Chapter 76

My heart pounded in my ears as I ran past servants and maids, holding my bleeding side. My blood would leave a trail for them to follow, but I do not care. The most important thing is getting to the south wing.

I keep running, gasping heavily once I reach the South wing. I run straight for Sia's chambers, opening the door and locking it once I'm in. But it appears that I'm not alone. Fear bubbled in my veins as I noted the pale-skinned man on Sia's bed. He inhales deeply, fangs lengthening.

Vampire.

"What are you doing here?", I ask, reaching gingerly for the small knife Sia had taped to the wall.

"I should be asking you the same wolf," he snarled, rising to his feet. "What are you doing here?"

"I asked you first."

He laughs. It's bitter. "You dare to bargain with a vampire lord?"

"Didn't know vampire lords have a knack for entering people's rooms without permission."

"We do not need permission," he snarls. He's a pretty vampi