Axel, the stern-faced vampire who was maintaining a social distance like I was the plague. The strange scen

the silence. "What exactly does a Consort do

tive. You will receive petitions, attend minor diplomatic functions with him, and maintain the affairs of the Consort's Wing. Mostly, you are a political symbol. You

O

sed. My paranoid mind ne

matter. However, the Lord is known to be... particularly sensitive to blood requirements. He must feed twi

tair would drink from me twice a week?! Do I even have e

this gre

stated flatly. "He has managed for years without a permanent Consort b

, neat suite designed more for a queen than a mere human. It had high ceilings, intricate silver

as waiting, her face covere

the Valerius line for centuries. She is in charge

ithout warning an

! Just how

are strict. You are never to leave without a guard. You are never to address the Lord unless spoken t

ty, I remarked sarcastically in

here in the Palace? Why did I get picked? Why did Rue fall sic

erfected as Sarah when addressing difficult teachers. "I also require verification of Ru

ed in her care making such demands. "Such documents are priva

place. My presence here is a result of that absence. Any threat to the integri

you saying that the Lord made

sn't going acc

ying that I deserve to know what happened. Als

ed to reas

l," Helen admitted grudgingly. "It was confirmed that the girl Rue was incapacitated by a su

specific d

ade viral fever, likely triggered by stress. The R

d been perfectly healthy until the night before the day of the ball. A sudden, severe fever that con

gowns. Their beautiful colours and designs would appeal to me if onl

o well, he was still my brother and I missed him. I wonder what day it was currently in my former life. By now, they must know I am

out this world. Is this

ally confusing and I have s

? What if it was self-inflicted, or caused by a third party with an agenda? What would be their ga

reason by lying about a requirement. But if Rue or Alice, fueled by ambition

nd sat down at a grand wri

his expectations without directly challenging his authority again. I sho

e history of this land. What other characteristics do the Vampires have? What is this planet called and what does this

f stressful, high-pressure studying had trained me well. This was just a

Lord. Despite how unbelievable it is to my mind, I really have to sta

be well rested before the Vam