The Vampire’s Servant novel Chapter 14

Walking around the corner, into the kitchen, I saw Echo curled on a chair eating potato chips and looking at her phone. She was entirely in her own world. I couldn’t help the smile that crossed my face. She was so innocent and sweet looking.

There wasn’t any fear or worry coming from her. Only the happiness I felt from her whenever she was eating. She loved food and I wanted to let her try every type.

“Echo, we’re done.” I told her softly.

“Sorry, I snapped. I didn’t realize I could get like that. I’m better now that I’ve eaten.” She smiled.

“Good. I didn’t even think of how much work you had to have done. You were within your rights to snap a little.” I said, sitting at the table with her.

She’d worked hard all day and I hadn’t been as grateful as I should have been. Guilt filled my heart. I needed to be a better master to her in the little time I had left with her.

“Bad news, right?” Echo sighed.

“It could be. We don’t entirely know yet. Tomorrow, another member of the council will be arriving. He’s your sire. Marius Aconitum The vampire your family comes from.” I watched her carefully as I told her.

“Is he bad? You said the council was supposed to help humans and vampires. Is he going to let me stay? Why did you talk to him first instead of to me?” She asked.

“We had to. He’s one of the most powerful vampires in existence. We had to report it to him immediately or it could have angered him. I will do everything in my power to help you have a happy life, Echo. You deserve it after what your parents put you through.” I promised.

“You didn’t say if he was a bad vampire, Victor.” Her voice quaked.

I didn’t like how frightened she was. I truly wished that I could tell her something, anything, to put her at ease. All I could do was tell her the truth.

“I can’t answer that for this situation. He’s strict, he’s deadly, and he never goes easy on anyone. I’ve never seen him smile, and the only time I heard him laugh was while executing someone. But it was for the good of the community. I have no clue what to tell you, just that, I’ll be here and do everything I can to keep you safe.” I said softly.

She stared at the plate on the table, then got up and started cleaning the kitchen. I didn’t know of anything I could say to make her feel better. I didn’t know of anything I could say to make me feel better, so I sat there while she cleaned.

“Do you want to go see your room before I head to bed? I have tests in the morning.” Echo smiled.

“I thought you were upset.”

“I can’t fight the future. I can only try to move it the way I want. Don’t worry, Victor. Whatever was meant to be, was meant to be. I don’t want you getting hurt. Don’t try and stop anything. You’re my friend. I’d rather have you alive than know I caused your death.” She said softly.

“I would love to see my room, princess. Thank you.” I smiled a little.

If she wanted to pretend everything was fine for one more night, I would. It was better than knowing she was crying. I followed her upstairs, after she moved the laundry to the dryer, and she opened the door to the master bedroom.

I walked in. There was a lamp on the nightstand illuminating everything. A little sitting area was set up by the built in bookshelves. The shelves were empty, I had some books in storage I planned to have sent to me that would fit perfectly there. The bed was a heavy, king-size, four poster bed.

She’d made it up with a black duvet and a thick white down comforter. The sheets were high quality black silk. I sighed at the feeling of them. All of the wood in the room was stained dark and the cloth was light. There were no sharp corners, everything was rounded and soft.

Rugs of different sizes were placed strategically on the floor. Paintings of forest scenes hung on the walls, reminding me a little of the forests around my old territory. There was a full-length mirror in the corner of the room, next to the closet. Several vases with silk plants were placed smartly around. Nothing was clumped together, but there was no feeling of emptiness or wasted space.

I returned to where Echo was standing. She was looking at me expectantly. I couldn’t help but praise her. She deserved it.

“This is amazing! I love everything about it. I can’t wait to go to bed in the morning.” I grinned.

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