The Vampire’s Servant novel Chapter 82

Finn was sitting in the kitchen with Talia when I went back downstairs. Bellamy went upstairs as soon as she saw me. I had relieved Dillon and Jean-Claude so they would be rested for their training in the morning. They were doubtful, but no vampire could disobey their sire.

I sat at the table with Talia and Finn. It appeared that he’d healed from his tumble with Bellamy. He was wincing a little as he lifted the glass of blood to his lips.

“So, you’ve brought him to help with the curse. I appreciate any assistance, but I wish you’d talked to me first.” I told Talia.

“Victor, you know you’re one of my favorite children. I couldn’t just let you take on this curse alone if there was even the possibility of someone else who could help. I’m glad you didn’t toss him out on sight, even though his behavior was quite bad.” She replied.

“Now Echo knows about the curse.” I sighed.

“Sorry. I didn’t realize you were keeping it a secret. Why wouldn’t you tell your Solus Amor you were in danger? Yeah, I can understand the worrying, but she would want to keep you alive. She would be extra cuddly and amorous with your potential death hanging over the two of you.” Finn winked.

“I want Echo to be with me because she wants to, not because she’s scared any moment could be our last. I don’t need fear to make my wife more amorous. She’s already quite amorous.” I told him.

“Nice. Sorry about earlier. It started off as teasing, but I wasn’t prepared for a dhampyr. Talia told me what she was while you were up there. I never met a living one before. You’re pretty lucky. You found your Solus Amor before she died, you can still have kids with her.” He said.

“I’m lucky to have found her at all. Everything else is a bonus. Now, how can you help me?” I asked.

Finn smiled and finished off his glass of blood before leaning forward. “I can find anything. No matter how concealed, lost, or long has passed. If there’s something that can help you, I can find it. I just need to know what I’m looking for.”

“How much do you need to know about what you’re looking for?”

“I need to know pretty much exactly what I’m looking for. The less vague, the easier it is to find. I need as much information about it as possible. Talia says, as my power grows, I’ll eventually be able to find things easily no matter how vague the information is.” He explained.

“If I told you to find me someone who can speak to me about the curse… how long could that take?” I pressed.

“A few months, depending on where they are and if they even exist. And, if they can speak about it, how much they can speak about it. You might try ‘find someone who can tell me almost everything about the curse’. It won’t be quick, but it’ll get you someone who can tell you almost everything.”

“Finn, find someone who can tell me almost everything about the curse. Please.” I said.

“No problem, big brother. I’ll start looking immediately. As soon as you asked I got the feeling they exist. I’ll be looking every night until I find them.” Finn vowed.

“Thank you.” I sighed.

“So when do I officially meet my sister-in-law? She sure was cute. You think I might get a hug for helping?” He asked.

I scowled at him. “She’s mine. No other vampire may touch her.”

“Victor. That’s not like you. I think the curse has made you a little more possessive of Echo. You almost sounded like a mated werewolf.” Talia chuckled.

I looked away. I’d noticed a slight possessive streak, but I thought it was the influence of having Grayson involved in my relationship. In fact, once I accepted Grayson, it was as if my mind included him in my ownership of Echo.

Thinking about if Grayson was taken from us made me angry. It was strange. In all my years, I hadn’t been interested in men. Some vampires lost their inhibitions about such things after only a couple hundred years, I never did. I’d have to think on that in the future, for now, I was just happy to have him with me and Echo. Maybe in a hundred or so years, Echo’s little fantasy might come true.

“That’s something to think about.” I murmured. “For now, Finn, you may stay in the house. If I catch you trying to drink from my Echo, you’ll be sent to live in the vampire boarding house one of my supports runs. You stay away from the wing where my bedroom is. I will have you in the guest room next to Talia.”

“Understandable. If I had a cute little Solus Amor, I wouldn’t want anyone else around her either.”

I stood and excused myself to my office. I had a lot of work to do still. I needed to take care of some issues in my territory. For the most part, it was all settled. Even more vampires had gotten in line when they saw how I hunted for Echo.

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The night passed quickly as I made phone calls and did paperwork. Soon, my alarm went off signaling that I needed to get changed and move into Echo’s bed. It was a little amusing to me. She had a similar alarm on her phone. We were finding ways to still have time and make each other comfortable.

After changing, I went into Echo’s room. She was curled around Grayson again. I slipped into her bed and scooted close to them. I put my hand on Echo’s hip. She sighed and rolled over to wrap her arms around me. Grayson moved closer and threw his arm over both of us.

This felt right, like I had never belonged anywhere as much as I belonged here in the grasp of these two amazing young people. The heat of their bodies warmed me. I closed my eyes and pretended I could sleep like they did.

“Victor.” Grayson whispered some time later.

“Yes, Grayson?” I asked.

“Don’t tell Echo I was holding you. Goddess only knows what she’ll imagine.”

“It can be our secret.” I chuckled.

“Who’s that guy downstairs?”

“My other broodmate. Finnick… Finn. He’s younger than me. Talia likes him more. He’s more her type physically. They were together for a hundred years or so after he got his memory back.” I told him.

“Ew. Are all vampires freaks like that?” He asked.

“Childe is only a title. We aren’t permitted relationships until our memories come back. Talia likes tall blond men and short dark women. I wouldn’t be surprised if they rekindled their acquaintance while they’re here.”

“I thought she said something about having a Solus Amor. Why would she cheat?” Grayson pressed.

“It’s not cheating. Most vampires have open relationships with their spouses and mates. When you have a long life, your eye tends to wander.” I said.

“Are you going to do that to Echo?” He growled.

“I’m a little different from most vampires. Like Finn, I embrace and reject some things. He doesn’t like the political side of vampirism and has never sought power or property. He lives to experience everything new that humans create and see everything there is to see. I like power, but I was never one to engage in the relationships most vampires forge. I would create equal alliances. I never owed anything to anyone. I never created a marriage bond and I only slept with women when my need was overwhelming. I’m considered a prude among vampires.” I explained with a chuckle. “I will never stray from Echo’s side.”

“Good. I don’t want to have to kick your ass.” Grayson whispered.

“And I don’t want to have to explain to Echo why you’re having to heal a half dozen broken bones.” I replied.

“Can’t you two go one day without fighting?” Echo groaned.

She started kissing down my chest and wiggled her way lower. Grayson gasped as I saw the blankets moving. She must have brushed against him as she moved lower. Her hands slipped into my pants and she grasped me firmly.

“What are you doing, princess?” I asked.

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