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Chapter 17

ADRIA’S POV

My heart began to beat fast without rest, and I began to drag my body back little by little. But the Great Vampire’s steps seemed faster than the pace at which I moved.

But to my surprise, the Great Vampire only picked up the book that had fallen, which was beside me. Even as she picked up the book, I still felt like my heart was going to pop out of my chest. The three Vampires rushed in, looking like they feared that she had seen me. But to me, it seemed like she didn’t see me. She couldn’t purposely ignore me as she looked like a really thirsty vampire.

Even Veronica, Valerie, and Victoria, looked as surprised as I was. The Great Vampire had passed me by, and placed the book in a vacant space in the bottom shelf. They gazed at me and then gazed at the Great Vampire, and I could tell that they were wondering what had just happened.

“Oh, my goodness. She can’t see me.” I thought to myself happily.

“I guess you aren’t ready to fix up the ladder.” The Great