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Chapter 7

Author: Crystal K
Linnea’s POV

Three months later. Manhattan, New York.

I sat in my office on the 60th floor of the Genesis Biotech tower, watching the sunlight drench the skyscrapers.

The golden light was warm and bright, without a single shadow.

It was the first time since leaving the vampire world that I had truly felt the beauty of the sun.

On my desk was my latest research report: a breakthrough in cancer therapy based on the genes of the mystical orchid.

The single seed that Evander had failed to destroy
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  • Done With Bloodlust, Done With You   Chapter 10

    Linnea’s POVTwo weeks later, the situation had gotten worse. Even with the temporary relief my serum provided, the hunters had only become more frenzied.And Odette had gone completely mad.She broke into a sealed-off, abandoned hunter lab, trying to steal the raw UV toxin. She triggered a defensive UV trap and was blasted with high-intensity radiation for three straight minutes.When Evander found her, she was in a state of living death. The vaunted vampire healing ability was useless against the toxin. She could only lie in bed, her body slowly rotting like a corpse.The news reached me while I was making dinner."Miss Linnea."An ancient voice spoke from behind me.I turned to see an old man in a long, black robe. His eyes were pure white, without pupils. A messenger from the Vampire High Council."The High Council sends its respects," he said, bowing deeply. "We need your help.""Not interested," I said, continuing to slice my steak. "I already told you, I'm not a vampire vet.

  • Done With Bloodlust, Done With You   Chapter 9

    Linnea’s POVTwo months later, disaster struck.I was in the lab analyzing data on the new cancer drug when David burst in."Linnea! It's a catastrophe!"His face was ashen, an emergency report clutched in his hand."Someone poisoned the city's water supply! Hundreds of people have already been hospitalized!"I dropped everything. "What kind of toxin?""We don't know," David panted. "The symptoms are bizarre. Massive skin lesions, abnormal blood coagulation, and an extreme photosensitivity."My heart stopped. Photosensitivity? That sounded like..."Get me a water sample. Now," I ordered. "And shut down all public water sources. Initiate emergency purification protocols."An hour later, the results were in.I looked at the sample under the microscope and my blood ran cold.UV Toxin. A bioweapon developed by the Order of Vampire Hunters. It was designed to release continuous UV radiation inside a living host, a surefire way to kill a vampire.But it was just as deadly to humans."Damn it

  • Done With Bloodlust, Done With You   Chapter 8

    Linnea’s POVFor seven straight days, Evander appeared every night. Sometimes in my office, sometimes on my apartment balcony. He was a ghost I couldn't shake, refusing to leave me alone.Tonight was no different.I had just gotten back to my apartment when he stepped out of the shadows on the balcony."Linnea, we need to talk.""There's nothing to talk about," I said, dropping my bag and heading for the fridge. "You should go back to your own world.""I'm not giving up," he said, following me. "You're my—""I'm not your anything," I cut him off. "You have a mate."Suddenly, a piercing shriek exploded in my mind."You bitch! Get away from my Evander!"It was Odette's voice. She was using a dark scrying spell to watch us, and now she was launching a direct psychic assault."You pathetic human whore! Leave him alone! He's mine! He will always be mine!"I clutched my head, dropping to my knees as a thousand needles of pain stabbed my brain.Evander's face changed instantly. "Odette, sto

  • Done With Bloodlust, Done With You   Chapter 7

    Linnea’s POVThree months later. Manhattan, New York.I sat in my office on the 60th floor of the Genesis Biotech tower, watching the sunlight drench the skyscrapers. The golden light was warm and bright, without a single shadow. It was the first time since leaving the vampire world that I had truly felt the beauty of the sun.On my desk was my latest research report: a breakthrough in cancer therapy based on the genes of the mystical orchid. The single seed that Evander had failed to destroy was now making medical history. I had successfully engineered a biological agent that could target and destroy cancer cells with 95% efficacy in clinical trials.It meant that countless cancer patients, people like my parents, would be given a new chance at life.My eyes started to burn. Mom, Dad, do you see this? Your daughter finally did it.Knock, knock."Come in."David walked in, holding a bouquet of white roses."To celebrate your success," he said with a warm smile. "You deserve it."Da

  • Done With Bloodlust, Done With You   Chapter 6

    Evander’s POVHalf a month had passed.Linnea still hadn't come back.I sat in my study, staring at the mountains of family business piling up on my desk, my temper growing shorter by the hour."My Lord, today's synthetic blood."The steward entered, carrying a crystal goblet on a tray.I took the glass and sniffed. It was wrong. But I drank it anyway.Odette had recently taken over the production. She'd insisted it was simple and required no special expertise.Ten minutes later, my own blood declared war on me.It wasn't just a fire in my chest; it was as if shards of glass were grinding through my veins. Every beat of my heart was a fresh wave of agony."Arghh!" A guttural roar tore from my throat as the pain slammed me out of my chair. My body convulsed on the floor, a vessel turned against itself. I watched, helpless, as corrupted black veins spiderwebbed across my own skin.Blood rejection. One of the most terrifying afflictions for an ancient vampire."Evander!" Odette rushed in

  • Done With Bloodlust, Done With You   Chapter 5

    Evander’s POVThe bonding ceremony was perfect.I sat on my throne, watching the guests toast to me and Odette. The wedding had exceeded all expectations. Odette was an angel in her white gown, her new bond mark shimmering under the lights. Our child was growing within her. The Cavendish bloodline was secure.Everything was going according to plan.I raised my glass, savoring the taste of victory.But the moment the wine touched my tongue, I recoiled. The taste was an insult. A harsh, chemical bitterness that coated my palate like cheap poison.This wasn't Linnea's work. Her brews were perfection. An art form.I scanned the hall. The guests were still celebrating. Odette was chatting with a few noblewomen.But the familiar silhouette was gone.The human who was always in a white lab coat, or lately, gliding silently through the crowd with a tray, was nowhere to be seen."Where is Linnea?" I asked a nearby thrall.The thrall bowed. "She has left, my Lord.""When?""When the midnight

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