The Vampire’s Servant novel Chapter 160

[Echo]

By Monday night, Lila had the oil prepared for us to put on Fenton. After much discussion, we decided to use Gray’s goodwill toward Fenton as a cover.

He came into the office with the bottle of oil and said it was supposed to make the cat’s coat healthier. He talked Fenton into letting him rub the oil on his fur and brush it through. I was impressed.

We locked the door and Gray used the whole bottle on Fenton. I managed not to smile as he let Gray get the spell on him. Victor watched curiously. We both behaved as if this were a minor thing and held no real importance.

When he was done, Gray put Fenton back into the cage and gave him some cat treats. Fenton ate them mumbling about how this didn’t mean he liked Gray. I laughed at him, like I normally did and unlocked the door.

The rest of the week went smoothly. Marius told me that Daniel was feeling the full force of the curse rather quickly. I was assuming that Fenton had doubled down on it because I wasn’t seeming affected.

It was good to know everyone was actually safe this time. We needed to break the curse though, because Victor needed to properly hold the territory if anything happened. If someone challenged him, he would be strengthened by the vampires who were sworn to him.

This was important, because anyone the challenger turned to his side would strengthen him. Victor needed to have something backing him to get anyone else to change their mind. No one had challenged yet, but I didn’t want to risk it.

Emmalyn moved to Samuel’s old room so I could have my room back. Finn started sleeping in Amelia’s room. They were growing closer by the day. I was so excited that he found his Solus Amor.

–

On Thursday, we’d been watching a movie together. Me, Amelia, Finn, Victor, Talia, and Emmalyn. They were okay with watching movies I could handle.

We were watching Beauty and the Beast. I loved the music and all the cute characters. I kept seeing Emmalyn looking over at me and smiling a little. I supposed it was a little silly to be a grown up and only able to watch kids movies.

When the movie ended, I grinned at Victor. He was looking at me with a loving gaze. He always did that after we watched movies. He said it was because he loved seeing me enjoy myself.

“You know, judging by the clothes, that was set in the seventeen hundreds. I was actually in France right around then. I was in the court of the king and I told him some shit was brewing ahead of the revolution, but he didn’t listen to me. I tried to get him to see that what he was letting happen to the people wouldn’t stand.” Finn said to Amelia.

Her eyes lit up. “You were really in the king’s court? How did you get out safely?”

“I used my charm and quick wits to sneak away before all hell broke loose.” He smirked.

“I don’t know why you insist on lying, Finnick.” Victor scoffed.

Talia chuckled. “That’s such bullshit, Finn.”

“What do you mean? I’m not lying!” Finn insisted.

“You tried to charm your way into the court and ended up in the dungeon.” Victor chided.

“How do you know?!”

“I was there. I was the one who suggested they put you into the deepest, darkest cell they had.” Victor grinned.

“And I was the one who had to sneak in while the palace was under attack to get you both out.” Talia snorted. “I can’t believe you forgot. Rosalyn still remembers the pains we had to go through to save you both from an untimely end.”

“I remember. I was very grateful to Rosy and I never forgot how she saved my hide.” Victor said.

Amelia started giggling. Emmalyn and I joined her. He was trying so hard to show off. If he could have blushed, I think Finn would have.

“Thanks for ruining it, guys.” He pouted.

Amelia wrapped her arms around him and squeezed him. Finn put his arm over her shoulder. I looked away. It seemed like a bit of a private moment.

“Have you decided when you’re going to mark Echo?” Finn asked.

I glared at him. That wasn’t really anyone’s business. Though, I did hope Victor and Gray would mark me soon. I wanted to know they were entirely mine and I was entirely theirs.

“Probably before you mark Amelia.” Victor answered with a cold glare.

“Mark me? What? What the hell is he talking about, Finn?” Amelia questioned, pulling away from Finn.

“Finn. You didn’t tell her she’s your–.” I started, but he put his hand over my mouth.

“It wasn’t the right time.” He whispered.

“Tell me right now.” Amelia demanded.

Finn sighed. “I wanted you to get to know me first, sweetheart. I didn’t want to just spring it on you. Witches and humans aren’t the same as vampires, fae, and shapeshifters. You don’t feel it when you meet your soulmate. Not unless you’re doing a spell. I feel it, though. I feel the bond I have with you. You’re my Solus Amor, Amelia. My only love. I can wait until you’re ready for me. I still want to take you to every place you’ve ever dreamed of going. You don’t even have to accept the mark. Let me be with you, that’s all I need.”

“You were just going to let me get attached to you and feel guilty about leaving you one day, then spring this on me?” She asked.

“You’re wrong to say we don’t feel it. When you’re with your soulmate, you feel it deep inside, Finn. My sister may have been in a little bit of denial about it, but she’s known in her heart for the last few days that you’re ‘the one’.” Emmalyn said. “Amelia, don’t hide from it. You just asked me yesterday to cast runes for you and we saw that he was meant for you. You insisted I must still be sick.”

“My soulmate can’t be a vampire.” Amelia said, standing up. “I’m not a dark witch. I can’t be a vampire’s soulmate.”

I could practically see Finn’s heart breaking. I was pretty sure Amelia was feeling the same pain. It was hard to deny a part of you. I felt the falseness of my words back when I first denied Gray.

“Amelia. I’m not dark or evil and I’m Victor’s Solus Amor. You don’t have to be either of those things to be with Finn. I don’t think he could be evil if he even tried.” I told her.

“I… I just can’t do this right now. I need time to think.” She muttered and walked out of the room.

“If she rejects me over this, you are no longer my brother, Victor.” Finn growled, getting off the couch.

“Wait for me, Finn. I know you’re truly my sister’s soulmate. Let’s talk about this. Maybe I can help.” Emmalyn offered, following him.

Talia sighed as they left. Victor looked pretty shocked. He probably hadn’t even considered that Finn hadn’t said anything to Amelia yet. I knew he wouldn’t try to ruin their relationship on purpose.

“I know you didn’t mean to. I’ll try to deal with this, you focus on other things. We’re in a holding pattern for now. It’s the best time to work out any issues people are having. Why don’t you two have some alone time? You’re still catching up on all the time you missed.” Talia said and left the room.

I climbed into Victor’s lap and hugged him. I knew he felt really bad about that. I was hopeful that Gray was having a good night at work. He’d come home really happy the last couple of days, so there was a decent chance he would tonight.

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