Chapter 16. Truth

Mikhail only stared at him in response.

Most of the vampires that he had killed before had also begged for their lives prior to their deaths by his hand, as if that would make him feel pity towards them. As though it would work on the off-chance that he would hesitate.

Apparently, they knew nothing about him.

Mikhail, the heartless.

The cruel vampire who did not care about others’ pain.

And it was true. Mikhail felt nothing before Erik’s constant pleas for mercy. It was interesting, the way his prey was squirming helplessly in his grip. In just one movement, Mikhail could tear off Erik’s head and plaster it on his desk like a little trophy.

However, he was not that reckless and arrogant. He did not enjoy killing; rather, he killed because he had to. Either in accordance with his duties or to save someone. He was not sadistic like the rebel vampires that were a part of The Gauntlet. He took no particular pleasure in killing, but he was admittedly very str