Belial watched as Sage ran away, disappearing into the distance. He sighed deeply, regretting the roughness with which he had treated her. But he had no other choice. The other vampire, his loyal servant, had been tasked with bringing Sage to him at all costs. It was important that he get her to come with him willingly, without the need for force.
He turned to his servant and gave him a few orders. "Keep an eye on her," he commanded. "But don't engage unless absolutely necessary. We need to find a way to get her to come to me on her own."
His servant nodded obediently and disappeared into the night, blending in with the shadows like a wraith. Belial watched him go, feeling a twinge of envy at his servant's ability to move so swiftly and silently.
He turned his attention back to Sage, thinking about how he could convince her to come to him willingly. He knew he couldn't force her, not after the way he had acted. But perhaps he could appeal to her curiosity. She was a witch, after all, and there were so many things he could teach her.
Belial closed his eyes, focusing his mind on Sage's energy signature. He could feel her heartbeat, the rhythm of her breathing, the heat of her body. He smiled, imagining the taste of her blood. It had been so long since he had tasted the blood of a powerful witch.
He opened his eyes and looked up at the stars, feeling a pang of loneliness. He had lived for over a thousand years, but he had never truly found someone to share his existence with. He had loved before, of course, but those loves had always been fleeting. Mortals simply could not understand the depth of his passion.
But Sage was different. He could feel it. There was a fire in her, a strength that he had never encountered before. She was special, and he knew that he needed her.
Belial began to walk, letting his feet guide him through the darkened streets. He knew that he needed to find a way to reach Sage, to convince her to come to him willingly. He would be patient,