Moon Lovers: Bound by Blood and Revenge

Dylan just broke the last strand of his self-control. He wanted to claim her now and mark her. But before he could do it, someone knocked on the car window.

Dylan and his wolf got annoyed by this disturbance and interruption. He put Lyca down while covering her body. Then he rolled the car window, ready to scold the person outside.

But Dylan was not able to utter a word upon seeing the person's face. It was Marceline. And Kira was standing at her back.

Marceline and Kira came to the parking lot when they didn't see Lyca and Dylan inside the Club. Since she wanted to check what was going on between them, she decided to look for them. They smelled their scents coming from the parking lot.

"Sis!" Dylan called her sister again while smiling sheepishly. They got caught by them and he was embarrassed letting Marceline see his messy appearance. His face and lips had lipstick marks.

Meanwhile, Marceline stared at him for a moment and her lips twitched fighting a smile. She knew it. Lyca couldn't resist Dylan's charm. She just hoped her best friend could also realize her feelings towards Dylan.

Kira, on the other hand, pulled Marceline, turning her around so that she could no longer see Dylan and his exposed body.

"Fix yourself in three minutes. We are going home," Kira ordered Dylan while glaring at him.

Lyca, who was in her drunken state, suddenly sobered up when she heard Kira and Marceline outside. She immediately fixed her clothes. Just like Dylan, she was embarrassed letting the two know what they did inside the car.

This time around, Kira was the one who drove the car while Marceline sat in the front passenger seat. Lyca and Dylan remained silent in the back passenger seat with their embarrassed expressions.

Upon reaching the Zhou Ancestral Mansion, Xyon and Little Lowell immediately welcomed the two couples.

"Why are you still awake?" Marceline hugged the little boy.

"He is waiting for you. He couldn't sleep knowing that you were still not at home," Xyon answered Marceline on Little Lowell's behalf.

Kira still didn't know how he would react whenever Little Lowell would act coldly at him. The young boy was now glaring at him as he could smell Kira's scent all over Marceline.

Little Lowell's expression seemed to tell Kira 'What did you do to my Mama? I want to beat you!'.

Kira could only sigh helplessly, watching the two. It looked like he wouldn't be able to sleep in Marceline's room tonight. Little Lowell would be staying with her in her bedroom.

'Sigh. Why do I feel like it's hard to compete against a cute child?'

Xyon, Lyca, and Dylan said goodbye to Marceline, Kira, and Little Lowell. Dylan secretly grabbed Marceline, hugging her. Then he whispered something to her.

"Thank you, sis… for tonight. You made me happy. You helped me with Lyca."

Marceline just smiled at him faintly. "Just take care of my friend. Make sure to drop her at her home, safe and sound."

"Yes, sis! I will!" Dylan walked towards the car while waving at Marceline.

Marceline could watch the three as they entered the car. For some unknown reason, Marceline felt so glad to have them by her side. She felt less lonely now.

Though Aunt Brianna was already gone, she gained new friends and company. She was no longer alone. Their presence could cheer her up.

As Marceline was looking at them, Kira was also silently observing her at the back. He wondered whether he would tell Marceline about Dylan's real identity or not. But one thing was for certain, Kira was thinking of using Dylan's closeness to Marceline. Getting closer to the prince of werewolves could give them an advantage in this war.

'As much as I hate seeing her getting closer to Dylan, I must endure it for the sake of my plan. Marceline and I will get our revenge and… Dylan will be our instrument to succeed.'

Thinking about it, he wondered if Dylan knew a way on how Marceline could turn back into a normal human being. Was there a way to do that?

*****

The next morning, Kira received a message from Vladimir. He asked Kira to meet up with him as he had something important to tell him.

Little did Kira know, this was just a strategy by Cedric and Vladimir so that he would not meet Dominique in the hospital today. Dominique had decided to visit the Patriarch of the Zhou Family who was still in a coma.

Marceline requested Xyon to take care of Little Lowell once again as she would go to the hospital to monitor and check if there was an improvement in her grandfather's condition.

"My Lady, I will go and meet Vladimir today," Kira informed Marceline. They were on the way to the hospital.

"Why?" Marceline asked him. There was a hint of worry in her emerald eyes.

"It's related to their plan of betraying their Werewolf King."

Marceline had a nagging feeling about this. "Please be careful."

"Don't worry. I'm stronger than them. Besides, I know you and Stella will come to my rescue if something happens to me, am I right?" Kira smiled at her, caressing her face.

Marceline bobbed her head as a response. Of course, yes! She and Stella would come to rescue him. Stella could feel if Kira would be in danger. Their mate bond was now very strong as compared to before.

"Come back soon."

"Yes, my Lady. I will."

"I'll go to the company after visiting grandpa today. After meeting Vladimir, see me at the company. Okay?" Marceline held Kira's hand. She was still worried whenever Kira would meet werewolves.

Kira let out a soft chuckle. He felt touched because Marceline looked so worried about him.

"I will not keep you waiting for so long. Mark my words, my Lady." Kira leaned to his side, kissing the back of Marceline's hand.

After dropping Marceline to the hospital, Kira left to meet Vladimir. Marceline was going to the elevator when she bumped into someone.

"Marceline?"

Marceline gazed up when she heard that familiar voice. She was surprised to see the guy whom she just met a few days ago.

"Mr. Dominique?"

"Hi. Are you okay? It seems that you are in a hurry?" Dominique couldn't stop smiling after seeing Marceline again.

"Ah, yes. I'm here to see my grandpa."

Dominique guided her towards the elevator. The two of them took the lift and continued their conversation inside.

"How about you? Why are you here?" Marceline asked him curiously.

"To visit an old friend. We are going to the same floor." Dominique glanced at the red number.

Marceline nodded her head. Seconds later, they heard the elevator's sound, indicating they reached the floor.

*Ding!*

Dominique went to the hospital alone as he didn't want to attract attention. Cedric was in the lobby, waiting for him.

Dominique had decided to accompany Marceline first before seeing the Zhou Patriarch. But to his surprise, Marceline went to the VIP ward of the Zhou Patriarch.

'Grandfather? So she's related to the Zhou Family? Marceline is also a member of the gatekeepers from the Zhou Family…'

"Do you want to meet my grandpa?" Marceline asked Dominique as they stopped in front of the door.

"May I see him?"

Marceline nodded her head before opening the door. She allowed Dominique to see her grandfather.

"What happened to him?" Dominique asked Marceline. He somehow felt sorry for her as he could see the sadness in her eyes. He couldn't explain why he didn't want to see her sad. Maybe because he was seeing his daughter in her.

Marceline smiled bitterly as she remembered Evelyn. "His daughter-in-law poisoned him… because of greed."

Dominique was taken aback when he heard that. He didn't know exactly what happened to the Zhou Family. He was not interested at all. But now that he learned that Marceline was a member of the Zhou Family, he suddenly became curious about what happened to them.

'I have to dig in deeper. How did the Zhou Family end up like this?' Dominique made a mental note in his mind.

"I'm sorry to hear that," Dominique softly mumbled, putting his hand at the back of her shoulder. He wanted to comfort her.

"I'm fine now. I already taught her a lesson," Marceline said meaningfully. She moved closer to her grandfather, holding his hand.

Dominique just remained silent, just watching Marceline. He could tell that Marceline loved his grandfather so much. It could be seen in her eyes.

"What did the doctor say? When will he wake up?"

Marceline shook her head. "No one knows… they said… It's a hopeless case. We just need a miracle for him to wake up."

Dominique was about to say something when the door suddenly slid open and a woman came rushing inside. It was Natasha.

"Marceline, you Bitch!!!" Natasha screamed while charging in Marceline's direction. "Bitch! You DIE!" Natasha plunged her hand forward which was holding a surgical knife.

Dominique and Marceline didn't expect her sudden appearance. Natasha came there to visit their grandpa as well. Then she heard Marceline saying she taught Evelyn a lesson. So Natasha confirmed that it was Marceline who hurt her mother.

With the anger and hatred clouding her mind, Natasha stole a surgical knife from a nurse. She aimed to kill Marceline today. She ruined her family! She must die! That's what was on her mind.

However, before the tip of the knife could reach Marceline, Dominique grabbed Marceline, using his body to protect her.