Todos los capítulos de The Vampire Prince's Practice Run: Capítulo 1 - Capítulo 10

The video kept playing.I watched, torturing myself, as Serena clung to Damon’s arm, making no secret of their intimacy."It's a birthday present from Damon," Serena cooed into a microphone. "He said this crown was made for me."The vampires in attendance applauded their perfect union.Then the ball began, vampires in timeless, elegant attire sweeping across the dance floor. Damon and Serena were at the center of it all, her body pressed against his. They performed the traditional rites of vampire nobility—cheeks touching, foreheads pressed together, fangs ghosting over the side of the neck.It was a courtship signal.I thought of just a few hours ago, when Damon was in my bed, whispering sweet nothings in my ear.Now he was holding another woman in the exact same way.The worst part? The Blood Moon Ceremony was an exclusive event for pureblood vampires and their chosen mates.As a human, I couldn't even get through the door.I ended the video, and the world went silent.Chloe was stil

After the potion wore off, I was completely drained.Chloe video-called me. "Did it work?""Yeah," I said, using the wall to pull myself up. "It's gone.""I booked you a flight to Santorini," Chloe said. "Sun, sand, amazing food… basically, a vampire-free zone. Perfect for healing."I smiled. "Thank you.""Don't thank me. Thank your own courage," she said, then paused. "So, when are you going to tell Damon you switched schools?""I'm not," I said calmly. "To him, I'm just a blood bag he can replace at any time."After we hung up, I blocked Damon on everything.Ten years of entanglement, ending with a simple tap of a screen.On my way out, I ran into Damon's friend, Felix."Elena!" Felix greeted me warmly. "Are you heading off to Paris with Damon for vacation?"I froze. "Paris?""Yeah, he booked the Royal Suite. Said he needed to blow off some steam," Felix said with a suggestive wink. "Have a great trip, you two."I didn't bother correcting him. I just smiled. "Thanks."The smile vanis

I got back just in time for Damon's succession ceremony—the night he would officially take over the entire Nightshade family fortune.And I’d gotten an invitation.Mom looked at me, her eyes full of worry. "Elena, if you don't want to see him, you don't have to go."I shook my head.The Nightshade family was too powerful. I couldn't afford to make them angry."It's fine," I said, adjusting my dress. "I'm leaving for England in a few days anyway. Might as well see him one last time."I wore a simple black gown, no jewelry. The reflection in the mirror was plain, understated—not at all like someone heading to a grand gala.The ballroom was on the top floor of the Nightshade tower, a spectacle of pure luxury. Vampire nobles mingled in lavish attire, and the air was thick with the scent of synthetic blood. I kept my head down, trying my best to disappear."Elena?"The familiar voice made my whole body go stiff.Damon strode toward me. For a split second, I saw joy in his eyes, but it was q

After the party, I heard Damon was busy taking over the family business. I didn’t see him again before I left for England. I treated his parting threat as nothing more than angry words.My new life at university consumed me.Free from Damon's control, free from the chains of being a blood slave, I soaked up knowledge like a sponge. My days were spent in the workshop restoring antiques, my nights at the pub with classmates, and my weekends cycling through the countryside to sketch.This, I realized, was what being twenty was supposed to feel like.Occasionally, news about Damon would find its way to me. I heard he and Serena broke up not long after the party and that the Nightshade elders were unhappy with him over it. I heard he'd dated a string of other women, all well-known vampire socialites, but none of the relationships lasted more than a couple of months."Is there something wrong with that guy?" Chloe complained over a video call. "His love life is a revolving door.""Maybe he j

Damon's retaliation was swift and brutal.Liam’s family security firm was suddenly hit with a wave of broken contracts. Major projects were canceled. Their cash flow almost completely dried up."It's the Nightshade Group," Liam's assistant said, furious. "That vampire is trying to ruin us!""This is all my fault," I said, looking at Liam with guilt."This is not your fault," Liam said, taking my hand. "He's just a coward who can't stand losing."But I knew that if this continued, Liam's entire life's work would be destroyed because of me.I sent Damon a message: Want to talk?The reply was almost instant: The old place.The old place was an abandoned church. It was where Damon had saved me ten years ago, and where we used to meet in secret.I pushed open the heavy doors, sending dust motes dancing in the air. Damon stood before the altar, his back to me. He didn't turn at the sound of my footsteps."You came," his voice echoed in the empty space."Leave Liam alone," I said, getting str