Forced Bride Of The Vampire Lord

"Aah, you are here. I did not think that you would join us over a meal. So, we have already started without waiting for you.`` The emperor and his father chuckled but there was no regret in his eyes as he took another bite of his egg.

"Yes, who would have thought that a vampire would eat and the girl who loves to eat alone would come to have breakfast with us." Vincent chuckled softly but everyone can feel the sarcasm in his voice.

Soon the maids placed two dishes in front of Hazel and Rafael, who did not understand why she was dragged here in the first place.

She would have enjoyed the meal in silence better. More than that, she did not want to face her creepy brother anymore.

"If you know that I crave blood, you should have arranged for that before inviting me.

Shall i take it as you did not know how to be a good host or you just did not want to serve me since you think that i am a monster." Rafael chuckled back, making all of their faces freeze.

Though they could hostility to Rafael as much as they wanted. They did not want it to become the matter of argument in front of the council.

No matter how big a monster he was, he was the head of the council, they needed it for their work.

"We tried! But we humans that live in my territory have never served a vampire so they were quiet apprehended with the idea. And then I heard that you have a harmonious relationship with you.

Why don't you ask her to feed you. After all, this is the responsibility of a husband to look for his every need." they have already noticed bite marks on her neck and felt quite another to it but showed like it was what they were thinking too.

"From today onwards, a week-long holiday and festival will start.

We have different programs for each day. My knights would escort you to the town later.

I hope both of you will enjoy it and take part in most of the activities." her father wished him curtly before leaving the room while patting the shoulder of his wife.

"I have a lot of matters to deal with today, my wife would be the host in my stead." Hazel knew that her father was trying to get rid of her presence.

From the start, he had never stayed at a place where she was for more than a few minutes.

The hatred and scorn was so much that she could not believe she was his blood.

Feeling the dejection on her face, everyone smirked as if telling her, so you finally remembered your place. You should have not come if you were not ready for the disappointment.

Everyone of them left one by one without even greeting the couple to show how welcome they were here except Vincent, who was smiling like a good host from the start.

"Brother in law, we have a lot of things that you can enjoy with us. Why don't you come with me? Hazel is not a kid, but grew up in this palace. I am sure she would manage on her own. Right, Hazel." Hazel nodded before he could look at her with that creepy gaze. How good it would be that they all were gone. Then she could go and look for Anne.

She wondered why she had not come to meet her yet.

"Stay in the room and even if you go out take your knight with you." she nodded without much thinking to all the instructions he gave before leaving with Vincent.

He looked quite willing to leave, which made Hazel wonder what those activities Vincent was talking about were.

It was not an adult activity as she thought, right?

What did it even matter as long as she was not taken with them.

She just turned happily after eating her meal. Eating alone was quite easier than being with them. She had eaten a lot more than required, when she noticed him standing in front of her already.

"When did you come here?" and why had she not felt his presence? Was she really a hamster that only cares about eating and resting?

"Before the lord left, mistress. I did not disturb you since you were enjoying your meal."she really was a hamster.

She shook her head and then stared back at his wounds. He was badly attacked yesterday because of her.

"What is your name?" she asked, surprising her.

He raised his head and stared at her before lowering it again and shaking his head.

"Slaves do not have any name, my lady. You can call me anything you want. I am yours to keep." alright the last line could be misunderstood badly.

"But oy must have a name before being a slave. Why trouble by finding another name for you?

Tell me what your name is. It is troublesome to call you without one." she stared at him instantly as if telling she was not going to move unless he would tell her his name.

"That is Lucian, my lady." she smiled as she whispered his name softly and then nodded his head.

He did not know why, he never felt so good when he was being called. As if a soft and gentle breeze had touched his soul and bloomed his soul.

It was a soft prick that had  scratched him and teased him only to leave him alone in the end.

"Lucian. I apologize for what had happened yesterday. I was careless to think my family would treat me better since I am the empress of another empire now.

But I have learnt my lesson. Rafael is here for a goal, and I did not want to be a hurdle to it.

So,  it would be best for us if we enjoy our part with silence and do not create trouble for him but look for the proof that could help him."