章 25: Adrian the Vampire
As Lyra and Clara made their way out of the auditorium, they were suddenly stopped by the imposing figure of Adrian. He stepped in front of them, his piercing gaze flickering between the two girls, a hint of amusement playing on his lips.
"Well, well, what do we have here?" he drawled, his voice smooth as silk. "Two lovely ladies, fresh and eager for the Essence Battle."
Clara blushed furiously, her eyes widening at Adrian's bold words. Lyra, on the other hand, felt a mix of unease and intrigue, her heart racing as Adrian leaned in closer.
With a swift, almost casual motion, Adrian reached out and gently brushed a stray lock of hair away from Lyra's face, his fingers lingering for just a moment too long. Lyra's breath caught in her throat, a shiver running down her spine at the unexpected contact.
Before she could react, a sudden crackle of electricity filled the air, and a familiar voice rang out, sharp and angry.
"Get your grubby vampire hands off her!"
Lyra turned to see Elias striding towards them, his normally warm and friendly demeanor replaced by a fierce protectiveness. His Essence energy sparked and crackled around him, casting an eerie blue glow across his features.
Adrian sneered, his eyes narrowing as he took in Elias's challenge. "And who might you be, little boy?" he taunted, his voice dripping with condescension.
Elias stood his ground, his fists clenched at his sides. "I'm Elias, and I'm not going to stand by and watch you harass my friends."
By now, a crowd had started to gather around them, drawn by the commotion and the palpable tension in the air. Whispers and murmurs rippled through the onlookers, as students speculated about the confrontation unfolding before them.
Lyra's mind raced, torn between gratitude for Elias's intervention and a strange sense of disappointment at the interruption. She couldn't deny the thrill that had run through her at Adrian's touch, even as she knew it was wrong.
Adrian, for his part, seemed unfazed by Elias's threat. He chuckled, a low, menacing sound that sent shivers down Lyra's spine. "You've got spirit, kid," he said, his eyes glinting with malice. "But you're out of your league here. Why don't you run along and let the grown-ups talk?"
Elias's eyes flashed with anger, and for a moment, Lyra thought he might lash out at Adrian. But instead, he took a deep breath, visibly forcing himself to calm down.
"Come on, Lyra, Clara," he said, his voice tight with barely restrained emotion. "Let's go. We don't need to waste our time with this creep."
Lyra hesitated for a moment, her gaze locked with Adrian's. In that brief instant, she saw something flicker in his eyes, a hint of vulnerability beneath the arrogant facade. But then it was gone, and he was smirking once more, his posture relaxed and unconcerned.
With a final, defiant glare at Adrian, Lyra allowed Elias to lead her and Clara away from the crowd, her heart still pounding with the adrenaline of the encounter. As they walked, she couldn't shake the feeling that this was only the beginning, that Adrian's interest in her and Clara was more than just a passing fancy.
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