Chapter 74: Aftermath

(Violet)

I CLENCHED my hands. Then and now, there was only one vampire in the whole world who could raise me up so high to the point that I’d feel invincible. Sadly, that vampire was also the same person who could drop me so low to the point that I’d feel worthless.

And he was this man in front of me.

If it was up to me, I would never associate myself with anyone in this kingdom, in this city, and with any vampire. But my duty as a mage had brought me here.

Queen Dayanara had called me back to the very place I swore I would forget. I have her daughter to protect that’s why I have to endure seeing Damon again who still looked at me as if he was seeing an enemy in me.

I stared at his hand holding my wrist and smiled mischievously. He was holding me so tightly it hurt.

I pretended it didn’t sting. This was the best I could do: to put this playful mask again to be able to save my pride at least.

Come to think of it. This masquerade ball suits me. I don’t even have to wear this gold mask I