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od is also supposed to be the mate of the Vampire Kings. I wonder what will happen since it is not Carina's

feet from my lap as she stands to have a look

ry massive, imperial white castle, with towering walls. Surrounding the main c

inside of that palace will be

s deserved. Is it not stunni

he portion, have been a whirlwind. Her father threw a grand celebration to h

cort Catrina to the palace. I barely had any time to bid farewell to my family as Catrina's mother demande

obsidian stones. The carriages rolls into the vast courtyard which is dominated by a central fountain made of black marble. Water flows from the mouths of s

adise. I wonder how long it will take for the Vampire kings to learn that she doesn't possess the special bl

ont entrance of the first build

the truth because I will be very angry if my

I reassure. I can imagine she must be

door of the carriage. We didn't bring any luggage of her own. The ki

nd an elegant, older woman steps out.

welcoming you and preparing you for the role you have to play in this kingdom," she introduces while gazing

arated by the praise

had a very long journey," The lady says turning to lead the way inside. I grab my

rooms are enormous and

s?" Catrina asks, referring to the Vampire ki

mplete a few tests to prove that you

d by a look of worry. "But my blood s

uations that will also involve testing the power of your blood. These steps

er she arrives, but it seems it may take longer than expecte

only interested in her special blood. I'm sure Catrina doesn't mind, she will after al

of a beautiful golden door. She ushers us into a lavish room with a king-size bed

'll provide two more servants for your comfort." Lady C

that reflect your new status.They are in here." She opens the massive clos

ust cherish me indeed," she says, walki

aced if they don't," Lady Calypso says. "Also, your tests will begin tomo

ne, admiring herself in the large mirror with delight. She seems too l

e the special blood

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all the soaps arranged in the artistic display be

ng herb. She is allergic to the ones they have provided. Back home, I used to gat

ish bedroom. "I must fetch your herbs from th

the mirror. "Do as you wish, se

athways, until I reach one of the smaller gardens near the palac

ase of a plant. After a few moments of eff

ky voice suddenly questions from b

tall, handsome man dressed in a sleek silver out

is pale and smooth, almost ethereal, giving him an otherworldly glow that enhances his haunting beauty. The absence of fat beneath his flawless s

e, mouth agape like an idiot ogling him. I scramble to my

eek." He observes in an amused vo

otice," I stammer, emb

the edge of the garden. His devine scent fill my nostrils. He smells

king

ze in

ings! "Oh! I'm so so

I quickly lower

his voice almost sweet. " What are

herbs. "My mistress is quit

rina?" he asks slowl

f-conscious under his penetrating

rds come out sharp, laced with di

done to prov

is hand

I say and quickly turn away, hastily making my

m safely back inside the b

hy? He seemed so disappointed when

e with one of the vampire kings. He is breath

m a human Servant, therefore not the Vessel. How can he

atrina demands as soon as

kings," I inform and her

he look like?" She s

autiful than any man I have e

an excited smile. "I can't wait to be done with

why I feel a

mind myself

ce of her. At least until they learn that an accident happ