Lahat ng Kabanata ng MARKED BY THE VAMPIRE PRINCE : Kabanata 11 - Kabanata 15

Lucian’s POV There was something so poetic about walking into my father's domain knowing fully well he despised me. The hall was exactly as I remembered—cold, grand, and drenched in old power. My father sat atop his glamorous throne-like chair that remained from a time when Vampires still considered themselves Kings. Dear Cassius Vaughn had refused to let go of the power that comes with being King and insisted I walk in his very entitled shoes “Lucian,” he said, his frown at my casual suit very apparent. I step forward, offering a slow, lazy bow to the king himself. “Father.” His gaze lingered on me for a bit too long and I could tell what was coming next—an unbearable long lecture. I waited for him to begin, hands tucked into my pockets. “How long do you intend to disgrace your lineage? You’ve had your fun roaming about, but it’s time to return and act like a proper prince.” And there it was. “You're not living up to your status,” he continued, his sharp eyes narrowing. “I

Aritzea’s POVThis was a mistake and I should have known. A terrible, idiotic mistake. I could feel it the second the elders opened their mouths.“Well arrange for you to move closer to Prince Lucian,” one of them said. “To ensure smooth cooperation, that is.”I tilted my head. Closer? What did they mean by closer? As in, the same district? A house nearby? A room in the same building?“And by closer,” another elder continued, oblivious to the rising tension, “we mean she’ll stay at his residence.”His what? No. No fucking way.I turned to my brother, already knowing there was no damn way he was agreeing to this. But again, before he could put in a word, he was cut.His frown deepened even more that it already had and he turned to Lucian“I refuse.” Lucian’s voice seemed serious. Very much unlike how he'd been the entire meeting.I blinked.He leaned back in his chair, looking completely unimpressed. “There’s no reason for her to stay at my house. We can work together just fine without

Aritzea’s POVI stormed down the hallway, my irritation growing with every step.The water in my room wasn’t working. The water. Of all the things that could go wrong, this was what I had to deal with? I’d been prepared for… well, a lot worse when I was told I’d be staying here, but at the very least, I expected basic functionality.It was a minor inconvenience. A stupid, stupid inconvenience. But after the day I’d had, it was enough to send my patience spiraling into the abyss.I marched down the hall, bare feet silent against the polished floors. The house was too big, too modern, all dark glass and sleek minimalism. It felt more like a luxury hotel than a home. Then again, I doubted Lucian saw a difference. After all, all this shiny stuff and yet, apparently, plumbing was where he drew the line.Reaching the study, I lifted my hand to push the door open—only for it to swing inward before I could touch it.“Lucian—”I barely stopped myself from colliding into the person standing t