The Vampire's Bride

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my birthday.” I said as I watche

folded in yet another Eminem t-shirt. “It’s not you, trust me, but if I have to l

ubbed the back of my neck as Jordan

ds with them if you can

of their votes.” I said. It’s true. Nile’s father especially has the support of a large portion of the vampire

sn’t need support.” Jordan as

arn if you’re going to survive in our world.” I m

Jordan my cousin. But Jordan is actually a year younger than I am. Because of some internal problems in his father’s coven, Aunt Kiara and Jordan have to leave early to tend to

e me a kid!” He frowned, but took the glass of blood

ugh Alina Deluca was no longer a sore su

s that? My consci

luca, was actually the descendant of the Cain coven of vampires, one of our strongest allies and one of the Noble families, which makes her Noble born. Apart

I’m one way or another, I’d grown up to blame her for my miseries. I’d even let my gang of ‘friends’ bully her, even though I knew how harsh they could be. I’d been hostile to her all her life, even though she’s just as helpless in the matter as I am. It has taken me a while to realize tha

h to

trance, and I noticed I was still sitting in

day-dreaming about her. Is she really that pretty? When ca

from my glass. “I have other im

me if your fiancé is coming

get along that well.”

hat?” He look

beca

t as a reason. So is what

n. “What exactly did

cked smile. “First,

candy in exchange for a secr

napped. “And I usually had useful inf

aving, and since he was still so young, the adults never paid much attention to him and discussed all sorts of secrets in front of him, which he then dutifully delivered back to me in exchange for

a Vampire Nobility and a powerf

human,” I

ated. “Now who’s the one ac

I have just realized it. I’ve become more aware of her presence, began seeing her as a woman aside from the fact that she’s just a human. As anyone with hal

’t an appropriate time to be discussing my fiancé.” I pointed out inclining my h

k, and he was a complete man whore with no regard for our rules and regulations. He thought he could compel his way out of any mishap and taught the others to do the same thing. Drinking directly from a human was forbidden by my father because of the risk of exposures, unless you drink from someone who alread

ling. And it doesn’t take a genius to know that the only reason they keep me the head of their group is because I’m the future King w

ve me a hug. “Happy Birthday man!

n gave a polite smile. “It’s swee

If I say it’s sweet twenty one, then it is sweet twe

ng in my mind as to why the boys kept looking back at me and laughing. However, the reason became

is everythin

e, everyone beside me burst out int

lack-haired, blue-eyed jock of our gr

n curtains, I teleported to the Grand hall, my friend’s laughter clearly audible fro

l, was none other than my second elder sister, Susan Stayton, who t

and since she was looking behind her to track my movements, s

nd were instantly covered in more glitter and lights. Susan couldn’t stop laughing while the second cu

out a fairy light strand that had gotten inside my mou

” Athena said, coming up to us a

to see your face when you’d finally come do

ox after Susan and dusted myself off, a pile of glittery stuff fal

Wait till you see the final pro

d one arm around my waist while Athena did the same on the other side. “Four more ye

ou’ll always be our littl

always be my little baby’ speech.” I told them as we began

girls said at

fun? Pass on the ladies dude!” Who other

d out her hands and her palm turned bright red, making Nile jump back from her. Athena had the power to heat anythi

always running around, so her being able to heat things up was no surprise. Susan on the other hand was the introvert of the family. She’d rather read a book than gossip about the lates

on. The guests are supposed to arrive by 8 in the af

nds before turning to me and giving me a kiss on t

inst the bro code, I’d totally go for Athena.” Justin

ng, she’s married.

t coming down the stairs. Aunt Kiara was almost a hundred years younger than my mother, but they looked almost like identical

asked as I neared the

e wasn’t an emergency. Happy Birthday, sweetheart. May you have a long a happy life ahead

d as we all headed t

l every hour to keep me updated and inform me if you need help.” Mom told

l by next week.” Aunt Kiara got into her car and waved goodbye to mom as sh

And be very careful. Don’t go anywhere without

t’s Erick’s birthday and I don’t want you to miss out on

om you soon.” I gave him a hug

things have settled down a bit.” Jordan waved

ck as he came to stand beside me. “Looks

rds were and that the night of my twenty-first birthday wo