All Chapters of My Step-Brother Is A Vampire : Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

I went back home, hoping more than anything that my mom would be there. I needed her now more than ever. But it wasn’t surprising when she wasn’t around. Earlier, she’d texted to let me know she was at Bill’s company—he’d said he needed her for something. Of course, he always needed her for something. And between him and me, she was always there for him. Love makes people selfish. I understood that.I was still reeling from everything that had happened. I sat on my bed, staring at my phone through blurry eyes. My face was soaked with tears, and I was trying to be strong, but I kept breaking down. Emily’s actions hurt, but Carter not even giving me a reasonable explanation hurt even more. He told me he loved me—as if that was suddenly going to fix everything. Emily had spoken terribly about me, and Carter hadn’t even tried to defend me. He let her kiss him, and he kissed her back. Now I was wondering if kissing was all they’d done back there. They might’ve even slept together, and I wo

The beach house was nestled in a secluded spot, crafted from exquisite fine wood that radiated warmth and elegance. From its spacious windows, I was greeted with a breathtaking view of the endless ocean. The salty breeze felt different here—crisper, more vibrant—and to me, different was amazing. I immediately felt a sense of peace the moment I stepped out of Silas’s car.When Bill had first brought me and Mom here for a summer vacation, my first thought was that my stepfather was loaded. He ran a tech company and could easily be labeled a millionaire if he wanted to be. But Bill preferred a simpler life, choosing a modest home with his family over a grand mansion. This beach house was a rare indulgence, and it reflected his quiet taste for comfort over extravagance.I slung my bag over my shoulder and started up the stairs to the balcony but paused when I noticed Silas hadn’t followed. He was still leaning against his car, arms crossed, watching me with his usual calm expression.“Are

Deric hadn't been kidding; the whole of Elthon looked like it had been hit by an apocalypse. The streets were empty, cars stranded, and everywhere was silent. I stared up at my house; the door was ajar, a clear red flag. I wanted to go inside and ensure everybody was safe, but I was afraid of what I would find.I thought about my mother's call. I prayed she was safe. But why wouldn't she be? Bill should have been there to protect her; he had promised he always would. Hadn't he?"Are we going inside, or should we just keep standing out here like a bunch of idiots?""You could always go in first.""And leave you behind? What could I possibly do with myself if something happened to you?""Darling, cut it out."God, I wished I had ended up trapped with anyone else but Deric. He was crazy and so annoying. He seemed to find everything funny, but I knew from the very beginning that he was an a******. He had tried to bite me once—that was something I would never forget. Biting was my biggest

I woke up in pain; my neck was throbbing, and I felt like my head might explode at any moment. I hesitantly pushed my lids open; it was very difficult because they felt like they had been glued together. I was in a hospital of some sort. There was a bed, much too comfortable to be a hospital bed, and then the white walls. Apart from that, there was nothing else in the small room. It was too white, and I didn’t know why I was still alive.The last thing I remembered was getting my life sucked out of me by the person I trusted the most. It’s not like I hadn’t always thought something like this would happen. I had told my mom countless times that her new husband and his son might go crazy one day and kill us, but of course, she didn’t listen. And I blamed myself because I had let my guard down around Silas. After all, I fell in love with him. My bad.“Thank God you are okay.”My eyes snapped to the person sitting beside me. I had been too dazed to notice Deric; he looked terrible. There

" Honestly, I don't know what's so special about you. Why did Deric go through so much effort to keep you alive?"Silas came forward, his eyes running over my body like it would provide him the answer he needed."Why don't you ask him yourself?""And you talk back at your masters. Interesting.""You are not my master," I growled out.I never thought I would one day grow to dislike Silas. He had always been good to me, but this version of him had also tried to kill me."Please leave me alone."I tried to walk past him, but he grabbed my arm, pulling me back."Who are you?""I don't think you'll believe me even if I tell you.""You seem familiar.""If I did, you wouldn't have tried to kill me.""I see you are traumatized."Silas liked stating the obvious. I tried to walk away again, but his grip on me didn't loosen. I watched him warily; what did he plan to do now? Suck me dry again? I didn’t even think I had enough blood in my body to be a good meal.My entire body tensed when his face