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Bound by the vampire's temptation Seventy Six
Lucian It was painful to watch King Vladislav deteriorate every day. I felt pity for him, like the gushing of a warm fountain. I was supposed to be wallowing in excitement considering the stories Dimitri had fed me with, especially because the king used my mum for his selfish gain. But my doubts grew after I began to see Dimitri's true colors. I began to think otherwise and now, felt pity for the king. He had no idea he was caught up in a web of deceit. He tried looking for answers everywhere and had become desperate. "Son, please think," he grabbed fistfuls of his hair and his voice shook with misery, asking me for the hundredth time that morning. "Did you take the staff out of the house or to school to show off? Remember the last time you took it to school and the principal had to call me." "No… no, Dad, I didn't take it," I stuttered, feeling pain at the back of my throat and trying to rid myself of any hint of guilt or involvement. I needed to play it cool and play my par
Bound by the vampire's temptation Seventy Seven
Raven I returned home for the weekend and was still not speaking to Nova. The tension in the house ran like a red-hot wire. Clarissa gave me strange looks and after muttering a greeting, I went straight upstairs to my bedroom. I dropped my bag on the floor and flopped onto the bed, staring blankly at the ceiling, my mind racing in high gear. Vlad's interference in my life and my family had taken its toll on me and had turned our lives upside down. Lost in thoughts, I drifted into a deep sleep, and when I woke up, the darkness outside surprised me at how long I had slept. I made my way downstairs, and the maid informed me that dinner was ready. My heart skipped several beats when I heard my dad's voice booming through the house. The conversation at the dinner table was filled with forced pleasantries and strange smiles. I ate my meal in silence and excused myself from the table afterward. On my way upstairs, Clarissa stopped me at the staircase. "Can I speak with you outside?"
Bound by the vampire's temptation Seventy Eight
Raven I lay on my bed, surrounded by piles of books and study materials, preparing for the upcoming aptitude test for the University of Hope. The name of the school usually brought a faint smile to my lips because I needed hope badly after the downward slope my life was heading. Taylor and William visited, joining me in the study session. William, who was always serious, was competing with me, while Taylor did all she could with her playful antics to divert our attention. "You are such a hot mess," I shook my head and swallowed my laughter, pretending to be annoyed. The pop of her bubble gum filled my head, making me turn around and roll my eyes at her. "Come on guys," she whined, jumping off the bed. "Aren't you tired already? We've gone through these damn past questions over and again. Let's take a break." "Fine," I twisted my neck, getting rid of some kinks. "What do you have in mind?" "I don't know, shopping maybe? I'm just eager for a change of scenery. This study sessi
Bound by the vampire's temptation Seventy Nine
Lucian I winced, rubbing my stinging cheek. The force of Raven's slap remained. I deserved it for being so stupid to think she'd jump on me like a lovestruck puppy after I asked for her forgiveness or be easily manipulated without questioning me. Rooted on the spot, I watched her walk away, cursing under my breath. The girl was petite but bold and hostile. Thanks to that bastard, Dimitri, I'd received an unwarranted slap. My shoulders sagged like a deflated balloon. The idiot threatened me to gather information from Vlad's friends, including his girlfriend, about the staff of authority. I had two days to come up with something, and the consequences of not getting sufficient information would be brutal. But how could I ask them a string of questions without them becoming suspicious? Vlad's friends, especially Zarek, were discerning and could easily recognize a lie. It was a miracle that I hadn't gotten caught at this point. "Lucian, you're a man. I didn't raise you a coward!"
Bound by the vampire's temptation Eighty
Vlad Days and nights passed, and I was still trapped in Bloodline Manor like a helpless butterfly, but I had completely healed and grown stronger. My desperation grew by the second. I wondered what was going on in the outside world. Dimitri hadn't come to threaten me in days. For sure, he was surely up to something sinister. My only companion was a damn diary where I scribbled all my plans to escape, waiting for the perfect time to hatch my plan. I was staring at a cow giving birth. The mother lay exhausted on the ground after pushing her calves far enough out. She was too weak to stand and the smell of its dung and blood was strong enough to kill, but the cows were the only distractions I had because I was so close to going insane. I loved video games and being with my phone. Not having that luxury was killing me. My ears perched when someone knocked on my door. "It's open," I said flatly. Anna, who was the only innocent person in this manor because she had no idea I was
Bound by the vampire's temptation Eighty One
Raven Confusion was an understatement for how I felt right now. My spirit was in chaos. I couldn't believe that Vlad had asked me for my forgiveness and wanted me back, even though I ended up whacking his face, which I had the right to, after all, he'd put me through. Something was off, no doubt. Yet, I couldn't deny that I still loved him. Our brief relationship brought me back to life in ways I'd never imagined. I lay on Taylor's bunk, staring off into mid-distance at the star design on her ceiling, lost in thought. I didn't want to be involved in a game of back and forth where I would be easily swayed by Vlad's seduction. I wasn't that stupid. Taylor didn't see a big deal in Vlad wanting to come back to me. "It was bound to happen," she chuckled, scooping the last of her vanilla ice cream."I know you don't see it that way, but I knew his relationship with Nova was not going to last." "I'm not buying that bullshit," I sighed. "I know something triggered him to ask for my fo
Bound by the vampire's temptation Eighty Two
Raven I edged closer to Dora until our eyes met. Dora held her head high and a broad smile graced her lips. My curiosity heightened, wondering what she wanted from me, considering that we had only met once. There was only one way to find out, but something in me suspected Vlad sent her, but why would he when we recently reunited? "Hi," I formed a cheeky smile, hugging her. "What a surprise to see you here." "Hello, Raven, right? I can never forget your name, considering how my boy never stops gushing about you," she said and hugged me back. When she pulled away, she stared at me with kind, observant eyes. The clouds darkened and it began to drizzle."You might want to come into the hall," I said to her. We found a secluded corner in the empty hall and sat opposite each other. Silence settled on us like mist, filling the air. I waited for her to speak but she didn't, making me uncomfortable. "Does Vlad know you are here?" I managed to say. She let out a soft chuckle, repl
Bound by the vampire's temptation Eighty Three
Lucian I had to keep up with this maze of dating Raven, but it felt nothing like the true affection I felt for Nova. Nova made my loins warm with love and pure passion, the complete opposite of how I felt for Raven. I never knew how things got so complicated, but I didn't know how long I could pretend. Raven's piercing gray eyes could read my guilt, yet I continued with the charade of acting as the perfect boyfriend. For instance, I got her a plate of chocolate ice cream, cards, and other tidbits I could get from the school's snack kiosk, and I was forced to spend time with her and make her happy. But the problem was that something about her made me uncomfortable, as though she had the power to cough out the truth from me. The way her body angled away from me whenever I touched her and stared at me like I was a carton of spoiled milk that should be thrown away. Eventually, I told myself it was her nature because there was no way in hell she knew anything about the switch. My guil
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