Chapter 21: Delicate Things

The butler was not so gentle anymore. A dread formed in her heart. Beyond that were curiosity and a tiny part of desire. For what? To see his highness? To attend some sort of a grand party? When had she ever been interested in things like this?

“Which highness?” she asked, knowing the answer.

“The crown prince of the Kingdom of Maiestas, the prince of vampires, the righteous, Prince Reign Eclipsis.”

Before his words ended, her attention drifted to the car windows. Was he in the car?

“He didn’t come along with us.”

“Did he tell you I must come? Is that his order?”

“You should be flattered, my lady.”

She remained on the sidewalk. The butler was gone without answering her question. She would not attend it. She had dire situations.

In the apartment, she placed the envelope away, together with the book, that disproved an assumption of hunters. The ability that could twist the memories around–to an extent. It had been real; the former vampire king had that, neglecting the way he had g