In the far end of the kingdom,carriages were seen arriving at a particular building. Men and woman of different calibre came down from them, dressed in different clothes mostly in black. They walked as if they had the world at their feet . With their heads high they went towards the same direction , entering a particular room . Azriel watched as the council members made their way into the room .The council was responsible for anything that happened in the kingdom. They were the legal authority. It was made up of five men and five women with the Prince or King who was the head of the council.Councillor Vivian had requested for an emergency meeting. He wondered what she wanted to discuss with the council. Each of them were dressed nicely , outside they all appeared as beautiful, nice souls but no one knew what they beared inwardly . โFoolsโ Azriel muttered to himself. When everyone were done sitting , he began :โ We have being summoned by Councillor Viviane , May we hear what she has to
Charlotte waited for Azriel to return and when he didnโt,She retired to her room. ******Morning came by quicker than Sophia had imagined . The first thing she did while she stood up from the bed was to feel her face. The swollen part wasnโt there anymore. Seems like the ointment Margret had given her had worked. โ Is it still swollen ?โ Margret asked her as soon as she woke up.โ No I think the swelling is gone โโ Thank goodness. You will return to work then .โ Charlotte said joyfully โ Looks like someone missed me โSophia chuckled โ You know how it is there . And you know I donโt talk to people โโ Letโs go and wash up , we have a long day ahead of us โ. After bathing and dressing up , they both headed to the kitchen . The kitchen was already buzzing, as servants walked up and down, bearing different equipments on their hands . Someone tapped Sophia to look towards a particular direction,When she turned she saw Grace beckoning her to come to where she stood.โGood morning ma
Knowing that his master was injured, the carriage driver rode the carriage as fast as he could. He was a human, he want aware of the vampires healing ability.When the arrived the mansion and the carriage came to a halt , Azriel stepped out of the carriage without waiting for the driver to open the door for him . He met his parents in front of the house.โ Where were you Azriel ?โ The king asked immediatelyโโI was attacked by Lupariโs Father โ He answered instead. Thin worried lines appeared on the face of his Fatherโ Where did you encounter them ?โ โ On my way back โ he replied steadily.โ Did those beings harm you ? His mother askedโ Just monitor scratches, theyโre gone now โI thought those beings were banished from this kingdom Father?โHe asked โ Trying to harm the future king of this kingdom is an act of treason , they wonโt be spared โThe king said with flint of determination and anger in his eyes .โI will be heading to my room, I need to rest .โโ Tomorrow the council will be
Different carriages were spotted outside the mansion in the morning. The council members had arrived. Azrielโs father had sent a message to all of them summoning them to the mansion . The king and Queen stood in front of the mansion to welcome them. โ Your highnesses โ one of the council men greeted . โ Good day Robert โ they both replied in unison.They continued the routine until all the council members were already sited in the council chambers. They council chambers were noisy , each council member chatting with the other, wondering why they were summoned for another meeting when itโs not being long the held the last one. Everyone was complete , but the Prince wasnโt present . *******Azriel was in his chambers taking his time to dress. He was very much aware that the council members had arrived .But he was the prince, the future king of the kingdom, he could take as much time as he liked. As he buttoned the last button on his clothe , he looked at himself one more time before le
Sophia woke up and didnโt feel like working. Her encounter with Charlotte was still in her mind. The universe wasnโt on her side , because she was also given a tray of food to serve. With deep breaths she entered the dining room, but luckily for her, no one was in the dinning. She dropped the good on the table and left . ********** Charlotte woke up with an aching body . This has been the routine ever since she got here . The bed was hard as rock ,it wasnโt the type she was used to. Her frustration was evident on her face. She heard a knock on the door โ Ughhhhhhhhhhhhhโ she shouted โ Whoโs that ? โ โ Weโre here to prepare your bathe โ a timid voice replied . Charlottes gaze flashed with annoyance โ Come in โ she spat Three servants entered the room with different bathing equipmentโs in their hands. The exchanged nervous glances, their eyes darting towards charlottes thunderous expression. Receiving a nod from Charlotte, they went ahead to prepare the bathe . โWeโre done M
The glass of drink on Azrielโs hand paused in the middle of the air . He already knew who was behind the door . Perhaps she wasnโt warned that he was not to be disturbed . But he let her in neverthelessโ Come in โ . It took at least up to a minute before Charlotte opened the door and stepped inside .With his glass still on his hands, Azriel observed her as she entered. She was dressed in a sophisticated red dress , that clung on her cleavage tightly โ Was she even breathing ?โAzriel wondered. The dress was red in colour. This was the first time red looked that bad on a person he thought.As she walked towards him silently, he couldnโt help but part his lips in disgust . โ What are you doing here ?โ He asked stopping her from moving another inch.Azriel noticed the flash of anger on her face before it disappeared โWere to be weeded Azriel , you donโt think we should spend time together?โ She asked, her voice steady.โ Who says we are to be weeded?Azriel asked . โ Donโt play this game with
Charlotte stormed out of Azrielโs study angry . The boy sure had guts and he knew how to get on her nerves but she wasnโt going to let it slide. She couldnโt fathom why he wasnโt all over her , when he needed her, she was the key , his only chance to curing his bloodlust for ever . Yet he treated her how he wished too. A servant was passing through the hallway and she beckoned on her โ Whatโs the way to the Queens Chambers ? โ โ To your right my ladyโ the servant answered . The Quรฉen was the one who brought her to marry her son in the first place , and if anyone needed to keep him in check it was going to be her.Her footsteps echoed as she walked on the floor , the dress she wore kept getting on her way even as she held it on her hands . โ Damn you Azriel โshe cursed silently.She only tolerated the amount of disrespect he threw at her because she was in love with him . The queens chambers was dark except the lit candle nights that showed a bit of light. Even when the butler had
Sophia returned to clear the plates from the dining room, only to find them still untouched.โHasnโt she woken up?โ She wondered, debating whether to remove the food or leave it on the table . Meanwhile, Azrielโs concentration had been shattered by Charlotteโs sudden interruption.Seeking a distraction, he decided to take a stroll. As he passed by the dinning room, he caught a glimpse of Sophia , his muse . It had been a while since heโd had any fun, and Azrielโs curiosity got the better of him . He entered the dining room, closing the door behind him.At the sound of the door closing, Sophia looked up, surprised to see standing by the door. But why had he closed the door ?โ โ Good day Your Majesty โ. She said , bowing her head .Azrielโs eyes narrowed.โ What are you doing here all alone ?โ He asked, his voice low and husky . Sophiaโs heart skipped a beat as she replied,โ I came to retrieve Lady Charlotteโs plate , Your highness โ. Azrielโs gaze lingered on Sophiaโs face, his eyes spa
The room exploded into an uproar as the king finished his announcement, a wave of disbelief crashing over everyone. Faces went pale , mouths gaping in shock as they struggled to process the devastating news.Noticing that the king wasnโt done with his announcement, the room became still and waited for the king to continue.โAnd unfortunately, it was the people who fell victims . The words hit like a dagger to the heart, sending a shockwave through the crowd.The silence that followed was short lived within seconds, the room erupted once again, louder and more chaotic than before.They few people who attended the ball from the village stood frozen in horror. As they were having the time of their lives, their families were being butchered and spluttered. โAnd not many people made it out from the attack,โthe king continued, his voice rising. โ So if you have families there, I suggest you go and check on them immediately โ. He paused, letting the weight of his words sink in ,his eyes
Charlotte still sat glued to the chair, she wasnโt going to leave her mother alone, and besides she didnโt know where to hide. โ Charlotte โ her mother called out again, her voice rising to an extent โ Find a place to hide โ โBut motherโฆโฆ.Charlotte trailed off, her voice trembling as she met her motherโs piercing gaze.Without another word, Charlotte rose from the chair, her heart racing . She scanned the room, her mind searching for a place to hideโ-somewhere safe, where she could remain unseen.Her mothers eyes followed her every move . Charlottes gaze locked onto the old wardrobe in the corner of the kitchen. It was small, but it would have to do. She darted toward it , slipping inside, the space was cramped , but she didnโt care. She pressed herself against the cold wood , her breath shallow trying to quiet her racing pulse . Through the tiny crack in the wardrobe door, she could just make out what was happening in the sitting room. โ Donโt come out ,โ no matter what,Ch
โ Enough โ The man commanded again, when the Dhampir still went ahead to sink his fangs . โ Enough, you creatures โ His voice echoing in the building.โ How do you expect us to eliminate the royal family when you people canโt bear each others presence โ โ Forgive our insolence master โ they all chorused , their head bowed to the floor . โ For us to succeed in this mission of ours , all of you need to put your differences aside ,โ Is that clear ?โ โ Okay master โ โ You may leave , remember , stay low and out of sight of anyone โ The gates were opened , and they luparis began to leave , after them the Dhampirs followed. The man signalled to one of the men in the building โ Whatโs the status in the royal family โ โ Everything is normal , there hasnโt been any recent happenings โ โ Good , keep me posted. That Son of a bitch Azriel has no idea of what is coming his way โ โSure I will โ The man, cloaked in his black coat , stepped out through the back exit of the
A week had passed since the council members had assembled in the mansion for their meeting, and yet they hadnโt heard any news concerning the luparis again. Every where was heavily protected, soldiers stood at every corner of the kingdom , each bearing weapons , for now the kingdom was in peace , with everyone living their daily lifeโs but the didnโt know that their peace was only for a short period of time. In a far abandoned area in the kingdom, some creatures were seen assembling themselves together as if they were waiting for their leader . โ They have all arrived sir โ One man announced to man who was clad in black . His face was carefully hidden behind layers of clothing , the only thing visible were his very red eyes that shown in the dark .โ Hmmm โ he replied , I will be there soon, keep them in check โ. โ Alright master โ the man replied, bowing his head, he exited the room. The man who was clad in all black stood where he was for a while , with a cigarette in his hands.
Meanwhile, in the dimly lit room of Sophias uncles modest home, Ravenโs fury simmered beneath the surface as her hands trembled with rage. Her eyes burned with an intensity that could scorch anything in its path. โHow could she have escaped when she doesnโt know anywhere?โ Raven demanded, her voice rising like a crescendo of a Thunder. โHow?โ Sophiaโs uncle, a man hardened by years of grief, shifted uncomfortably, his face drawn and pale. โI canโt answer that, Raven.โ The anger in Ravenโs eyes only deepened. โWhat have you done to look for her?โ she snapped. Patrick sighed heavily, rubbing his temples as if trying to stave off a headache. โSheโs nowhere to be found. Thatโs just it, Raven.โ โNo, thatโs not it,โ Raven hissed, her voice dripping with venom. โThat girl canโt just vanish into thin air! Not Sophia.โ The silence that followed was thick and oppressive, until Sophiaโs uncle spoke again, his voice low, almost reluctant. โOne of the villagers came to me some time a
Azriel strode back to his study , his mind reeling from the interruption. โ What could the councilman possibly want ?he wondered , a hint of irritation creeping into his voice.โ And of all the times to choose, it had to be when I wasโฆ having funโ.He pushed open the door to his study , his eyes narrowing as he spotted the councilman waiting for him. โ What brings you here, councilman Enoch?โ Azriel demanded, his to d firm but courteous. Enoch bowed his head in respect โ Good day , Your Highness.I have come to discuss the Lupari situation.โ Azrielโs eyes flashed with interest as he took his seat . โ What have you discovered?โhe asked , his voice crisp. Enoch hesitated before speaking .โ It appears the Luparis that have come back to kingdom are not just the rogue ones, but the sane ones also and the have been promised a place in the kingdom by an anonymous vampireโฆ. If they help eliminate the royal family. Azrielโs expression turned glacial.โIt seems vampires are becoming increas
Sophia returned to clear the plates from the dining room, only to find them still untouched.โHasnโt she woken up?โ She wondered, debating whether to remove the food or leave it on the table . Meanwhile, Azrielโs concentration had been shattered by Charlotteโs sudden interruption.Seeking a distraction, he decided to take a stroll. As he passed by the dinning room, he caught a glimpse of Sophia , his muse . It had been a while since heโd had any fun, and Azrielโs curiosity got the better of him . He entered the dining room, closing the door behind him.At the sound of the door closing, Sophia looked up, surprised to see standing by the door. But why had he closed the door ?โ โ Good day Your Majesty โ. She said , bowing her head .Azrielโs eyes narrowed.โ What are you doing here all alone ?โ He asked, his voice low and husky . Sophiaโs heart skipped a beat as she replied,โ I came to retrieve Lady Charlotteโs plate , Your highness โ. Azrielโs gaze lingered on Sophiaโs face, his eyes spa
Charlotte stormed out of Azrielโs study angry . The boy sure had guts and he knew how to get on her nerves but she wasnโt going to let it slide. She couldnโt fathom why he wasnโt all over her , when he needed her, she was the key , his only chance to curing his bloodlust for ever . Yet he treated her how he wished too. A servant was passing through the hallway and she beckoned on her โ Whatโs the way to the Queens Chambers ? โ โ To your right my ladyโ the servant answered . The Quรฉen was the one who brought her to marry her son in the first place , and if anyone needed to keep him in check it was going to be her.Her footsteps echoed as she walked on the floor , the dress she wore kept getting on her way even as she held it on her hands . โ Damn you Azriel โshe cursed silently.She only tolerated the amount of disrespect he threw at her because she was in love with him . The queens chambers was dark except the lit candle nights that showed a bit of light. Even when the butler had
The glass of drink on Azrielโs hand paused in the middle of the air . He already knew who was behind the door . Perhaps she wasnโt warned that he was not to be disturbed . But he let her in neverthelessโ Come in โ . It took at least up to a minute before Charlotte opened the door and stepped inside .With his glass still on his hands, Azriel observed her as she entered. She was dressed in a sophisticated red dress , that clung on her cleavage tightly โ Was she even breathing ?โAzriel wondered. The dress was red in colour. This was the first time red looked that bad on a person he thought.As she walked towards him silently, he couldnโt help but part his lips in disgust . โ What are you doing here ?โ He asked stopping her from moving another inch.Azriel noticed the flash of anger on her face before it disappeared โWere to be weeded Azriel , you donโt think we should spend time together?โ She asked, her voice steady.โ Who says we are to be weeded?Azriel asked . โ Donโt play this game with