Clandestine Volume 1: Loyalty: Clandestine, #1

By Morgan LionHeart

Three-year-old Kai's life was changed forever when his home was attacked one fateful day. A shadowy figure stole everything from him. Until his saviour took him in and once again gave him a family. To this day, dreams of that tragedy plague him.... Besides that, he lives a pretty happy life with that woman and her daughter, Himari.. When he was 15 years old his Foster mother brought him into the ranks of the V.H.A (Vampire Hunting Asscociation) Their job, protect the humans from the supernaturals who try to do them harm and protect the ones that simply want a better life. Now, he's the best of the best, but secrets, lies, and a new partner might take away everything they've built. Wait...... What?!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Morgan LionHeart
• Release date: Jul 18, 2018
• ISBN: 9781386450689

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Clandestine

Volume 1: Loyalty

Published by Morgan LionHeart at Smashwords

Copyright 2018 Morgan LionHeart

Smashwords Edition, License Notes

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Contents

Copyright

Chapter 1: Memories Like Shattered Glass

Chapter 2: Vampire+Witch (oopsie...)

Chapter 3: A Vampire Dances (oooouuch!!)

Chapter 4: Memories of Brothers Past

Chapter 5: Cassandra (Memories of Brothers Past (2)

Chapter 6: First Mission (Memories of Brothers Past (Part 3))

Chapter 7: Loyalty VS Duty

Chapter 8: Fractured Pieces

Chapter 9: Shall we Dance?

Chapter 10: Striking Down the Messenger

Chapter 11: An Unwelcome Revelation and the Beginning of Loyalty

Acknowledgment to Readers

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Chapter 1: Memories Like Shattered Glass

Mommy, help me! The voice rang out through the house like a horn, sounds of crashing and banging all around. A bookshelf came tumbling down, and horrible shrieks were heard as a monstrous shadow loomed overhead.

Just then, an arm spread across like a protective hood, a mother’s embrace before it was splattered on the ground like paint, the protection being tossed away. There was a pang of pain before the dark figure faded into nothing. Sirens could be heard in the background as the door was ripped off of what was left of its hinges. Another protective hood was then thrown over, everything being seen through misty, hazy, tear stained eyes...and then, silence.

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5:30 am Tokyo Japan

Ahhhgh! Kai bolted up from his bed with sweat beading down his forehead.

Damn it! Another one...

His mouth was clamped shut and he could feel the fang protruding through his lower lip. The pain was agonizing, but it was nothing new to him. He had been having these recurring dreams for about 13 years now. He was hoping someday he would grow out of them. So far, he’d had no such luck.

He knew they weren't random dreams. He knew they were memories.

His feet made a muffled patting sound as they hit the wooden floor of the apartment building he currently called home. Getting up, he walked to the bathroom, flicking on the light switch.

Gaah! His lip burst into excruciating pain as the fang exited. He covered his mouth as a bit of crimson seeped into his fingers. Well, here's my breakfast. Kai sighed, sucking the blood off his finger.

He had to pull it together—he had a job to do. He’d been called into the office of the organization he worked for; a branch of the Japanese government that was put together after the world discovered that the things that go bump in the night do, indeed, exist. The Chief of Command was the woman who had saved his life. Not literally, of course. His mother had done that and paid the ultimate price for it. But thanks to this woman, Kai wasn't alone and that was important. Especially when he was discovering just what he was.

He shook his head trying to clear his thoughts. Damn it Kai, get it together! He cursed inwardly as he turned on the water in the sink to wash his face. The warm water felt relaxing as he cleaned the remaining sweat and blood off his skin. He wondered just what she wanted to see him for today, especially so early. He had class in a few hours after all. Kai didn't really understand why he still had to go to classes; in his mind his future was set. He was a vampire hunter, but the woman's words rang in his head.

You never know Kai, the future might have something totally different in store for you.

It was funny considering he was already 18 years old and a senior. Just the thought of her words caused a smirk to tug itself along the tip of Kai's mouth as he turned off the water and checked his reflection to make sure his dark hair hadn’t become too unkempt during the night.

Good enough, he thought as he exited the bathroom. He didn't like looking at his reflection too long. The blue fire in his eyes reminded him of the monster that had stolen his past away from him.

Stepping into his room, he sighed deeply. The room was still rather dark as the sun was just rising, but that was okay—he preferred a darker atmosphere. Kai walked over to the dresser, opening it up. It was fairly organized; pants and long-sleeved shirts in the top drawers, shorts, tank tops, and short-sleeved shirts in the lower drawers. He pulled out his phone to check the weather and then decided on the appropriate attire. He settled on a plain blue T-shirt and black shorts. He pulled the shirt over his head then the shorts up his legs as his phone rang. Picking it up, he hopped on one foot trying to put on his shoe.

Hello? It took a moment, but finally there was a response. He recognized the voice immediately. Yeah, so what's the plan Boss Lady? Why am I having to come in so early? You told me that you would keep the jobs down while I'm still attending classes.

The woman's voice on the other end was smooth, clear, and friendly.

"It's not a job, kiddo. I'll explain it all when you get here, I'm just your