Zane saw a familiar figure leaving Collette's psychiatrist's office and frowned. He waited until Martha was gone before walking into the office as well. The shape the office was in immediately told him there was something wrong. His nose was quick to pick out the smell of fresh blood. He trailed it to a dead body whose heart had been impaled with mahogany wood from the office's table. The man squatted beside Susan's body and felt her pulse. Her body was still a little warm which told him she had been dead for only a few minutes. Zane straightened up again and took out his phone, placing a call to Adair. "Susan is dead, Lord Adair." Zane reported as soon as the call connected."Don't waste any more time there." Adair merely ordered and hung up. From how he sounded, one would think he didn't care about the incident. However, he violently slammed his hand against the wall upon hanging up.Martha was acting fast. First she attacked Collette then went directly to the psychiatrist's o
In Elise's LaboratoryElise had spent most of her time in the lab, restraining Halsey and thinking of a way to reduce the effect of the sire bond. Although Adair was a vampire capable of emotions, he wasn't one who had the heart to kill children. Take Iris for example. He had found out her father was hitting her at a very young age. Instead of leaving and minding his business like he was meant to, he intervened. "If only Lord Adair had the heart we would've killed her by now and taken her burden off our back." Kendall groaned from where he sat watching Elise. Halsey being a threat was not only a threat to Adair's life but also a threat to them. Being sired to Adair, they'd all die if something were to happen to him. "Besides, I thought the only way one develops this strong attachment to her sire is when the newly turned vampire is extremely grateful for the gift." Kendall said, narrowing his eyes. Halsey's eyes fluttered open at that moment and she looked around that laboratory.
Noah screamed and fell backward in fear, cowering at the sight of Halsey's bloody fangs. The screams of those behind him also sent a shrill down his spine. However, when seconds passed and he felt no pain or movement, he slowly opened his eyes and peeked through his fingers. Before him stood two people, a beautiful woman and handsome man. The man gently cradled an unconscious Halsey in his arms while the woman looked straight at Noah. He quickly got up. How could such a dignified person like him be on the floor because of a little girl! What nonsense!"Hey, take your stray and leave here!" He hissed, getting up on his feet and regaining his composure. Elise frowned, her pitiful eyes changing to that of annoyance. "Sometimes I wish I could stand by and watch ungrateful people like you die." "What did you say? Do you have any idea who I am? Who you're talking to and whose home you're in?" He asked speechless, surprised that the girl didn't view him as anything. Even if the family'
"What did you say happened when you met with Aster? Are you sure you're alright?" Layla asked worriedly as she handed the chicken soup she made to Collette. For a week now, Collette had remained in her room after the incident with Aster, refusing to say a word. Her silence was slowly messing with Layla's bolt as it made her very worried. A knock sounded on the door before it was pushed open. Layla glanced behind her and hissed when she saw Adair. He was the one who brought Collette back home. When Layla tried to continue her bullying, Adair kindly reminded her of the things she had stolen from her daughter."What are you doing here?" Layla hissed silently, careful not to be heard by him. But how could she know that the thousand year old vampire behind her heard anything as long as the words were said. He smiled to himself and stepped into the room fully, closing the door halfway. The man walked up to Layla and looked into her eyes, "Leave and let me have a brief discussion with m
In Elise's laboratoryHalsey was awake and she was trying her best to reach the blood bag which Elise held in front of her."You think she's going to take it?" Kendall asked, walking close to them whilst massaging the side of his neck. He had been sleeping for a long time. His shoes stepped on something and he glanced down to see blood. "Why is there blood on the floor? Did a human come in?" "No." Elise shook her head, returning the blood bag to the fridge. "I'm conducting an experiment. I place the blood bag in front of her, the smell gets into her nose and intoxicates her, then she frantically reaches for it and drinks it, but throws out everything as soon as she's done." "Oh, that explains the blood on the floor. Right." Kendall nodded, looking up at Halsey. "I honestly feel pity for her.""She's a kid who was turned to a vampire at the wrong time and for the wrong reason. Martha is just heartless." Elise hissed, folding both hands underneath her bosoms. The door to the laborat
The Kingston family residenceThe whole house buzzed with activities as they eagerly prepared for the wedding of the century. Up on the balcony was Clinton, overlooking the event. Robin walked up to him and did the same. Then after a while, he asked, "It's unlike you to host a party." "People form new habits every day, Robin. Besides, I just got elected as chairman. So why are you so surprised that I'm hosting a party?" Clinton retorted without looking at his brother. Robin scoffed and turned to face his brother squarely. "Because I know you've never really been the party type. You don't even celebrate your own birthdays because it requires you to throw a party. So why exactly are you in collaboration with Abel Devon to throw this party which has been rumored to be the party of the century?" Clinton didn't answer. He kept on looking at the living room which was slowly becoming really beautiful. "The last time I checked, brother, I don't owe you an explanation over what I do." He
The party was hosted in the entire manor of the Kingston family. There was not enough space to contain all the guests, so four other manors beside them was bought. As the time for the party neared, people trooped in and were led to their seats according to the colour of their invites. The ones who had diamond plated onto their invite occupied the front seat, the ones who had gold invites stayed in the middle and the ones with silver stayed at the back.However, there was another table in front of those with diamond invite. It had only four seats. It soon sparked up debate amongst the guests regarding who it might belong to. "It belongs to the Kingston family themselves." Someone said."The Kingston family are more than four." Another person argued. "It might be for the very important people in the family." The first person retorted. Just then, Clinton climbed down the stairs with the rest of the Kingston family. Under everyone's watchful gaze, they walked to the section where tho
Collette watched Aster apprehensively. Not because she was scared of her, but because Adair had explained the reason Aster had bitten her. Something flickered in Aster's eyes when she noticed this. They were far from the party and the music coming from the hall was barely audible. “I'm sorry I bit you.” Aster apologized with a straight face. Collette had a nostalgic feeling as she subconsciously reached for the spot where Aster had sunk her fangs into whilst saying, “It's fine. I was told that newly born vampires have a hard time controlling their urges.” Aster paused for a moment before she nodded. “But I do have a question.” Collette continued, looking into Aster's eyes, “Why didn't you tell me Martha turned you into a vampire?” “I'm sired to her, which means I do whatever she wants me to do. She didn't want me to contact you until recently.” Aster half-lied. It was true that she was sired to Martha, but Martha never asked her not to see Collette or talk to her best friend li