CHAPTER 31

Adrian looked around, maintaining his calm, "I had only shown the same disgust and bewilderment of seeing a vampire as the rest of the others did that evening, sir. There was nothing more to it."

Poor Adrian. I wondered how he felt calling his own people disgusting…

The room was tense, and I could feel the heavy weight of the accusations hanging over Adrian. I held onto Sarah's hand, unable to look away from the unfolding scene.

"But why was he particularly looking at you?"

"I didn't notice that, sir. I have never seen that creature before."

With each denial from Adrian, my father's anger and suspicion grew stronger.

As the interrogation went on, I could see the frustration and helplessness on Adrian's face. He tried to remain composed, desperately trying to prove his innocence to my father. But it was clear that my father had already made up his mind and believed that Adrian had a role in the vampire's escape.

"Where were you last night?"

"In my chambers, sir."

"And who can