Semua Bab The Vampires innocent Prey : Bab 11 - Bab 20

Sophia’s eyes roamed the village as they walked. This place felt different, much bigger and more crowded than the small town she came from. The people here seemed distant, preoccupied with their own lives. They didn’t greet one another, didn’t even glance up when someone passed by. It was as if there was an unspoken rule: mind your own business, stay in your lane.“Everyone seems to mind their business here,” Sophia remarked to Margret, her voice a mixture of curiosity and skepticism.Margret chuckled dryly, her tone matching the harshness of the village. “Yeah, the village is filled with weird people.”Sophia nodded, taking in the strange environment. There was something unsettling about it, like a simmering tension just beneath the surface. “Yes,” she said quietly, but her attention was already drifting back to the people, the buildings, the energy.Margret lowered her voice, her eyes narrowing with some unspoken thought. “Watch me, Sophia. I might not come here with you next time.”

Charlotte woke up early in a very joyous mood.Her maids were surprised because She always woke up In a grumpy mood. “Your mood is very lively today “The Father said whilst breakfast “Yes, Father. I’m going to spend more time with Azriel,” Charlotte said, her voice calm, but inside, a storm of thoughts swirled around.Her father, eyes gleaming with something darker than fatherly concern, nodded approvingly. “Once you become Queen, I will become the prince’s right-hand man,” he said, his voice laced with a hunger Charlotte had never heard before. “So play your cards well, Charlotte. Don’t let this opportunity slip through your fingers.”“Okay, Father,” she replied, her voice steady, though the taste in her mouth had gone sour. She had no illusions about her father’s intentions. He didn’t care about her happiness or her future as Queen. He only cared about his own rise to power.“I’m glad we’re on the same page,” he continued, his smile one of pure ambition. He didn’t even notice the di

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 . “Fools” Azriel muttered to himself. When everyone were done sitting , he began :” We have being summoned by Councillor Viviane , May we hear what she has to

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.” Where were you Azriel ?” The king asked immediately””I was attacked by Lupari’s Father “ He answered instead. Thin worried lines appeared on the face of his Father” Where did you encounter them ?” “ On my way back “ he replied steadily.“ Did those beings harm you ? His mother asked“ Just monitor scratches, they’re gone now “I thought those beings were banished from this kingdom Father?”He asked “ Trying to harm the future king of this kingdom is an act of treason , they won’t be spared “The king said with flint of determination and anger in his eyes .“I will be heading to my room, I need to rest .”“ Tomorrow the council will be

Sophia woke up and didn’t feel like working. Her encounter with Charlotte was still in her mind. The universe wasn’t 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 wasn’t the type she was used to. Her frustration was evident on her face. She heard a knock on the door “ Ughhhhhhhhhhhhh” she shouted “ Who’s that ? “ “ We’re here to prepare your bathe “ a timid voice replied . Charlottes gaze flashed with annoyance “ Come in “ she spat Three servants entered the room with different bathing equipment’s 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 . “We’re done M