Chapter 39: The Awakening

IN this world, only the bravest gets to rule. Vampires believed in courage and willpower more than strength. That was the number one requirement when it came to sitting on the throne. Many were strong, but when things go wrong, they cower. They hide behind their subordinates. Worse, when war comes, they will be the first to run away.

It just so happened that Zachary Collins possessed both bravery and strength at the same time. And it was not only because of his hell fire.

Regardless of his temper, the knights followed him and admired him. I was one of them. I didn’t think I had met anyone braver and stronger until Kate Morelli appeared.

Tau flew and hit his back against the wall when Mira pushed him away. Upon seeing it, the little girl stared at her hands with disbelief.

“Princess-‘

“Get away from me!” she screeched.

The noise must have awoken Kate.

She weakly pushed Jonathan’s palm away. “I am not a Vampire. Why do you insist on making me drink your blood?”

“Your condition is