YEAR 1821....

Yulexi is a half-vampire witch. She lives in a small village of witches with her parents. Her mother, like her, is a witch, so she teaches her how to use magic, and her father is a vampire who teaches her how to fight. She has two friends, Aristeo and Guillermo.

During that time, witches are the most despised class, so they are forced to live in villages while vampires and wolves live comfortably in the city.

Yulexi doesn't like the way they live. She wishes things were different, but being a half-witch, she can't do anything about it.

She has also been a victim of discrimination on some occasions, but knowing who her father is, those taunts end. He is or was someone important in the vampire council. But he gave up all that to live a peaceful life with his beloved little witch. Or should I say his beloved witches. Hehe.

Today was a long and intense day of training. That's why Morgana is lying in bed. Despite being a half-vampire, she has the habit of sleeping all seven days of the week.

"I'm so tired. I can't even put the sheets on myself," Yulexi says, playing the victim with her parents.

"Poor little witch, I think I'll spoil her a bit," her kind father goes along with her. In training, he is a tough and cold person, but outside the field, he becomes a very loving and indulgent father.

"Are you comfortable now?" her father asks, putting the sheet over his daughter's body.

"Yes, I just need one thing."

"What is it?" Both of them hear the steps of Morgana, Yulexi's mother. She enters the room a few minutes later.

"Mom, tell me a legend."

"How did you know...?" She doesn't finish the question. She knows very well that her daughter inherited her husband's good hearing. She just sometimes forgets, especially at night. (You know what I'm talking about 🤣🤣).

"What legend would you like to hear?"

"The one about the Alpha and his vampire moon. It's my favorite legend," Yulexi asks excitedly.

"Alright," her mother sits on the edge of the bed. "Many centuries ago, an Alpha fell madly in love with a vampire princess. The unions of these species were prohibited. But that didn't stop them from being together. He was a very powerful Alpha, and she was a princess, so they faced the world to protect their love.

WOW. I also want an Alpha in my life. Yulexi thinks.

"After many decades, they became parents."

"Why did they wait so long?" Yulexi asks. She knows that story by heart, but she always asks the same questions. And her mother always gives the same answers.

"Vampires are not as fertile as other species, which is why they couldn't have children early. In fact, there are some vampires who never have children."

"So, will I never be able to?" That is the question that always lingers in her mind.

"I don't know, my love, but it's not time to worry about those things. You are very young."

"You're right, just keep telling me the story."

"Their son was half vampire, half wolf. According to the legend, the day he finds his mate, a war will be unleashed."

"A war? Why a war?"

"He will have two moons. One of them will be more important than the other. That will make things difficult for the second one."

"I hope my mate is an alpha but only has eyes for me."

"And what if he's not an Alpha? What if he's a witch?"

"I guess I'll accept it, but I would like an Alpha. If he's not, I want him to be just as jealous as Dad."

"You have no idea what you're saying." Morgana looks at her husband.

"Of course, I do. Dad always protects you. I want someone who protects me too."

"Sometimes your father's protection is too much."

"That's not true." Samuel goes to his wife and wraps his arms around her waist. "I only protect what's mine."

"And you exaggerate."

"They are my instincts." He kisses her, and Yulexi covers her eyes.

"Don't do that here." Her parents hold onto her.

...**...

Over the years, Yulexi must participate in fights. The ones who dominate there are the werewolves. The vampires also don't fall behind. In fact, Yulexi's father was one of the best, he managed to defeat several wolves. And he hopes that his daughter will be the same or better.

Yulexi goes to her first fight at just 10 years old. Her first opponent is a werewolf named Evelin. She manages to hurt her but not defeat her.

Her father scolds her a lot.

"You had her, and you let her go. I am disappointed," her father comments.

"I'm sorry."

"I don't want apologies. You're going to train harder than usual."

"Yes, dad. Whatever you say." Samuel feels bad for being so harsh with her. But he knows that she won't get anywhere being a weak half vampire.

The next two years he doesn't send her. He dedicates himself to training her night and day. He wants her to be the best.

At 12 years old, she goes again and manages to defeat several werewolves, everyone is very surprised, a witch defeating a she-wolf is complete madness. Unfortunately, in the final confrontation, Evelin defeats her.

At thirteen years old, she goes again. Like last year, she defeats many werewolves and vampires. But in the final confrontation, she loses against Evelin. And that's because she is one of the strongest she-wolves.

Year after year Evelin defeats her. When Yulexi turns 17, she reaches her limit, trains very hard, and manages to beat her without much effort. She has become very powerful. And that's without using her magic. Since in the tournaments, that is prohibited.

That she-wolf who has never lost feels humiliated. On the other hand, the witches are very happy. They know that after this victory, they will no longer be underestimated.

The alpha and queen of the vampires declare that now the witches can also live and visit the city.

Morgana's friends are very excited.

"I can finally visit the city," Aristeo says joyfully.

"All thanks to the best witch," Guillermo speaks.

"Thank you, guys, it's an honor," Yulexi smiles. She doesn't realize the hateful look someone has towards her.

"Will you come and visit the city with us?" Aristeo asks.

Yulexi already knows it because she's half vampire, she has gone a few times with her father.

"Of course," the three make plans.

The next day, they put on their best clothes and go visit the city. Yulexi approaches a necklace stand, and there she remembers the occasion when she visited the city with her father and asked how he met her and her mother.

... *Flashback* ....

"Daddy, how did you meet mom?" She asks curiously.

Her father sighs. Then he starts to tell.

"I was injured in a fight and arrived at the village. Nobody wanted to help me. You know, because I'm a vampire. I smelled something delicious and walked towards it. Your mother was fetching water from the river. I immediately knew I had found my mate. I approached her and asked for help. She seemed afraid of me but still helped me. She used her magic and my wounds healed in a few minutes."

"Mom was beautiful."

"Yes, very. She was only 11 years old. But with that young age, she managed to capture my heart."

"How old were you?"

"127."

"Tell me more, dad."

"Your mother finished healing me and told me to leave. I stopped her and asked for her name, she was stubborn, didn't want to tell me. But I am more stubborn than her. I followed her to where she lived. Then I would spy on her at the river when she went for water, I would help her carry it, she would refuse but I would always win. When she turned 17, there were many witches after her, but I would never allow them to steal her from me. You know, vampires are possessive with our mates."

"Yes, I know, you and mom have told me. And I always see it at home," Yulexi thinks while hiding a smile.

"Your mother didn't accept me, she said she didn't feel anything for me, I was very sad. The greatest pain for a vampire and werewolf is to be rejected by your mate. I thought about leaving the village, but then I saw your mother with another witch. I became crazy with jealousy and took her to the city." He paused at that part.

"What happened next?"

"You're too young to understand. Maybe later, your mother or I will tell you."

...end of Flashback....

"What are you thinking about?" Guillermo asks, seeing his friend lost in thought.

"Isn't this necklace beautiful?" She pretends to be thinking about that.

"Do you want it? I'll buy it for you."

"Thank you, but I don't want Sofia to get jealous."

"She knows we're best friends."

"Still, I don't want to take any risks." She leaves the necklace and they continue walking through the city.

...3 years later...

...Yulexi...

Everything is still fine here. But my parents still haven't told me that part of the story that, according to them, I wasn't old enough to know.

I arrived from the city with my parents and asked Mom about it. She looked angrily at my father.

"I don't know why your father is so indiscreet."

"There's nothing wrong with it. I want to know the whole story."

"Just promise me that this won't change the way you see us."

It seemed like something really serious.

"I promise."

"Are you sure you want to know?"

"Yes."

She seemed reluctant to tell me. But I am very curious.

"Your father took me to the city and... how do I put it? He did something he shouldn't have done."

"What did he do?"

"He forced me to be with him."

I looked at my father angrily.

"How could you?" I clenched my fists.

"He's leaving us alone." He hurriedly left. I could have caught up with him, but the gossip was more important. I wanted to know the details. Not those details. But why my mother loves him so much if he did something so wrong.

"Why are you with him? If I were you, I would hate him."

"That is an unpleasant part of our story, but I have always loved him."

"Really?"

"Yes."

"And why didn't you accept it quickly?"

"Because I was afraid."

"Fear of what?"

"Of what was happening at that time with vampire and witch couples."

"I need your version of the story."

"When I first saw your father, a very special feeling emerged inside me, but he is a vampire, so I saw it as impossible. I always liked how he treated me, but I was afraid he would leave at any moment. Vampires who had killed witches always played with them and then left them. I didn't want that to happen to me. I refused to acknowledge that I loved him too. Your grandmother knew he was chasing me and forbade me from seeing or talking to him. That's why I rejected him so much. The day he took me to the city, I was very scared, he was acting crazy. I couldn't recognize him."

... *Flashback* ...

... *Narrated by Morgana* ...

It was a calm and beautiful day. The sun was shining brightly, and I went for a walk by the river. Uriel, the witch who had proposed to me, came to keep me company.

"Hello Morgana."

"What are you doing here?"

"I came to find you. Your mother said you would be here."

That lady, always so indiscreet.

"Does my company bother you?"

"No." Uriel was a very pleasant witch. He cast lovely spells for me. I had come to care for him, but I didn't love him like I loved Samuel.

"When do you want our wedding to be?" To tell the truth, I didn't want that day to come.

"I don't know. You choose the date."

"Come on, don't leave me alone with such an important decision."

"YOU'RE GETTING MARRIED?!" Samuel's voice almost deafened me.

"Leave her alone already. Morgana doesn't want you. Why don't you understand?" Uriel's words only made Samuel angrier. He grabbed Uriel by the collar and almost choked him.

"Stop it, please! Samuel, just stop!" He knocked Uriel out and lifted me onto his shoulder. "What are you doing? Samuel, put me down!" He didn't pay any attention to me at all. He was going so fast that the wind was suffocating me. I didn't even realize when we arrived in the city. When I woke up, I was on something very comfortable that I had never seen or had in my room before.

"Are you ready?" Samuel took off his shirt, and I could see his perfect and well-formed body.

"Ready for what?" I asked, a little scared. His body was the least of my concerns at that moment.

"For the best night of your life." He approached where I was lying down and caressed my face.

"Samuel, let me go." I pleaded.

"Shhh. You're my mate. I love you. I'll take responsibility for you."

"I don't want you to take responsibility. I want you to leave me alone. I've asked you many times before." And even though it's not what I want, it's best for both of us.

"I can't. I tried, but it's something I can't control." He put his lips on mine; it was a new and somewhat pleasant sensation. But I didn't want him to know that I loved him too. Returning his feelings would be the same as accepting that he could do whatever he wanted with me.

"I've been wanting to try them for years. But you never let me. Whenever I tried, you would avoid me. This time, your voice didn't sound calm. It's because of that damned sorcerer, isn't it? You don't want me because of him. His face turned dark."

"Samuel, we still have time to stop. Please take me to my mother."

"She doesn't want you near me. She wants that sorcerer to be your husband."

"Because it's best for me! I shouted desperately. He's better than you. I spoke of having a peaceful life with him. With Samuel, my future was uncertain."

"So he's better than me? He became even angrier. I'll show you who's better. He kissed me again, this time aggressively."

"Samuel, let me go. I started to cry. I didn't want it to happen this way. Samuel, please.**"

"*Shut up. Weren't you saying he's better than me? I'll only prove you wrong.* He kissed me aggressively once again and tore my clothes off."

"*Samuel.* I pushed him, but it didn't achieve anything. I thought about using a spell, but at that moment, my mind was clouded. And when I finally thought of one, it was already too late. He had marked me. I belonged to him now, and he knew it better than anyone."

"You can't do anything to push me away anymore. He smiled, satisfied. Now you're mine, and no one will want you. His words hurt me to the core. What would he do with me now? He had gotten what he wanted. Would he let me go? Would he send me to my mother? Everything was uncertain for me. *Don't be sad, witch.* He approached with the intention of kissing me, but I evaded him."

"*Will you take me somewhere?* Maybe my mother will accept me despite being marked."

"No, witch. You will stay with me."

"Why do you want me here? I asked with tears in my eyes. Are you going to keep doing to me what you just did?**"

He didn't respond. He left the room.

The next day, I woke up with a strong pain in my arm. It was the mark. It didn't hurt so much the day before. Samuel entered the room and approached me when he saw my arm.

"Does it hurt a lot?"

"*Let go of me. It's all your fault.* I tried to get him to move away."

"I just want to see. He examined it and then left. A few minutes later, he brought herbs and treated me. I'm sorry.**"

"I'm more sorry. I lost more than you. Now, nobody will want me as a partner."

"I know. That's why I marked you."

"*I hate you.* His hand stopped, and he looked at me."

"*Do you really?* He began to squeeze my arm."

"Ouch. *I winced in pain.* You're hurting my wound."

"I'm sorry. He apologized again and left me alone. I'm sorry it happened like this. But it was the only way to keep you by my side. He spent the whole month asking for forgiveness, and I decided to forgive him, but a day before doing so, a vampire arrived at his house."

"It's true. You came back to the city? She hugged and kissed him. I knew she was his partner, and I felt very angry. Whose scent is that? She asked."

"It's from my mate. She's here."

"Your mate? Did you find your mate?"

"Yes."

"I'll let you have fun with her."

You had fun with me? My heart hurt more than the day he marked me. I stopped listening and locked myself in. Samuel knocked on my door a few minutes later.

"*Open it.* I ignored him, and he broke it down."

"If you're done, you should..."

"Done with what?"

"Having fun."

"Don't you understand that I love you?"

"You're a liar. You have a girlfriend here. I'm just your toy."

"That's not true. I love you. I already told her that you're my mate, and I won't let you go."

"Take me to the village. Nobody will want me anymore. You don't have to worry."

"I'll take you under one condition."

"*What?* I expected anything but that."

"Marry me. Only then will I take you."

"*What?* It was something I never expected."

"Only if you marry me."

^^^End of the flashback.^^^

...Yulexi...

It was a story I never expected. My parents seemed so happy together.

"My dad was completely crazy. How could he dare to ask you that after what he did? What did you do? Oh, I know, you surely rejected him. At least that's what I hope you did at the time."

"I accepted immediately."

"Are you crazy, Mom?"

"I was madly in love, but I was too stubborn to admit it. After he proposed to me, I told him that I loved him too and explained why I didn't accept him. Your father was overjoyed, he organized a beautiful party and brought my mother to witness the wedding. Your grandmother was not pleased at all, but when she saw the mark on my arm, she knew instantly that I could no longer be with anyone."

"How is that?"

"When someone marks you, it means you're no longer pure, so no one will accept you."

"Can they mark you without... you know, doing that?"

"No. First, you have to have relations, and during the act, they mark you. At least that's how vampires do it, I don't know about werewolves."

"I see."

"Your father knew that once he marked me, no one would accept me. I would be bound to him for life. Even if I didn't want to."

"What happened next?"

"My mother insisted that he live in the village, and he agreed without objection."

"What about the wizard who wanted to be your husband?"

"He accepted the fact that I was with someone else. And he asked me to be very happy."

"He was a great guy."

"Yes. He was also moved when he heard your father tell your grandmother that the only thing that mattered to him was being with me."

"What happened after the wedding?"

"On our wedding night, your father didn't want to touch me for fear of hurting me. But I did want to be with him, and I told him it was okay. It was a beautiful experience. A few days later, my mother found out that you were on the way. She also told us that we had to train you to the fullest. That one day, you would need it."

"Why?"

"She never told us that part."

"Hmm. My grandmother had her mysteries."

"You have no idea how much."

"Mom, what if you were human? Can humans also be marked forcibly?"

"No. They can't."

"Why?"

"Because humans are weak, not even a wolf or a wizard would dare to forcibly mark a human. They wouldn't withstand it. In contrast, creatures of the night like us can."

"I see."

1831...

Days later...

"Prince Victorio narrates."

I am the prince of vampires and alpha of the wolves, I am 30 years old. Soon I will be the king of both species. My parents are the protagonists of the legend that is so heard in the streets. The crazy lovers who challenged the world.

They met when they were very young. I still have to find my mate, I am anxious to do so. During my mating time, I can only be with humans, I don't touch the she-wolves and female vampires, I don't want them to get their hopes up with me.

Humans are beautiful but I am already craving the moment to find that person who takes my breath away. Who keeps me awake at night and gives me children. Hopefully, she will be a fertile she-wolf. Then I will have them immediately.

Today is the tournament where wolves, vampires, and witches gather. I will probably find my mate today. I have heard of a half vampire half witch who has been winning a lot lately. I am curious to meet her. Magic is forbidden in these tournaments, but she still wins. I hope my mate is someone strong like her. Fertile and strong. That's all I ask.

The tournament started and I caught a scent of mint with guava, something very peculiar. I followed the scent and found a dark-haired woman with blue eyes. She is beautiful and perfect. But it seems she is a vampire. She won't be fertile. But I don't care. When you meet your mate, nothing else matters. You just want to be with her. And that's what I'll do.

...Yulexi...

I was getting ready for the tournament when I smelled pineapple, it was delicious. I started to follow the scent and bumped into a beautiful man. Black hair, green eyes. Tall, muscular. I can't believe it, my mate.

"Mine." He said and hugged me.

"Yours." I responded as the enamored woman I am. It is supposed that witches are not affected much by love, but I am half vampire, I suppose that's why.

"I am Victoriano." He greeted. I was amazed, I never imagined that my mate would be the future king. I imagined any other alpha but not him.

"Hi... I am... Yulexi." I got a little nervous, that man is imposing with his presence and his beauty.

"You are beautiful. I got the most beautiful moon in the world." He gave me a small kiss on the lips. "Good luck, my moon."

"Thank you." He walked away and I stayed there, mesmerized, looking at him. He is truly beautiful, Mother Moon has been very generous to me. "Thank you, Mother Moon." I turned to where Victoriano was and he smiled at me. I smiled back and kept thinking about how lucky I am.

"The first numbers gather on the battlefield." That was the announcement that the tournament had started. My friends were among the first to go. They got matched against wolves, so they lost.

"Good luck next time."

"I hate the wolves." Aristeo said.

"Calm down."

"If only they would let us use our magic."

That was something that bothered me too.

"Look, it's Guillermo's turn."

Aristeo and I paid attention. Guillermo defeated a vampire. We both celebrated.

He got matched against a wolf and couldn't beat him. They are stronger, so it's rare for a witch to defeat them. Aristeo defeated one two years ago. Now that they faced each other, he couldn't land a single hit. I think these tournaments are unfair, they should allow us to use our magic. As soon as I become queen, I will talk to Victoriano and ask him to allow that.

The fights continued and finally, it was my turn. To my surprise, Evelin was my opponent. I couldn't believe it. Ever since I defeated her a few years ago, her family left, it was a disgrace for a witch to defeat a noble-blooded she-wolf.

"Long time no see." She said. It seems like she was eager for this moment to arrive.

"Did you miss me?" I asked with a smile.

"I longed for the moment to beat you, you cursed one."

It seems she still holds a grudge against me.

Evelin attacked me right away, I was a bit distracted, but I managed to dodge the blow. She kept throwing punches and one hit me in the stomach. I started bleeding. She is very strong and fast.

I tried to hit her but couldn't land a single blow. Evelin transformed into a wolf and I didn't know anything else.

I just woke up and it seems I am in the hospital. My parents are here.

"Water."

My mother handed me a glass.

"Where am I?"

"In the hospital." My mother confirmed my suspicions.

"How long have I been here?"

"Three months."

"What? Three months? How hard did that stinky she-wolf hit me?"

"That's right, Evelin hit you really hard, and she used a poison that would have killed you if you didn't have magic in your veins."

"But that's not fair. Is she already in the dungeon?"

My parents turned to look at each other without saying anything.

"I can't believe it, how dare she try to kill her moon? She will receive the punishment she deserves. I'm sure Victoriano is already taking care of her."

"Moon?" My parents asked, very surprised.

"Victoriano is my mate, I found him. Aren't you happy for me?" They were very serious. Could it be that they don't want to let me go? "Dad, Mom, I'm an adult now, it's normal for me to live my own life. Be happy for me. I found a very good mate."

"Yes, of course. We're happy." But it didn't seem like it to me.

(Morgana's parents decide to take her away before she knows the truth. They will tell her later, when she is more recovered. They know it will be a great pain for her, but it's better for her to suffer now than to live in a lie.)