The Vampire’s Servant novel Chapter 174

[Echo]

The morning of graduation, everything was ready. Our people had their hiding places figured out and the fae were making a glamour shield to hide some of our forces. The old barn had been reinforced by several of Marius’ builders who also secured the cellar under it. Vampires for the evening were sleeping under the barn so they wouldn’t have to travel out.

I was a little giddy with excitement. I knew I should feel badly about planning to kill people, but they would kill me if I didn’t get them first. Gray didn’t seem bothered by it. That was how I knew I was right to not be worried.

Before he went to sleep, Victor pulled me aside. He took me to his room and locked the door behind us. He went to the closet and came back with a small box.

“You’re graduating high school today, princess. I love you and I’m so proud of you. I bought this when you first came to live with me. I’d planned to give it to you on this day. Back then, I didn’t realize you’d end up mated with a werewolf.” He chuckled. “I’ve ordered another in white gold. It will be here before your wedding.”

Victor opened the box and revealed a silver necklace with a star pendant on it. I smiled at him. It was lovely.

“Oh, Victor. I love it.” I murmured.

“It was intended to remind you that you are a bright and shining star. My special little friend.” Victor said and reached out to stroke my cheek. “I could never have imagined how much more you would mean to me. You’ve made me so happy, Echo. I promise to make you happy forever.”

I closed my eyes and reveled in the feeling of his cool skin on my cheek. He kissed me gently and I wrapped my arms around his waist. When he pulled away, I laid my head on his chest as his arms slid around me and held me tightly.

“Are you worried about tonight at all, princess?” He asked.

His concern and Gray’s had been inundating me this whole time. He knew the answer, but he wanted me to tell him. I knew he did.

“Victor. I know bad things might happen. I know we could lose people. I know I could lose you or Gray. But could isn’t will. If we do nothing I’m sure I will lose the people I love. I will lose you and Gray. I’m not waiting for the future to do something bad to me. I’m not going to hope that I can shape something out of the ashes of what it leaves behind. I’m scared, Victor, but not as scared as I would be just waiting on them to hurt us.” I told him.

He held me tighter. “Do you want Grayson to come join us before I have to sleep?”

I nodded. Victor pulled away and unlocked the bedroom door. Gray had been waiting, I guess, because he seemed to appear immediately.

“Did Victor give you his gift, angel?” He asked.

“Yes. It was beautiful, but I can’t wear it or I could hurt you.” I said as he went over to the closet.

“I have something for you, too.”

“Was I supposed to buy you a gift? I didn’t know I was supposed to get gifts for people.” I blushed.

“Usually, your parents and grandparents will buy you gifts or give you money for your graduation. Since you, Harmony, and Val don’t have family, we’re taking care of all three of you. My family has some gifts for you. Cam’s family has things for Harmony. The ranked females put together gifts for Val. Your uncle Preston has something special for all three of you.” Gray explained as he pulled a shoe box sized package tied with ribbon out of the closet.

I bounced with excitement as he brought it to me. I reached out for the gift and he held it above his head. I tilted my head and tried to reach for it.

“Gray. What are you doing?” I pouted.

“I need a kiss first.” He smiled.

I laughed and gave him a peck on the cheek. He chuckled and handed me the box. I pulled the ribbon and the top popped up. I giggled he’d managed to cram something too big into it.

Pulling the top off, I looked in the box. Something fuzzy was puffing out of it. I pulled it out and looked at it. It was a stuffed wolf that looked almost exactly like Rex. I dropped the box and hugged it tight.

“Do you like it, angel?” Gray asked.

“It looks just like Rex. I love it. I’m going to call him ‘little Rexy’.” I grinned.

“Rex is happy. So am I.” He smiled.

I reached out and pulled him to me, wrapping him in a one armed hug, as my other arm was full. Gray put his arms around me and held me close. I loved getting gifts. This was better than any birthday I’d ever had.

I half turned and held little Rexy in my hand as I extended my arm to Victor. He moved in and Gray shifted a little so Victor could hug me too. I loved them both so much.

“You should head downstairs. I can feel myself starting to drift.” Victor murmured.

“I’ll be back when you wake up.” I promised.

“I look forward to it, my princess. Take care of her, Grayson. I hope you both have a good graduation.” Victor smiled.

I put little Rexy on the chair in the room so he could guard the vampires while they slept. Victor gave me a kiss before he went to lay down and Talia came in to sleep.

“Where’s Finn?” I asked.

“Amelia wants him to sleep in her room today. She wants to see what it’s like.” Talia said.

With a nod, Gray and I left the room. We went downstairs to the living room. Everyone was there except the vampires, Amelia, and Emmalyn.

Emmalyn hadn’t felt well since meeting with Derrick. I’d watched on the monitors in the club, and they didn’t seem to get along. It was like she’d had an instant distrust of him. When I asked, she said he was a womanizer and that made her sick. I had to ask Gray what that was.

He asked me where I heard that word and I had to explain everything to him. Gray just shook his head and sighed, then told me a womanizer is a man who sleeps with a lot of women and doesn’t really have relationships. I was stunned. I asked him if he knew any and he got uncomfortable and said ‘a few’.

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