Its been a week since my training session with the hybrids started. Not so surprisingly it has also been a week since Aryaman and gang contacted me. My every call was directed to the voice mail and my every message was effectively ignored. My practical efforts of personally meeting them were also dislodged by TK who hinted me that 'it was not the best time to visit the hunter camp.' In the backdrop of such depressing and unwanted atmosphere there was only one group that managed to bring me some peace.
The hybrids.
The hybrids were the funniest, wittiest and practically the most amazing group of creatures i had ever encountered. For not once was i made to feel unwanted and sinister, in fact it was the complete opposite. And sadly Maniks charm made it impossible for me to feel like a culprit every time he sneeked in a kiss on my lips. I had consciously pushed Aryaman to the back of my mind and somewhere unknowingly accepted that we had a staganant relationship. Aryaman was a mistake i had to resolve and currently it wasnt the best of all the thoughts that flooded my mind.
"Come on Navie, accept it i am invinsible."
Cabir's pitchy voice snapped me out of my thoughts and my eyes caught Navya rolling her orbs and smiling mischievingly at Cabir. We were currently seated in the common hall of the hybrid residential building.
"Uhhm. In your dreams honey in your dreams." Navya carroled as she slightly pecked his cheeks. A small smile came over my lips. Cabir and Navya were the most adorable couple in the world. Her maturity contrasted perfectly with Cabir's cockiness.
Narrowing his eyes into slits Cabir passed her a glare as I shook my head in admiration. Alia suddenly popped up with a tray of cookies followed by Dhruv who was carrying a tray of juice.
"Well if you want to prove yourself as the invinsible then defeat the only person standing in your way idiot."
Alia chirped handling over the plate of cookies to Manik who passed it over to Dhruv. Lately, i had come to realise that no matter how distanced Druv seemed he nevertheless was the most emotional one. His emotionless face failed to hide the longing in his eyes he had for everyone. And i wished to see that longing for me as well one day.
"Pfft. I have defeated Manik a thousand times. RHS equals to LHS, i am invinsible." Cabir replied stuffing a couple of cookies into his mouth. Manik scowled at the open declaration of his failures and i felt just something churn inside my stomach. Crawling insects inside my stomach were now a constant whenever i was around him.
"That is because you are a f**king 100 years old asshole. How do you expect me to overcome a century of experience." Manik retorted defending himself while acquisition dripped down his words. Secretly i stiffled a chuckle at his kidish behaviour. Manik was allergic to defeat.
"I think you should reconsider whom you call the person in your way Cabir. That spotlight was snatched away from Manik long back." Dhruv said in his low raspy voice as his hair fell over his eyes.
"What do you mean by that. Who else stands his way?" I asked curiously picking up a cookie from the plate that was just passed to me by Navya. An evil smile took over Navya's lips as she passed a knowing look towards Cabir. Suddenly everyone was staring at me with mischiefe and humour. A large grin broke over Cabir's face.
Confused i looked towards Manik for some answers. His smirk grew larger as his eyes met with mine. Slowly he darted his tongue out dampening his chapped lips. Then tilting his head to his right he looked at Cabir who mirrored his reflection.
"So tell me Nandini, are you ready to fight me, Cabir the invinsible to claim your spotlight." I choked out on the cookie bits and a series of coughs escaped from my mouth.
May be he is just joking.
I rolled my eyes in realisation and had almost opened my mouth to retort back when the growing grin of Cabir ensured that this was not a joke and that i was in deep shit.
"What! Of course not. This is ridiculous. I am not having any fight with you. Never." I replied in a haste and swiftly crossed my arms over my chest. Slowly i darted my eyes onto each and every one present in the room. Navya was effortlessly arranging something on the table while Alia stood close to Dhruv creepily smiling at me. Manik on the other hand was intensely staring at me and Cabir's nasty grin was growing like a cheshire cat.
"See. I told you. I am invinsible." Cabir remarked raising his eyebrows and grinning evily at everyone. An uneasy feeling crept upto my thumping heart. I was not ready to accept my defeat without even trying out.
Should i give this a shot?
I immediately directed my sight towards Manik for assistance. Understanding the state of my mind a small smile crept over his lips and all he did was pass me a small secret nod.
"Alright. I will fight you and claim my spotlight." I replied with fake confidence. Cabir's eyes shone in escatasy and his smile grew impossibily bigger.
"We will fight tomorrow. Just because you are a beginner and need a fair shot."
"You are giving me some time for a fair shot. And what if i defeat you." I remarked and stood straighter this time. Cabir who was previously seated over the table now jumped down and straightened up. Dusting his clothes he rubbed his jaw with his index finger before he replied in arrogance
"I would love to see you try."
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I groaned in defeat while Manik's heavy weight poked into my spinal cord. I was currently sprawled all over the ground on my stomach while Manik lay right over me - locking my hands with my legs making it impossible for me to move. Shame and embarrassment were wrong words to describe what i felt right now. I almost felt like jumping down the Eifil Tower. Hunters were right, hybrids were way stronger than they appear to be.
"I cant even defeat you. How will i defeat Cabir." I managed to spew out some words whislt my cheek touched the dusty ground.
"You can if you try harder Nandini." I sucked in a deep breath and rolled over to my side as soon as Manik stood up straight on his legs. It was a reliefe to have been finally able to breath. Defeating hunters was a piece of cake, but hybrids were bloody brilliant in cheating.
"But you tricked me and cheated. Its unfair!" I whined and sat up straight on my butt. Manik chuckled at me and looked towards me.
"Thats Cabir whom your fighting. He never plays fair. Besides Nandini, in a fight your purpose is to survive. And if that requires murdering someone, you ought to do that. Okay?"
I stared at Manik with a queer expression. I knew this was just a friendly match which won't exactly risk my survival. But Manik's warning was just enough for me to realise that it was not a passing suggestion. It was supposed to happen and that trouble me.
"Alright. Now get up you need to fight again."
I groaned at Manik's remark while he chuckled at my response. Standing up on my legs i ensured to pass him the worse glare. He was primarily responsible for my such a situation. As if understanding my unsaid words Manik sighed.
"Ok. What about i teach you and then you try and defeat me?"
Well. The offer was tempting. Since my martial arts training was yet to start it was better if i got some tips from Manik before the fight with Cabir tomorrow. So i stood up on my legs and passed a nod to Manik.
"Okay. Now you stand here...and keep you hands like this. Remember, you need to study the person you are fighting. Every man is a book. And body language is the means you use to decipher him."
I nodded as Manik swiftly stood behind me. I sucked in a breath as soon as his warm chest collided with my back. Holding my hands he placed them in the appropriate position as he continued to speak. My heart thumped against my chest and i regretted his offer of learning to fight. His all directions flew out of my head as soon as his hot breath touched my ears as he continued to explain something about body language.
"Hmm. Okay i understood." I exhaled loudly as i replied to him. I just hope he didn't notice my rising heartbeat. I blinked a few times and tried to divert my attention.
"Are you okay Nandini?"
I gasped loudly as Manik whispered in my ears in a confused tone. Unable to form any coherent word i simply nodded frantically. Suddenly i felt Manik's chest touch my back and i exhale irregularly as he slightly pushed his head into the crook of my head. I opened my mouth to breath and i felt him smirking against my neck.
"Okay. If you say so." Manik whispered lowly in his raspy voice and i fisted my hands. Swiftly he placed his head in the crook of my nech again and started blowing hot breath there. His hands slowly traced my mid thighs and then possesively placed them over my waist. Digging his nails into my skin he placed soft kisses all over my neck shifting my wavy hair to the other side.
Oh. This was bad news. I exhaled an uneven breath and felt Manik smirk again. Placing my hands over his i dropped my head back to give him better access. His lips roamed shamelessly as he possesively marked every cell of my neck. A tickling feeling burst in the pit of my stomach and then slowly spread all through my body leaving traces of tingles all over. Manik harshly pulled me further into his chest and a small moan escaped my mouth. His fingers slithered into my shirt and i whimpered against his warm touch.
Trapped in his charming hard arms i struggled to free myself from the pleasurable torture. "Shhh...Nandini don't move. Don't ruin the moment." Manik whispered again and i shivered under his control. A rummy urge to dominate took over my senses and in a swift moment i held his arm pulling him foward and tangling him down on the ground.
His shocked expressions rapidly transformed into raw desire. I smirked at his vulnerability. Tangling my fingers in his soft dark hair i fisted my hand and slightly pulled them. Manik closed his eyes and groaned in response. I grinned brighter. I had found his weakness. He opened his eyes and parted his lips. His hot breath fanned against my lips and i lowered down brushing mine against him. Manik's hold over my waist tigthened and he pulled me down with force over him. My lips were slammed against him but did not mold with them. He growled in annoyance when i pulled my lips back up a bit.
Revenge is not sweet Manik. And i will ensure to torture you.
"Nandini. Don't tempt me." He hushed in a soft low tone and i shuddered at his deep masculine and seductive voice. "I am not tempting you Manik." I replied, brushing my lips over his once again. He gasped loudly at my actions and i smirked again. "I am just playing along." He groaned again and opened his eyes in a swift action.
Shades of brown swirled around his dilated pupil spilling with raw desire and lust. "What do you want." He said softly with impulsivity obvious in his tone. Slightly pulling his hair and rubbing myself over him i replied," Accept you defeat." His eyes debated over my proposal and i knew i had to push him a bit. Lowering my lips to his ears i bit his earlob seductively and he moaned again. His fingers digged into my skin and i blew hot air near his ear.
A shivered passed down his body and i knew i had won. "But this is not fair." He replied trying to fake a tease but his rapid pulse and hot uneven breath made him miserable to his own lie. "In a fight you have to survive. And if that requires seducing your opponent then you ought to do it." I replied tracing his sharp jawline with my lips. I felt Manik shiver under me once again as his fingers slowly traced down my waist and reached my hips. I pulled up a bit to look into his eyes. Resting his hands over there for a moment Manik tapped his hands over there. "I surrender."
In an instance i slammed my lips against him and his arms wrapped around me in control. Rolling over the ground Manik swiftly came over me as i wrapped my legs around his waist and he fisted my hair in his hands. He sucked my lower lip and i sighed in pleasure. Suddenly his tongue entered my mouth in a jiffy while my insides churned and a loud moan escaped my mouth. Manik was dominating and i was just following his lead. He nibbled over them for sometime and then bit them harshly. The kiss was burning in passion and its flames embraced us. The low howl of werewolves resonated in my ears as our lips continued to be together and moved in a perfect sync. Manik was my only hope and peace and right now, right here, i had found my forever.
Hey guys. Finally an update after 6 months. Can you believe it. But my exams are still not over. I am left with 2 more but i realised it was high time i update so here it is. So basically i have some very important things to say. First, thank you so much for understanding and wishing me good luck. You people are the best. Second and much more serious, i am sorry to say but i don't think i'll be able to continue to with my other projects. I think i'll leave IF after black moon. The thing is that i am too busy and now in college( hopefully) i think my schedule is gonna get more serious. I am not sure about starting blue moon( sequeal of black moon) even though the whole story is planned out because i have my own limitations. I hope you all understand. Third, i remember someone asking if i will update on wattpad. I was not on wattpad until recently and i even started a new story(not manan). However the black moon on wattpad is not mine but some one else's who asked my permission to post it there. My username is MysticDusk. If you ever feel like passing by then plz do. Lastly, i know i should have said this long back but it never occured to me. For all those who are reading this story for romance and love back off right now. Black Moon is a romance story but it is primarily a thriller. If you want to know the story then continue but i can't promise earth shattering romance. Sorry. The story will end soon. Just 5-10 chapters more. I hope you guys liked the update. Thank you!
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