The Vampire’s Servant novel Chapter 181

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My honeymoon with Gray had been perfect. He rented a beach house for two weeks on the coast. We spent all day playing and exploring the nearby towns.

In the evenings, we would cook together. Sometimes, we would light a fire in the fire pit and roast marshmallows. I liked it when we did that. Gray taught me how to make s’mores, but I preferred the marshmallows on their own.

We made love every night and sometimes during the day. Once we even did it in the ocean, which was scary and amazing all at the same time. We could hardly keep our hands off each other.

He took me to the aquarium and the zoo. In every place we went, he bought me a new stuffed animal. By the time we went home, I had quite a collection to add to Little Rexy and Boots. Published and Updated By Jobnib.com

I found that I didn’t miss Victor as much as I thought I would in that two weeks, but, judging by his reaction to us coming home, he certainly missed me. He cleared two nights’ worth of work, just so he could hear about everything and take me out for a nice dinner.

Victor made me wait until November for our honeymoon. He said the nights were longer, but the weather not as cold as in December. I was just happy to be with him.

He took me to Europe, well, I took us to Europe. It was easier to travel using my ability than it was using vehicles. We stayed in vampire run hotels which had check in and check out after dark.

For a while, we went to his old territory. His childe, Bianca, and her Solus Amor, Gavin, hosted us. They reminded me of Victor when I met them. Both were cool and businesslike.

Gavin didn’t really like me, to start. He would call me ‘dhampyr’ when Victor wasn’t around. It never felt like a curse word until he said it.

One day, I found him sitting in the library over a game of chess that he was playing with himself. I asked him to teach me. He didn’t really want to, but I told him how much Victor would love it if I learned something new from him. Gavin reluctantly agreed.

He started softening to me a little on the third day, when I made an aggressive move he didn’t think I would make in the game. He told me it was a foolish move, but had a hard time telling me why. I never won a game against him, but I made him smile a few times and counted that as my win.

The funniest part was when Marius told me he and Lila were coming for a visit. I was chattering about my papa the entire time I played with Gavin. He kept making comments about how he couldn’t believe someone was so foolish as to create a dhampyr against the express ruling of the Council.

I laughed so hard, I fell down when he finally met my papa and managed to go even paler than he’d been before. After that, he treated me with a lot more respect. I was the daughter of Death, after all.

The last place we visited was Marius’ territory. He was throwing a ball to introduce me to the powerful vampires of the world. Masters from all over accepted his invitation.

Lila took me to purchase a ball gown at a local shop. They were beside themselves wanting to help the mate and daughter of the Master of their territory. I smiled and was polite to everyone I met.

We found a dress that was a lovely shade of blue. It had no straps to hold it up, but came off the shoulder. It was full length and we found some lovely white silk gloves to go with it. Lila said it was required. Unlike the ball we’d had in Victor’s territory, all women would be wearing their hair up and off their shoulders. No one was hunting for a mate at this event.

The night of the ball, I entered the ballroom of Marius’ estate. There were hundreds of vampires. Talia and the rest of the council were standing with Marius and Lila. I saw a beautiful young woman with dark skin standing next to Talia.

“Master Victor Nightshade, The Hunter, and his Solus Amor, Mistress Echo Aconitum Nightshade.” The man at the top of the stairs announced.

The whole room went still and turned their attention to us. The attention alone would have made me nervous in the past, now, I was more confident in myself. Plus, I was on the arm of the most handsome man there.

Victor was wearing a tuxedo with tails and a cummerbund that matched the shade of my dress. I didn’t know how he managed to find one so fast, but I was impressed. The stately air around him made me feel even more confident.

When we reached the bottom of the stairs, Marius took my hand and kissed it. Whispers swept through the room. He bowed to Victor, inciting even more whispers. Victor released me with a polite smile and bowed back to Marius.

Marius led me to a raised platform where musicians sat in formal attire with their instruments. He had them stop playing and was handed a microphone by someone near the stage.

“Ladies and gentlemen, your attention please.” He stated firmly.

We already had everyone’s attention, but they all went silent. I stood next to Marius confidently. If he was going to announce me as his daughter, then I needed to not back down or seem easily frightened.

“Some of you may have heard rumors of a past dalliance I had creating a line of dhampyrs. That is true. The descendants of that encounter have reached out to me and I have accepted them as my children. Though all three are important to me, I am presenting only one to you tonight. My daughter, Echo.

Echo is the most vampiric of her siblings. She holds the most of my power and other powers that are rare and unique. Earlier this year, she found her Solus Amor, Victor Nightshade and they had their bonding ceremony, which was attended by the Vampire High Council.

There has been a long history of dhampyrs being mistreated and abused by vampires. I am making you all aware now, any mistreatment of my child or her siblings will be punishable by a slow and painful death.

I thank you all for coming to this celebration of finding my missing child. Please enjoy yourselves and make sure to greet my daughter properly when you see her.” Marius announced. “Echo, is there anything you’d like to say to everyone?” Posted by Jobnib.com; visit us for more free novels.

He handed me the microphone, even though I hadn’t agreed. I took it and looked around the room. Victor was standing with the members of the Council still. He had a very proud expression on his face.

“Thank you all, very much, for coming to our ball. I look forward to meeting you all individually.” I said with a small blush creeping into my cheeks.

There was a smattering of applause after I handed the microphone back. I really didn’t know what else to say. He led me off the platform and the music started again.

When I returned to where Victor was, he kissed me on the cheek. Phoebe smiled at me.

“You looked so sweet up there. A total contrast to your sire.” She chuckled. “Everyone will be wondering how Marius sired such a pretty young thing as you.”

“You’re hilarious, Phoebe.” Marius replied coldly.

“I never actually realized the physical resemblance between the two of you until you were up there together. Mari totally looks like her father.” Felix said.

“Echo, I want you to meet my Solus Amor, Zendaya.” Talia smiled, changing the subject.

“It’s nice to meet you.” I said to the woman next to her.

“You as well. It’s wonderful to see our Victor so happy. He’s been rather sad or angry for most of his second life.” Zendaya said. “Now, when will we get grandchildren? I want you to bring them to my territory two to three times a year. I fully intend to spoil them beyond belief.”