Moon Lovers: Bound by Blood and Revenge

Ronan Zhou couldn't believe that his niece committed suicide. He knew Marceline. She would never do that. 

And for what reason? Blaming herself for what happened to her grandfather? This was so absurd!

Ronan checked the letter once again. The handwriting was very similar to Marceline's handwriting style. 

Ronan picked up his phone immediately and dialed Marceline's number. He had conflicting thoughts right now. If Marceline died, he could get the Zhou Empire for himself but he didn't wish Marceline to die. She was still his niece.

He didn't understand his inner feelings. He thought he didn't have a soft spot for his niece. But here he was, partly worried for Marceline.

Marceline's phone was ringing but no one was answering. The phone was in Kira's possession now. He was just silently and secretly observing them in the shadows.

Evelyn, who tagged along with Ronan, tried her best to conceal her emotions. She felt like she wanted to scream when the police found Marceline's suicide note in the head guard's pocket.

What if the police would investigate them as the prime suspects? They might not declare Marceline's case as suicide once they found out that there was foul play!

But she had nothing to worry about as the three men were already dead. The dead would never speak so she would not be implicated in this case.

Little did she know, Kira already had a prior plan to help the police in solving this case. After gathering all the evidence they could gather at the crime scene, the police officers who responded, said goodbye to Ronan.

But before they left, Ronan asked them to search for Marceline and locate her location as soon as possible. If she truly committed suicide, then where was her body? They had to find her to confirm it.

It did not take long when Enrique arrived at the villa. He rushed inside, searching for his parents. He saw them in the living room, quietly sitting on the couch.

"Mom, Dad, I heard from our butler that our head guard and his two men died in our garage. Is it true? How come? And where is Marceline? He said something bad happened to her?" Enrique asked them spontaneously. 

Ronan and Evelyn exchanged meaningful glances with one another. They knew that Enrique cared so much about Marceline. It would be a big shock to him once he learned about Marceline's suicide note.

"The three guards fought each other for an unknown reason. You can check the CCTV records to find out what happened." Ronan paused for a moment, contemplating whether he should tell him about Marceline or not.

"How about Marceline? Where is she?" Enrique asked them again.

Evelyn and Ronan didn't respond right away. Through their eye-to-eye contact, they were asking each other who would answer Enrique's query.

Without saying a word, Ronan gave his phone to Enrique, showing the photo of Marceline's suicide note. Enrique dropped the phone after reading the note. He was utterly devastated, thinking Marceline died.

"No! This is not true. We just talked in the Hospital. There is no way she would commit suicide!" 

'She hated you… she hated our family and she wanted justice for her parents' death.' Enrique added to his thoughts while eyeing Ronan and Evelyn with disbelief.

Ronan stood up, holding Enrique's shoulder. "We haven't confirmed it yet. The police are still searching for her. We will get an update from them. Let's just wait."

Enrique shook off his father's hand, away from his body. A cold glint flashed in his eyes. 'What if my father has something to do with Marceline's disappearance? Did she commit suicide? Or someone killed her?'

Enrique didn't know what and whom to believe anymore. But one thing was for sure– he wouldn't sit still doing nothing. He had to find her by himself.

In a hurry, Enrique turned around and dashed out of the house.

"Enrique!!!" Evelyn called him out but he just ignored his mother.

He wanted to see Marceline. He was so worried about her. He refused to believe that Marceline was already dead. He was hoping that she was alive out there.

He would never forgive himself if something bad happened to her. They argued the last time they talked.

*****

Meanwhile, the person they were looking for was still running away, together with the little hybrid boy on her back. The vampires stopped chasing after them as they could feel that Marceline was more powerful than them.

She was the legendary white wolf who was said to be powerful enough to match up and fight numerous noble and high-ranking vampires, including the vampire king.

Among the creatures in the Kingdom of Phantasia, the Moon Goddess blessed the white wolves with great power, a wise mind but a merciful heart. That's what the legend said about white werewolves.

Marceline tried her best to avoid passing through the city streets. She followed the path of the river until she went deeper into the forest. 

It was also a perfect place to hide from the vampires, most especially from ordinary human beings who should not know about the existence of other creatures like her.

The little boy was clutching onto her fur tightly as she ran as fast as the wind's speed. Marceline just stopped when she could no longer sense any presence of the vampires.

'They stopped following us,' Marceline thought to herself.

She was surprised by her extraordinary speed and power. She felt weird but this feeling was very familiar to her as if she had been doing this for so long.

This was the first time Marceline shifted into her wolf form while being conscious. She was now aware of what was happening to her during and after her transformation.

Marceline found a big old tree and they stayed there, assessing their surroundings. The rain finally stopped pouring.

When she made sure that the vampires didn't follow them, Marceline dropped to the ground, allowing the little boy to jump off from her back.

The little boy went down but he continued hugging Marceline's furry neck, sinking his body into hers.

Marceline could only sigh helplessly while looking at the boy. 'What should I do to this little kiddo?'