Chapter 47. Integrity

It was the third day since Lola had last eaten a proper meal, surviving on small portions of food and minimal water. Her body was weakened, her energy depleted, and her hunger gnawed at her insides. She felt her strength waning, both emotionally and physically. The relentless torment and manipulation from Edgar had taken their toll.

In contrast, Edgar was tormented by a different hunger. As a vampire, his insatiable thirst for blood grew with each passing day. His desire for Lola’s blood had reached a fever pitch, consuming his thoughts and clouding his judgment. The conflicting emotions within him intensified the madness that came with falling in love as a vampire.

As Lola sat in her confined space, her body trembling with exhaustion, Edgar approached her with a predatory glint in his eyes. His gaze fixed on her delicate neck, pulsating with the life-giving fluid he craved. The hunger within him was palpable, almost tangible, and Lola could sense his desperate thirst as