I entered a state of shock, gaping my eyes at Sariel and trying hard to comprehend his words. It looked like I was the only one who had problems with acknowledging my new position since everyone else bowed down to me after hearing Sariel's words.

"What?" I muttered softly to Sariel.

"You heard it well." He smirked slyly.

"I don't even know what that means!" I argued in a low voice.

"Don't worry too much. Leo will teach you everything you need to know." He smiled and stroked my hair.

I smiled, feeling the panic rising within me. All those people standing in front of me showed me absolute respect. I had never received this kind of treatment from anyone. For a second, I started to wonder, would I have been treated in the pack in a familiar way if I were born as a wolf? Those thoughts immediately painted a bitter smile on my face, but I had to quit wondering and focus on my situation and new, completely unexpected position…

Sariel held my hand as we entered the castle. This time it felt different. For the first time, I didn't feel like a fugitive who found a temporary shelter here, but I was miles away from calling this place home. I had a feeling that my new title had given me more protection, along with setting me in a much more dangerous position.

Sariel led me to the north wing, and Mr. Gotha followed us two steps behind. My hand was still in Sariel's grasp. I kept staring at him, wondering whether his attitude towards me was for show, or whether it was coming from him, unforced. Could it be that drinking my blood and leaving his mark on me affected him just like drinking his blood affected me?

Ezra told me about the mate-bond between werewolves. The wolf can try to oppose the mate-bond, but even if he or she rejects the mate, their souls will always be tormented by this decision. I used to envy wolves because they had someone who was bound to love them. It sounded incredibly romantic unless you weren't someone like Ezra, whose mate died soon after they found each other. I couldn't even imagine the endless suffering caused by mourning for your loved one each day until you die. Nonetheless, even if it was a tragic love, it sounded much simpler than human relationships, let alone a human-vampire relationship...

We stopped right beside Sariel's bedroom. Mr. Gotha rushed in front of me and Sariel and opened the next door on the right.

"This will be your chamber from now on," Sariel stated, pointing at the room.

I smiled nervously and stepped inside, as did Sariel. Mr. Gotha stood on the threshold, waiting to be called by his master. I looked around. The place was twice as big as my previous room. It had its own study and was equipped with bookshelves that could be turned into a small library. My new bed was also bigger, definitely big enough for two people to sleep comfortably. The view, combined with my one-track mind, made me flush in an instant. Then I looked to the other side and saw a peculiar-looking door. Sariel caught me staring at it.

"This is the passage between my room and yours." He smirked, "It was made deliberately that way since this chamber belonged to the Duchess."

I gasped and gazed at Sariel in disbelief, "Then, why am I getting to stay in this room?" I asked.

"Because I wanted everyone to know how much you are important to me." He chuckled, then walked closer to me and gave my forehead a little peck.

I frowned at him, seeking a hidden motive behind his actions, but I kept losing whenever he looked into my eyes. I couldn't deny the bond between us that grew even stronger after he marked me.

Mr. Gotha, and his first in command entered the

with the blood bags families

it by yourself, Master!" Mr. Gotha

to tell Lilith as much as you can about the noble families and their alliances. She will join me at the gathering

that I was going to be involved in something I had absolutely no

I asked

Mr. Gotha burst out, "With all due respect,

my decisions concerning Lilith." Sariel sent Mr. Gotha

received from Sariel was my fault. I smiled sourly at him, but I guess I preferred him being harshly honest than falsely polite. I could see him trying hard to

I will do as you wish."

me. "I have to go now. Be good and try to memorize as much as you can from what

out of the room, leaving me

He glanced disdainfully at the dress I was wearing. "Would you like

You wouldn't mind if the Mistress of the

"Actually, I would-"

knew you wouldn't mind." I grinned mischievously, "You may leave now,

Mr. Gotha boiling inside, but he swallowed, barely restraining himself from letting another remark slip from his mouth. Then he slightly bowed his head

were real and which were not. It would also be much easier if I knew anything about his plans. I hated finding out that he decided on my

It was bright, delicate, and spacious. I especially loved the new bathroom, which had a shower and a huge bathtub. As soon as I entered it, I felt an urge to sink my body into warm water. I took off the black dress I borrowed from the estate

notebook and a pen from the desk in my new chamber and waited. Mr. Gotha knocked

in, Leo." I smiled teasingly, seeing

paused, closing the door and sitting by the table in front of me. "May I be honest with

I

don't like you," he said, crossing his

it?" I chuckled, "I don't like you either, but you should know at least that I

angrily, "I am aware of that. I just wanted to state that my attitude towards you

marked blood bag…" I smirked, repeating

rather you keep this conversation between us

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