My Mate is a Vampire のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 11 - チャプター 20

Elle’s POV “Hi Elle, how are you?” Bianca asked as soon as I walked into the room. The air between us was charged and it wasn’t without reason. I gave no answer to her greetings. Same thing I had been doing since that faithful day. Same thing I planned to continue. And I knew why she was being so friendly now, however, I was no longer interested in her friendship. I just hummed quietly, suddenly remembering the image from that day. The last thing I wanted to remember. Didn’t she know how to give me attitude from the beginning? Well, it was now my time to shine. At first, I only planned to use it against sir Caius, the minion, but when I saw how she was acting like she had done something deadly, I knew it was a big deal for her and decided to use it well. She cleared her throat, stepping closer. “Elle, I’m greeting you.” I continued humming. “Elle,” I let out a deep frustrated sigh, turning to her. “What do you want, Bianca?” “I’m greeting you.” “And I'm not deaf. I hear

King Kerman’s POV. My mind was still on the discussion I had with my mother a few days earlier so as I stood in front of my mirror, getting dressed for the morning meeting, I still felt a bit of anger. It wasn’t like that was the first time she was rubbing it in my face. Whenever she got the chance, she always reminded me about what she had to go through to secure the throne for me after my horrible past. That was the defense she always used to shut me up. The defense she always used to get me to do her bidding and of course, it’s always worked. However, I couldn’t imagine myself falling for her trap yet again. Not for this. Not for the woman I intended to spend the rest of my life with. I knew if I’m married to Thalia, she and my mother would only end up as a force against me. I would ultimately be alone in my own palace and I couldn’t let that. Besides, her father was another force to reckon with. I knew he had one or two things to say about my reign so naturally, there was

Elle’s POV I stopped in the middle of the hallway, my mind going back to the direction I was given by sir Caius. I was still confused but shortly enough, I sighted what I believed to be a guard and walked towards him. “Uhm hi, I don’t mean to bother you, but could you direct me to the King’s office?” He drew his head back, clearly surprised by my question. “What? Are you new to the palace? Who doesn’t know the king’s office?” Me, obviously. I swallowed, giving him an awkward laughter and trying to mask my rookieness. “Actually, I had a serious fall recently, and it has kind of messed with my head. If you could just point me in the direction, I would appreciate it.” He ran his eyes over me one more time as if he couldn’t believe the words coming out of my mouth but ultimately lifted his hand, pointing to a direction. “Oh, thanks.” I scurried off before he could say anything again. This was because I instinctively remembered Mara’s warnings. Although it was quite vague, I

King Kerman’s POV“Wh—what do you mean?” “You heard me. I don’t plan on repeating myself.”She locked eyes with me and we stared in silence.I had things to do. Hell, I just received a report about another missing person’s case. I should be all over the place trying to catch the bastard responsible so he can take me to their master because I know he must have someone behind him. However, no matter how much I wanted to get up off that chair, I couldn’t do it.Her silliness was all I could think of.Lordship?Uhm, hi?I’m the king for goodness sake. Who is the brat trying to get on my nerves?I realized Caius was right. I had been letting her get away with too much. It had to end. To change.But her answer would determine that.After a while in total silence, she finally opened her mouth.“Well, it depends…If you’re a worthy leader, then of course, I must be ready to put my life on the line for you.”Silence.Ready to put her life on the line for me if she deems me worthy enough.Hah

Elle’s POVThree days had passed since we got to the old summer palace and to the best of my knowledge, he had basically not eaten anything. Not even a loaf of bread. He just locked himself in his office, occasionally slamming his hand on his desk. This was the only sign of life we got.At first I was happy. I really didn't care much. According to my discussions with Bianca, they stashed some of their natural resources in that very palace so with the king not coming out, I had extra time to myself.And I used it.I searched every room I could get myself into, every corner, even walls, hoping to find a secret door that led somewhere. It wasn’t that I never tried to search the main palace but it was always so busy with people constantly walking around. There was so little I could do. But here, there was barely anyone around—Just a few guards, cooks and attendants. However by the time I finished, I was left in disappointment, a picture of my father swirling in my mind. Fear eating aw