Chapter 3 FIRST ENCOUNTER

HARPER'S POV

As I stepped out of my vehicle, I swiftly reached for my phone, dialing the emergency hotline with urgency. Yet as I turned to face the commotion behind me, my heart raced with disbelief. The man who had stumbled out of the car just moments ago now lay lifeless on the pavement. Reacting quickly, I rushed to his side, my eyes scanning for any sign of life. His pulse was rapid, matching the speed at which he had been traveling. But my attention was quickly drawn to the vehicle he had vacated, where two helpless females and a small, innocent child lay unconscious. Meanwhile, a separate car had collided into theirs, causing a catastrophic scene. One woman was frantically trying to revive her companion as I watched another, holding an infant in her arms, collapse onto the ground in despair.

With lightning speed, I rushed over to the woman who had fainted, her sobs piercing the air. My heart pounded as I examined the child in her arms, searching for any signs of injury. But I barely had time to react before a pair of hands enclosed my arm with a force that made me recoil. Panic laced the man's voice as he demanded to know who I was and where I was taking his son.

"I'm here to help," I assured him, hoping to soothe his fears. "Let me take you both to the hospital."

But his grip only grew tighter. His eyes blazed with fury, and the hairs on the back of my neck prickled in warning. Suddenly, he lunged for the child in my arms, his nails digging into my skin. Pain flared to life as I instinctively fought back, grabbing his arm with all my might. And before I knew it, his entire body was hurtling into the nearby car, sending it somersaulting into the air.

Thankfully, the man was able to extricate himself from the wreckage unscathed. But I couldn't shake the lingering sense of dread that seemed to pervade the air. All I knew was that I had done what I could in the moment, even if it meant risking everything I had.

Suddenly a woman who I saw in the car. lasstlyI immediately felt uneasy as her eyes were red like green, a devilish look that sent chills down my spine. Suddenly, she lunged at me, her claws out, and I was left with no choice but to defend myself.

My instincts kicked in and my feet automatically moved, as I tried to dodge her advances. However, I was holding a child in my arms, which made it difficult for me to react swiftly. So, I had to resort to stomping on her feet to fend her off.

Thankfully, I had been trained in different classes of self defense by my father, who instilled in me the importance of being able to protect myself. While other kids were attending music classes or swimming lessons during vacation, I was practicing martial arts and different techniques of self defense.

I had always been determined to master these skills, as I was constantly alone at home while my father was at work. I knew that the world could be a cruel place and that I had to be prepared to face any evil creatures that might come my way.

Eventually, the woman staggered back and retreated to her car, leaving me and the child alone with our racing hearts and the aftermath of the attack. The child was crying even more because of what had just happened, and I felt both scared and relieved at the same time.

However, my relief was short-lived as I saw the man I had trampled on get up again, apparently unscathed by my defensive actions. Realizing that my battle was far from over, I braced myself for what was to come next.

"Hold on, stay calm, please" ..I pleaded with the frightened couple. "I only came to help. I dont have bad intention to make okay? As I was driving by, I saw your car careen off the road and slam into that tree. I knew I had to stop and assist."

" who are you? what are you? and what makes you so different from the rest of us? or even on ordinary human?".. I knew they were hesitant to trust me, and for good reason. The woman pointed out my unusual strength, questioning how I could possibly have that kind of strength it if I had no ill intentions towards them.

"I have some martial arts training, but I promise you, I am here to help. Your baby needs medical attention and we can't delay any longer."

Despite the couple's resistance, I knew that I could not leave them to fend for themselves. They had a baby in need of medical attention and time was of the essence. I urged them to put aside their fear and allow me to assist them in getting their child the care that they needed.

As I handed the baby to the father and the woman appeared to be gearing up to attack me, I noticed something strange about her. Her hands were inexplicably covered in coarse hair, and I couldn't help but wonder what was going on. I knew that this was not an ordinary situation.

Suddenly, a shadowy figure materialized in front of the man, causing him to shrink back in fear. The shadow figure was dressed in black, with an intimidating aura about him. As the man cowered in fear, I noticed a change in his complexion - his teeth started to grow longer and his nails elongated. It was clear that something strange and otherworldly was happening right before my eyes.

The way they are fighting reminds me of a scene from a movie I watched. I never thought that such creatures actually exist. I thought we were the only unusual ones, although my daddy is also a strong fighter. But the only actual fight I witnessed was between human wolves and vampires. I feel like getting some popcorn and soft drinks and calling my children to watch them fight. I can't help but think of all sorts of things in this situation. Before I could even approach the woman to help them stand up, a man with red eyes suddenly appeared in front of me. He stared at me intensely and I immediately sensed he was a vampire by its scent. Since my twins were born, my sense of smell and physical strength have become even more peculiar. I have an extraordinary strength but I don't exert too much of it.

As I stood there, my heart racing and adrenaline pumping through my veins, I couldn't help but feel a mix of fear and pride wash over me. I had just witnessed a truly incredible transformation in the woman who I had originally thought was only weak and vulnerable. As she began to fight alongside the others, I watched in amazement as she took down the vampire with a fierce determination that was both inspiring and humbling.

Meanwhile, the two children who had been crying in fear just moments before looked up at me with wide eyes as I rushed to their side. I knew that they needed someone to protect them, and so I quickly stomped on the two approaching shadows - two vampires who had clearly seen the children as easy prey. But even as I fought them off, I could see the anger and frustration in their eyes as they tried to get at me, their fangs bared and their claws slicing through the air.

In the midst of all this chaos, I suddenly felt a sharp blow to my back. Someone had kicked me from behind, and I knew that I was in trouble. But even as I stumbled forward, I managed to jump quickly and let go of the vampire I had been holding onto. It was a close call, and I couldn't help but feel grateful for my quick reflexes and my ability to think on my feet in such a dangerous situation.

Looking around at the chaos and destruction that surrounded us, I knew that we had to come together and fight back against these bloodthirsty monsters. It was a difficult task, but I believed that we had what it took to survive and overcome this horrific ordeal. For the sake of the woman and her children, and for the sake of all those who had been hurt or killed by these creatures, we had to keep fighting. And so I took a deep breath, steadied my nerves, and prepared to face whatever danger lay ahead.

As I stood up quickly after feeling a hard kick in my back, I was surprised to see a big man wearing a black dress. My initial thoughts were that the dress looked like it was straight out of a wedding. The man's size alone made me feel nervous and it had been quite some time since I had practiced any martial arts, as I had been busy with the twins since I gave birth. As a result, I was understandably on edge and a bit apprehensive.

In a moment of quick thinking, I made a decision to safeguard my children and handed them over to a teenage girl who looked like she had just been in a battle with a vampire. I couldn't tell if the girl was hurt or not, but she appeared to be okay. Seeing me do this, two women immediately came over to our side and looked ready to lend a hand.

My eyes then darted back to the man in front of me who had been lying there motionless earlier, but a woman had attended to him. As he struggled to open his eyes, he looked at me intently and barked, "who the hell are you?" It was a jarring question that really took me aback.

I tried to keep my composure and calmly explained that I was just passing by when I saw him lying on the ground. I had called an ambulance, but to my surprise, I suddenly heard the sound of the ambulance grow fainter. It was as if they were too far away from where I had told them to find us.

At that moment, my mind began to race and I started to feel uneasy with every passing second. The situation had quickly become much more dire than I ever could have expected. Despite my best efforts to stay calm, I couldn't shake the feeling that something was terribly wrong.

"I'm sorry, sir, but I won't be divulging my name to anyone I just met," I replied with a strong voice, bracing myself as five menacing boys encroached on us. As they formed a tight circle, I couldn't help but wonder, "Who the hell are they?" My hushed inquiry stayed within me, though their sharp ears caught my words. One boy spoke up, revealing their identity.

" They're the bad vampires, the ones led by James who killed my family." Dread and danger loomed over us like an ominous cloud.The woman, who was with the boy, explained the situation.

" You shouldn't be here. These vampires spotted your remarkable strength, and now, they intend to kill you too." Panic set in, and sweat trickled down my face. The vampires became more aggressive, their eyes focusing on me with a killer's intensity. The boy behind me cried, prompting the teenager to embrace him tightly.

"I'm scared," he lamented.I resolved to act, even if it meant putting myself in harm's way.

"Once I start fighting, get out of here. Take my car key," I instructed the woman, handing her the key.

"Use it and take care of yourselves." The husband and wife exchanged a meaningful glance, and I knew they had questions. But this wasn't the right time to tell stories. Time was of the essence.

I unsheathed the sharp blade knife that my father had gifted me - a delicate trinket that dangled from my car keys - never imagining it would serve such a purpose. But in my moment of need, the tiny knife transformed into a deadly weapon, capable of felling three of the bloodsuckers with swift, lethal thrusts.

One of the vampires caught sight of a family of wolves nearby, and began to give chase. Without a moment's hesitation, I sprang to their defense, plunging my blade into the vampire's back. He vanished instantly, as though he had never existed at all.

As I turned to leave, one of the vampires lingered, staring at the glimmering ring on my finger. His eyes flicked to mine, and I felt his gaze bore into me with intense scrutiny. I braced myself for his attack, but his companion pulled him away, shaking his head in warning.

Still, the vampire seethed with rage, lunging for my throat. But I was too nimble, and darted away, delivering a swift kick that sent him flying.

In a moment of panic, he quickly stood up and made his way towards me as if he intended to hold me by the arm. Despite my natural instinct to pull away, he succeeded in grabbing hold of me, and I feared the worst. My eyes were locked with his, and I noticed that his gaze was fixated on the ring I was wearing. It was at this moment that I decided to take action and defend myself.