Chapter 46

Cara's POV

I took the glass of wine, hoping he would notice it—that the scent of the blood would be too small to be noticed, or maybe he would mix up the scent. I knew my blood was dangerous to the vampire prince, but what I didn't know was the consequences and reaction I should expect from him.

I didn't think Teo knew either; he would have told me if he did. I took the drink to the Vlad office, irritated when I saw Shade there too. He had a smirk on his face. I bet he found what happened to the girl a week ago funny, he had been in a good mood ever since.

I walked in.

"Your drink," I say, passing the glass to Vlad, trying my best to keep my hands steady. Vlad collected the drink without a single hesitation; he brought it to his lips. I watched him from the side of my eyes; if he could just take it, destroy the head, and everything would scatter, I could handle Shade; it would be a fair battle.

"Wait," Shade said to Vlad, and I almost