Chapter 67: Torn

(Zachary)

IT HAD been a few hours since Kate had fallen asleep, but here I was, still staring at her beautiful face. I could not sleep. I was torn.

After some time, I planted a kiss on Kate’s forehead and lifted the sheets over her shoulders before getting up. I tightened my robe and went to the balcony. I surrounded a barrier inside the room to make sure that her sleep wouldn’t be disturbed.

Everything was quiet… except for the sound of their heartbeats.

“Until when are you all going to hide there?” I asked as I sat on the steel chair. “Did you really think I wouldn’t hear you breathing?”

A few seconds later and Violet appeared before me. She lowered her head to greet me. “It’s good to see you again, your majesty.”

“Why don’t we skip that part already? I know you are not particularly happy about seeing me, Violet.”

Many of the Mages blamed the Vampires for Dayanara’s death including Violet.

“This is what I like about you, your majesty. You are sharper compared to most of the Vampires