Chapter 27. We Are Vampires, We Consume Blood, Not Tea

Elena’s POV

For a brief second, we let the silence pass on with the chilly wind of awkwardness that blew past. The stormy cloud had returned to a normal evening chilly weather and the entire Castle became silent and peaceful. But here we were, silently anticipating and wondering if we had successfully convinced the dualistic god and if he would help us out. I glanced at my wristwatch and saw we had less than two minutes to secure the ancestral gift and return to the portal in time.

Lord Adam cleared his throat. “You are a young brilliant mind which I appreciate but you have to learn to cultivate the art of patience.”

“Patience? I’m on a time ultimatum, I can’t afford to be patient at this crucial time, Lord Adam.”

“As a god, emotions don’t appeal to me. Logic and reasoning are key alongside the right dosage of patience. As a future heiress, you need to learn that.” His voice went an octave higher like a lecturer about to school us.

“People die daily so