The next morning, Theodore woke up, he took a bath and left the house without even eating breakfast. His mother was anxious about him, she wondered what was going on with him.Theodore rode to the palace, met with Fife, and they started work. All through the day Fife noticed that Theodore wasn't himself."Theodore, are you okay?""Not really, I am not"."want to talk about it?""Not really"."Hey, guess what?", Fife asked Theodore."what is it?","My family was invited to the dinner tonight as well. So, you are going to enjoy the pleasure of my company","that's nice"."sadly, Betty will be there too", Fife moaned dramatically. He clutched on Theodore's arm, "you have to promise me that you won't abandon me with her".Theodore patted his back sympathetically, "don't worry, I will be by your side the whole time". Fife looked up at him. "You look troubled, why don't you take a break and go take a walk in the garden".Theodore looked at the pile of books on the table, "I can't leave, I s

Alistair went back home after he took a ride in the park with Fife. He hadn't even enjoyed the ride because of the smell of garlic, which was everywhere. At this point, he was beyond frustrated with everything. He was starving, he needed to feed, but with all the new laws and restrictions he was finding it very hard to do so. And Theodore wasn't even talking to him as well. It was as if the whole world was against him.He crawled into bed and decided to sleep, maybe if he slept, he would feel a little better when he woke up.As he slept, he dreamed, and in his dream he saw himself and Theodore tangled in sheets on the bed. They were both kissing each other passionately while their hands caressed their bodies. Alistair's mouth opened, and his fangs slowly elongated, he dug his fangs into Theodore's neck and sucked his blood until Theodore became limp and life left his body.Alistair jerked awake, sweat coated his skin. What kind of dream was that? He thought to himself. He laid back on

They both sat down and thought of what reason they could give Betty that would be sufficient to end the engagement."I have got an idea", Theodore exclaimed."what is it, come on tell me quickly","You could tell her you are impotent, no lady would want to marry an impotent man". Fife stared at him incredously, "you want me to say that I am impotent?","do you have a better idea?", Theodore countered."not really", Fife admitted."come on think about it, if you use this excuse, in addition to Betty breaking the engagement, your mother wouldn't force you to marry anyone ever again","you are correct. It is a good idea, but you forgot one thing, I would have to step down as lord. An impotent man can't be a lord, how would he continue the lineage?","I didn't really think that far ahead Fife, I am so sorry"."but I really hate all of the restrictions and responsibilities that come with being Lord. It would be much better if that pompous Ralfe took over from me","so you are going to do i

That evening Theodore and Fife set out for the brothel. According to Fife, he knew the best one in the kingdom. Theodore had told his parents that he would be going out with Fife and that he would also be spending the night there, he couldn't tell his parents that he was going to a brothel after all. On the ride to the brothel, Theodore was so nervous and it showed on his face. Fife noticed his nervousness and tried to reassure him. "don't worry Theodore, everything will be fine","do you really think so?","of course. If you don't feel like doing anything just pay the girl and then we leave","what if nobody wants to be with me?","and why wouldn't they want to be with you?","because of my appearance", Fife chuckled at Theodore's answer. "Theodore, we are going to a brothel. The girls there do not care about your looks. As long as you have whatever they can gain from you, like money or favors. They will want to be with you".They arrived at the brothel and got down from their horses

While everyone was still shocked at the events happening in front of them, Theodore took Elena's hand and bent his head to plant a kiss on her hand. Some of the guests and brothel guests gasped in shock, courtesans were to be given a handshake. Kisses on the hands were reserved for the royal ladies. Fife sighed inwardly at Theodore's mistake. Elena was pleasantly surprised at Theodore's action. Today was the first time anyone had kissed her on the hand, although she was highly sought after by many men, they had never treated her like a person but like a trophy which must be attained at all cost."it would be an honor to be in your company tonight", Theodore replied her. "good", she said as she stretched out her hand to Theodore. Theodore took her hand and she took him to her bed chambers.Immediately they left, the men crowded around Fife, they were all curious to know how Theodore had done it, how he had gotten the proud Elena. Fife answered them honestly that he didn't know why Elena