Ivan told me, "They are ready for you, sir," and I just nodded.Are you okay?”He shook his head and glared at me inquisitively.I'll be alright.Let's get this out of the way.Ivan led me to the throne room as I slung my holster around my waist.I was honored by the vampire king as the whole high court gathered around me.With my posture straight, my head held high, and my hands gently clasped behind my back, I knelt before him.As Dragos talked about my greatest accomplishments, which made me a loyal and honorable warrior, everyone looked at me with such pride.“Valerian has successfully destroyed the witch covens that hid the pieces of the Emerald Tablet, and now I can say with pride that he has killed the most powerful High Witch Priestess and gathered information about where the final piece is!Our kingdom will soon be the most powerful among vampire kingdoms, and soon, vampires will rule the world!Before he used his blade to tap each of my shoulders, Dragos declared to the viewers.That'

She wanted to know, "What do you want?""I'm here to negotiate."She rubbed her eyes.Really, oh?What do they mean?”"You will give up your first child to me if I help you escape."She gave me a bewildered glare.Why would I give you my child?"Reward for my kindness"She awkwardly fidgeted with her fingernails, and I shrugged.As she considered my proposal, she sat in mocking silence.I begged her to say yes on the inside.We only had a short amount of time, so I needed her response right away.As she massaged her forehead with her fingers, she took a painful breath."You've got a deal."I accepted her handshake and she extended it to mine.After removing the chains from her wrists, I proceeded to the stone and brick wall with the barred window that led outside.A small hole was punched into the wall by me."The extent of my kindness is this."She laughed.You must be having fun.That gap is too small for me!”"Then, I suppose you ought to begin digging,"I left the dungeon with a malicious grin

As soon as I touched her birthmark once more, it sparked lightly as I removed my finger from her mouth with care.Ivan gave me a quick glance, as if he were pondering what he had just seen.I gave him a smile.I had already decided what I was going to do.I began making circular rubbing motions on Catelyn's birthmark and gradually increased the width of my circles.I took a deep breath after closing my eyes.As I immersed myself in our bond, I felt the warmth well up through my chest.Ivan took a few steps back from me.He didn't know what to say or do.When the pace of the energy I was harnessing reached a sufficient level, I completely ignored him and chanted a spell I remembered: "I raised both hands over Catelyn."Catelyn will, without a doubt, remain safe thanks to layers of love like onion skin, layers of safety for those within, and layers that keep harm out.The room began to vibrate with electricity.Ivan took a few more steps back behind me as Baby Catelyn widened her curious eyes.As I

“Doing better?"Sincerely, I replied, "Yes, thank you."Before launching into an answer to my questions, he gave a calm nod:I realized that in order to keep a closer eye on you, I needed to spend more time with other people as you got older.People are consumed by the idea of being wealthy, and the wealthiest individuals generally have complete freedom of movement.I decided that it was time to start my own business in the human realm because I was getting tired of coming to see you at night or disguised."That's why you started the Restoration company group?"He nodded and said, "Yes, being close to you was the most important reason, but I had also developed a genuine curiosity about how people think and work."I set out to change the bad aspects of the health sector in your community with Restoration.For instance, in some schools and recreational activities, I had discovered a bias against sicker children.A child who has had his or her arms amputated shouldn't have to watch as his or he

I hoped he could see that my apology meant everything I said.Although he kept his face emotionless as he spoke, I observed his jaw clench and unclench several times as I kept my gaze fixed on his.You did not merit any of that suffering.I said, "I am so very sorry, I now see that clearly," and as I started to walk toward him, he scoffed."If you were useless to me, why would I give you some of the best gifts in the world to celebrate your birthday?"I just shrugged.I thought you were doing that, maybe to get me to relax around you or to tighten your grip on me.Now that I was close enough to touch him, I started sweeping my fingers along his cheeks by raising my left arm.That is fascinating.So tell me, did my constant presence and gifts over the years have such little significance to you?After a brief pause with my arm in midair, I let it fall slowly.I heard a low whistle from the patrol team outside.Someone whistled back in response after a few minutes.I let go of my arm as a new fe