planet and fused with magic... I will make sure that no other chupacabra gets through.

But even replaceing this location is because of her. She told me what to search for, in the coral reefs where the Hawksbill turtles feed... and I did, that is what led me right here. I owe her.

A gushing sound of water penetrating the sphere around us makes me turn as water splashes across my feet and Antonio steps forward, forming a narrower rectangle area with Benigno closing off the sudden gap in the barrier. 'Where has she gone?' I ask through the link, realising Rhea has gone.

'We have someone approaching, Antonio replies.

I frown and instead focus on the task, giving it my all, which is still futile before I let up with a growl. I stagger back by the sheer force of my own powers.

I turn towards where I know Rhea is and ball my fists.

"Follow me," I order as I glance back at the crack once more before I turn and begin walking towards where I can feel Rhea, as both Antonio and Benigno follow, keeping the dome around me so I don't need to put my oxygen back on. It's not even a minute later when I hear Rhea speak.

"You cannot pass. Mi Rey has not invited you here," she says just as she comes into view. I can see a bit of an outline of a woman from behind her, one with long blond hair which is currently pinned back.

What is she doing here?

"And neither have I commanded you to stop her," I say quietly. Rhea turns to me and I cock a brow. "I will handle her myself." She lowers her head, moving aside, and that's when Kataleya comes into full view. My eyes widen slightly at the sight of her in a skintight diving suit that only fucking zips up to her waist, exposing her full cleavage and a good amount of her breasts...

I swallow, suddenly feeling thirsty, not to mention I'm getting hard at the f*****g sight of her.

I drag my eyes away, although the image doesn't leave me, and I glance over at Benigno and Antonio. They won't expand the area to include her, but if I get close to her, they'll be forced to include her. Do I just need an excuse? Probably... but it's not a lie.

I walk over to her, brushing past Rhea who steps back, and I stop a mere short distance from Kataleya. Her chest is almost touching mine as she's forced into the small box area that is free of water. She removes her oxygen, my fingers itching to brush her soaking hair back as water trickles down her breasts....

"What are you doing here?" I ask, looking up into her eyes. How the f**k do you focus when you're faced with the hottest fucking pair of tits?

There's a small smile on her lips, her cheeks flushed a pretty pink. "You were gone for a while. Your men were worried, but I can see that you are fine." Her gaze trails over me. I'm wearing some shorts and that's it. I resist a smirk when I see the way her heartbeat reacts as she admires me.

Seems like I'm not the only one distracted by the other's body.

She crosses her arms under her breasts, only making them even more f*****g in my face, and I close my eyes, pinching the bridge of my nose. This is damn hard.

"Well, they are all pendejos. I didn't need anyone to come check on me. You have simply wasted your time," I say, opening my eyes and this time trying to keep them on her face.

She nods slowly. "I know that now... Did you replace anything?" she asks softly.

Do you count?

I turn to look over my shoulder the way I had just come from.

"That is none of your concern," Rhea says as she wraps her arm around mine.

"I am not talking to you. I'm talking to Alpha Enrique. Please remember your place, and don't interrupt me." Kataleya's eyes flash pink, and I almost smirk. Damn, that's hot.

But can I really put it down to jealousy? I don't know...

Rhea frowns, her hand tightening on my arm. "I am to be his luna, the Reina of El Rey Carmesí, so please know your place."

Kataleya arches one of those perfect brows, and I turn my attention to those breasts again. I wish I could take a picture... my arm moves, and I instantly push the thought away.

Fuck. I almost fucked up, this prosthetic follows my thoughts instantly.

"And you know yours. You may soon be his queen, but I am the Asheton Queen, a queen who does not need a king to hold this title." Kataleya's brilliant pink eyes burn into Rhea's as her power swirls around us.

You are indeed... the moment I felt that power around her when I left her, I heard one of her family members say it, confirming it... one of the four chosen rulers who will come into power before the battle that is to come. Rhea's smirk falters as she looks around.

"I know who you are," she says quietly.

"Then please learn some respect and do not interrupt me again," Kataleya replies, her voice soft and graceful despite her words being firm and commanding.

Damn, she's too fucking good for anyone...

"If you are done smirking, will you tell me, what did you replace?" she now asks me.

I shrug Rhea off, crossing my own arms, "And who said I found anything?"

"I saw the light," Kataleya responds as if this is obvious. Our eyes meet, and I fight the urge to cup her face and kiss her. I nod slowly.

"I did in fact replace the crack in the veil, but I can't close it," I admit.

A small frown crosses her forehead as she brushes the strands of hair from her face back, and I notice that she's still wearing the heart-shaped locket. I was so distracted by her boobs I didn't notice it at first. "Can I see?"

"I wish I can- I mean fine. Let's go," I say, turning as I clear my head. I pause for a second, glancing at Rhea. "Stand watch."

'You are mine, remember that,' she says quietly.

I nod as I wonder what harm a guardsman can do to a prophesied ruler... I'm sure Kataleya could take her.

Smirking, I lead the way. As funny as it is, I can't risk my diosa's life.

"Why do you still wear that?" I ask, glancing down at her boobs.

She places her hand over her cleavage and teasingly covers my view. "My necklace is at least three inches higher than your gaze, Enrique," she replies, sounding almost haughty.

I smirk. "If you're going to flaunt it, I will enjoy it," I counter cockily. "But I mean the necklace."

"I guess it's a habit... besides, even if there is no us, the boy will remain in my memories, even if the man will not," she answers quietly.

My heart skips a beat as our eyes meet, knowing that behind those eyes there are feelings she is hiding, just like I am.

I look away, knowing the guardsmen are watching me.

"Here..." I say as we approach the crack.

She looks away and I gesture towards it, my eyes fixed on her, but she gasps, making me turn sharply just in time to see a chupacabra crawling through the gap. Instinctively, I push Kataleya behind me just as it launches itself right at me.