(Author’s POV)
"Your majesty, is there anything we can do for you? Your wish is our command," Silvia spoke with grace and assurance.
"Yes, Sire. Tell us, what can we do for you?" Vinicio added. His voice sounded unlike himself, filled with utmost respect and seriousness.
The sound of Jacob’s light chuckle filled the room’s atmosphere, "Hahha~ ... you all~ ... are speaking like I am~ .... dyin ~g. Did you forg ~et ... I have alr ~eady ... died onc ~e, acc ~ord~ing to the hum ~an standa ~rds."
"Your majesty, we have no such intention. We want you to have a long and prosperous reign over all of the Vampires," Silvia’s voice came out firm.
"Of course, my king. We ’ALL’ want you to live a long and healthy life," Catherine jumped in as well. She wasn’t going to let Silvia steal all the thunder and leap in advantage.
"I didn’t know~ ... you all were worri ~ed for my heal ~th .... this muc ~h," Jacob’s voice resembled his usual lazy, elegant tone, though he still sounded exhausted. "By t~he way~ .... I call ~ed all of you here~ .... for an~ ... urgen ~t matter."
"Please, my king. Feel free to discuss anything with us," Catherine’s tone sounded monotone, but the urgency brimming inside her could be seen in her eyes.
"Good~ .... it’s good~ ... to hear that from you~ .... Rich ~ards ..." he spoke, a brief smile played on his now bluish purple lips. "You mi~ ght have alr~ eady guess the pu~ rpose," he paused and continued, "It is regard ~ing .... the head’s position~ ..." Jacob muttered. "As I cannot leave my chamb ~er until the heal ~ing ritu ~al is con~ clu~ ded, I want to~ ... appoi~nt the hea~d for the tim~e being."
Though no one said anything, the desire in their eyes was unquestionable. As the person ruling the whole of the Vampires, Jacob’s words were law~ ... and only if all the Elders, unanimously, disagreed with his decision could it be overturned. So, whatever he would say from now on, they were obligated to consent. Because there was no way any of them could reach a consensus and oppose Jacob.
The anticipation was palpable as Jacob once again spoke, "I, the Kin~g of Vampi~res~ .... Jaco~b Larso~n ... appoint~ .... Elder~ ...."
Catherine clenched her fists, her lips pressed, her eyes dilating. Her expectations were at a new high. She was sure her name would be called. Simply, there can be no rivalry between her and that, lowborn, Silvia Silver.
"I appoint .... Elder~ .... Richards as the~ .... head’s~ ... secret~ary~ ...." Jacob completed his words.
Brian grinned from ear to ear. After hearing Catherine’s name, he had skipped the part that was said after that. He couldn’t contain his excitement and blurted out, "Wise choice~ .... Your majesty~ .... Elder Richards is the wisest choice for the head position."

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