The east side of the city is the very heart of Sacrosanct - it's unique skyline is a clash between modern sky rises and small Victorian-inspired storefronts. In the heart of downtown, the sleek colored glass buildings reign supreme though their old-world roots can be seen in the most peculiar places from the lamp post styled electric street light to the stone sidewalks. The old world architecture slowly returns the further from downtown you travel, however. It's here that magic thrives, it hums in every stone and can be felt in every breath. Often, newcomers to the city may become overwhelmed by such sensations but, eventually, it becomes an ever-present feeling that's hardly noticed.
City Creek Center
Dark Hunter Department
Inner Sanctum
Red on the Water
Starlight Tower
The City Creek Center is an upscale open-air shopping center centered in the heart of downtown Sacrosanct. With its numerous fountains, foliage-lined walkways, and bubbling streams, City Creek Center offers three blocks of chic boutiques, delicious dining, and the newest showrooms.
The City of Sacrosanct's Dark Hunter Department's primary concern is the safety of all of Sacrosanct's residences. Their public safety responsibilities include code enforcement and supernatural crime prevention. The Sacrosanct Dark Hunter's Department follows the directions of the International Dark Hunter Council and serves as a local point of contact for any Dark Hunters working within the Council's ranks.
The Inner Sanctum is an independently's owned specialty coffee company and cafe with a singular focus: quality. A hidden gem on the side streets of the busy downtown, the Inner Sanctum source's the world's finest beans and local treats. From it's delectable pastries to the exquisite latte art, the Inner Sanctum is dedicated to both its craft and the customer's experience. With beans roasted in house and every cup prepared by the best baristas, you will never be disappointed at the Inner Sanctum.
Owner Alexander Macedonia
Barista Alexis Wilde
Nestled in a pleasant alcove that is but a stone's throw away from the dazzling labyrinth of downtown, Red on the Water is a spectacle in its own right. Renovated in the style of a classic Irish pub with a dash of modern flair befitting the city that boasts it, this up-and-coming venue is the perfect place to snag an impeccably prepared home-cooked meal and enjoy the city's most impressive collection of brews from Ireland and beyond. You and your guests are sure to be mesmerized and invigorated by the energetic offerings of the live Celtic band to be found here every weekend.
Home of: Elysium
Owner Isolt Marcello
Co-Owner Damon Marcello
Waitress Yumi Chizue
With one hundred floors and a 125-foot spire, the Starlight Tower rises high above the Sacrosanct skyline. More than just a landmark, the Starlight Tower offers a unique mix of restaurants, shops, and offices spaced throughout the building. Organized into nine verticle zones, each of which features a sky lobby and a light-filled garden atrium which merge the upscale interior with a faux landscaped exterior setting.
I didn't know what was going on when those images appeared before my mind. Sure, I knew they were inventions from my own mind but who else was watching them with me? The whole thing is overwhelming and confusing so when he apologizes, I don't know what to think. The whole idea of him being the one to see him kissing me in my mind would just be horrifying and downright embarassing. That's why I wanted to run. Just the idea that he watched all that is enough to make me want to melt into a puddle right here and now.
I wait as he releases my arm, knowing that he might have seen everything I just imagined in my mind and I bite my lower lip, lost in what to do next. Should I take the risk and run for it? Would he come after me? But something that keeps me anchored is the idea that if I ran, what would I do next? Would I avoid him and never come back to work? The idea of such a thing frightens me more than the idea of what he could have saw in my mind. The idea of never seeing him again makes my gut twist. I've come to rely on Alexander's warm nature more than even I was aware of. He's much more than my boss and friend. He's someone I can turn to. Who would have thought I'd feel this way about a hunter?
The last thing I expected was for him to come toward me. I stand my ground but it would be a lie to say I don't tense up somewhat, unsure of what's coming. As his hand reaches out, I tense up more and even close my eyes some, holding my breath as I wait for another vision or something but instead I only feel his fingers on my jeans this time. As his other hand curls around the back of my neck, I open my eyes and my mouth in a sharp inhale, not used to such touching. And the moment I open my eyes, I see his closing as his face comes ever closer. Could this really be happening?
Before I know it, his lips are melded to mine and my world is flipped upside down. My heart starts hammering and breathing is all but forgotten. At first my eyes are wide open, unsure of what to do but over the next few seconds, instinct starts to kick in and my body responds as it never has before. My body starts to relax and my lips respond in kind, my eyes slowly coming to close as my hand rests on his forearm, the other reaching out to cling to the bottom of his shirt to pull him closer still. At the same time, my mind is abuzz with questions. Like WHAT AM I DOING? The idea of rejection is so deeply ingrained in me that my heart feels like it's already breaking, my body already anticipating him pushing me away and it's probably only been a couple seconds since he made the decision to kiss me.
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