Chương 41: Chapter 41 -- Unfold

My world crumbled before my eyes as the man introduced himself as the Vampire Lord. Tons of ominous possibilities engulfed my soul as my knees began to protest to carry my weight longer.

Xavier gently pulled me into his embrace as he did not hesitate to show his hostility towards the man claiming his father-in-law's crown.

"What happened to Lord Alexander?" Xavier asked. His skepticism was apparent in his frown.

Nevertheless, the man seemed unbothered by any of the inquiries. The cheeky smile on his face did not fade for a moment while his eyes carefully scrutinized every inch of Xavier's contact with my body. As if he had found something to pique his interest after a long time.

The man's butler came forward. He placed his hands inside his surcoat. Allen grabbed her sword cautiously.

Allen was standing quite far away with Lord Damian. Even if she attempted to shield Xavier and me, it would be late as Xavier was carrying my entire weight.