(POV - Nicholas Shaw)To this day, I still don't know which is worse, entering Vlad's territory or Dostov's. From my previous experiences, both are equally despicable.I know what Alice said back then had some truth to it. Right now, our only options are to either fall into Vlad or Dostov's traps. And I know for sure that Dostov is also trying to trap us, he wouldn't pass up an opportunity like this.Eleanor can't see it because she's just met Dostov, and Dostov always shows his sweet mask to everyone. I myself needed almost eighty years to see what was really behind that mask.The problem is, I don't want to admit that being in Dostov's clan is better than being a member of Vlad's kingdom. Not because accepting it would hurt my pride, but I'm afraid Dostov would feel like he has control over our family.When he nominated himself as Elliot and Rosie's guardian, I could already tell he wouldn't stop at just being the guardian of my children. But Alice convinced me... I've known her for
It took a full half minute for my two eyes to explore the entire room from one end to the next. The entire wall of this room was covered with thick, blood-red velvet, the same as in the hallway earlier. But now that I realized its function, the upholstery was not just for decoration but for sound insulation in this room. If someone shouted then the sound of that scream would never be heard from outside this room.I remember Vlad once had a floor in his palace which was designed with the same function as this place. He used the rooms as a place for his lunch. Vlad's minions would usually bring selected humans into the room for the leader to enjoy, their screams could not be heard from outside the room.Why did Dosto use the same method to design this place... I don't want to know why. The ceiling of this room is filled with golden white carvings that match the color on the lobby floor. Several sets of moss green velvet sofas are placed around an antique fireplace. Thick Kapret also cov
"My goal?" he repeated, laughing. "Right now my only goal is to commercialize the synthetic blood I'm developing-"I grabbed his neck with my left hand and pushed him against the glass door behind him. Of course I didn't try too hard, because I wouldn't be able to get out of this place alive if he was even slightly injured.I was slightly impressed when He didn't look the least bit surprised, instead a faint smile appeared on his face. "Hearing your explanation just now, it seems I shouldn't be the one to explain my next move, Nicholas...""What?" I replied with an angry hiss, I restrained myself from pressing his neck any further."Your next best move would be to join my clan, right?" he asked with a more obvious smile. I quickly pulled my hand from his neck, because in a split second I almost broke his neck."So you just pretended to be stupid and didn't understand since earlier.." I muttered. My gums started to itch as my two fangs wanted to come out. Fortunately my emotions are st
(POV - Eleanor Shaw)Word of us joining the Dostov clan spread very quickly a few days later, even though we ourselves had not yet been formally accepted into the clan.Several of Nick and Greg's colleagues and friends contacted them to inquire about the news. Even two of their friends from San Francisco planned to visit after hearing the news about us joining. Nick says it seems Dostov deliberately spread the news so that everyone, especially Vlad, would know too.Of course I felt a little relieved because we finally had the clan's support and protection, but judging by the responses of the other Volders who immediately contacted them to inquire about the truth of the news, it seemed they were really surprised.I knew their relationship with Dostov was terrible, but it was only this time that I realized how bad it was. Before that I thought they were both a little over the top in hating Dostov, because in my eyes Dostov looked.. not evil.Today is Greg and Lana's moving schedule. At
After that horrific night Nick installed CCTV cameras in the third floor hallway and the twins' bedroom.We still can't talk about it because it's obvious Nick doesn't believe my story and I'm still so pissed off that he doesn't believe me! But luckily Rosie's fever recovered the next morning. When Greg and Lana visited to have breakfast together and check on Rosie, I told them what had happened but of course no one believed me.I swear I'm the only one haunted in this house.Our acceptance ceremony as honorary members of the Dostov clan will take place this evening at seven. Originally the show was going to be at nine, Nick and Dostov had time to talk on the phone ... because the twins had to sleep in their cribs at nine at night. And in the end it was Dostov's side who gave in."I didn't think the first time Elliot and Rosie left the house would be for the Dostov clan ceremony," I muttered after we'd secured the twins into their baby car seats in the car. Nick was putting their dou
No one answered his previous greeting. Dostov looked at us one by one with a smile, then the smile on his face faded when he landed on the last line."What is He doing here?" he asked someone."So what?" Luke said, a little confused."You are my Leech- Ah never mind," he muttered to himself in a resigned tone and then he stood up from the gold carved chair that now looked like his throne. Dostov ran a hand through his hair and glanced at the stroller with a disinterested glance.His four clan members stood behind and in front of us without saying much. Dostov himself stopped a few paces in front of us and looked slightly confused. "What should I say next..." he muttered in a very low voice but we could still hear him clearly."Starting tonight you have been made honorary members of this clan. I should have mentioned your names one by one, but because there are too many of you, let's do it all at once." Her casual remark contrasted with her solemn tone.I looked at him while parting my
We all froze in our seats, looking at Dostov in shock."Ah, I only found out after the ceremony," he added with a casual smile. A few moments later, the restaurant staff brought our food and placed it on the table. I didn't even bother to look at the menu because my appetite had disappeared. We waited for the staff to leave the room before continuing our conversation."When did he arrive?" Nick asked in a serious tone.Dostov shrugged. "I think just this afternoon. Although I warned you all to be prepared, don't worry Carleon is coming officially. At least he won't be able to harm your daughter directly."Directly... His words sent a chill down my spine. "Why officially? Didn't you think he would come without Vlad's knowledge?" I asked, my voice trembling.Dostov smiled with amusement at my question. "Good question," he said, refilling his wine glass. "It seems Carleon is aware that his every move is being watched by Vlad and us. Maybe he's looking for another way, but I can assure yo
Chapter 129Dostov informed us to evacuate Elliot and Rosie from Manhattan as soon as possible, so today we planned to leave for San Francisco.Sebastian and Ludmila Moran... I don't remember them very well because we only met once, that too when I was still human. The only thing I remember from that night is Greg's confession that he was the one who bit me six months ago.But as far as I remember, the husband and wife seemed friendly and accepting of me back then, and most importantly, Nick trusted them.We had to hire a private jet because... of course, because of Elliot. He couldn't stop saying "yum yum" to every human he met. Even Nick noticed Elliot's strange behavior at the Waldorf Astoria hotel last night. We were also afraid that Elliot would show his little fangs to everyone if we took a regular plane.Almost a year and a half has passed since I moved to Manhattan, but San Francisco still looks the same. Strangely, I don't miss this place at all, even though I lived in this c