Chapter 146. Possessions

“You are a strange woman.” Vladimir growled. His eyes narrowed slightly, the dim candlelight reflecting off his sharp fangs, and a faint tension ran through the air around him. He didn’t know why was it so hard to pull out information from this witch.

“Already heard that from you back at the forest. Tell me if you come to know something new.” Vladimir smiled at her sarcastic tone despite his annoyance. The warmth of his smile contrasted sharply with the coldness in his gaze, a confusing mixture that made Esmeray tense.

“I’m in your debt. Tell me how can I pay you back.” Leaning back, relaxing in his seat Vladimir asked in a business-like demeanor changing the topic.

The Vampire King didn’t like to be in anyone’s debt. . .

“You don’t have to pay me back, Silly. It’s not like you have anything that I desire anyway.” Esmeray rolled her eyes at him. The faint rustle of her sleeve and the faint scent of herbs clinging to her skin added a grounded realism to the ro