บท 186: COUNTESS THARN IS POISONED

I never expected that Gisela could get pregnant in the first year of our mating as Vampires could mate for years before conceiving. I held her body close to me the whole night in my arms reeling in so much happiness that my body refused to sleep. It was close to dawn when my eyes closed, and I fell into a deep sleep.

"Ciaran, wake up. It's already midday and you are already late for work "Gisela's voice reached my ears and it was followed by a light kiss. 

My eyes snapped open, and I sat up on the bed with the realization that I overslept. "Shit" I cursed.

A low chuckle came from Gisela and she pointed out "You needed the rest Ciaran, but you can join them once you are ready. "

"I got out of bed, rushed to the shower, cleaned up, and then dressed hurriedly when I heard a knock on the door of our chambers.

"Coming "I heard Gisela announce and then listened to the guard reminding her that she was meant to visit Ma.