The drops of blood sprawled across the floor suddenly expanded into a large magic circle, catching the attention of everybody within this prison.
The guards, who were supposed to be just outside, weren't reacting, meaning the vampire duchess must've done something to get them to stay silent.
The blood mark on my forehead spread to my eyes, stinging them greatly before making their way into my mouth and wrapping around my tongue.
For the vampire, the same thing happened, and then she proceeded with the rest of the ritual.
"Now, I shall state my conditions first…."
I waited for her to proceed, but before I could even ask her when she was about to start, she cut me off and said, "Now it's your turn… speak it in your mind. If I hear it, then the contract will be null immediately."
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