All Chapters of Reborn as the villain's obsession [MM romance]: Chapter 151 - Chapter 160

"Prior rights?" Cassian’s voice held a chill of dangerous rage that made even the guard take a step back. "What are you talking about?""The messenger says, Lord Blackwood," the guard quavered, "Lord Victor of the Ravenswood Coven claims he’d been searching for this Blood Singer for months—long before you. He says the auction was illegal because he’d already registered a prior claim."Cassian glanced at Adrian, a fierce, protective anger flashing in his eyes. "That’s a lie. I’ve known Victor for years; he’s a liar and a schemer.""Then what do we do?" Adrian asked, fear in his voice."I’ll talk to him," Cassian said firmly. "But Adrian, you stay in this room, safe. I’ll deal with this.""No," Adrian insisted, stubbornness flaring up. "I want to be part of this decision. This is my life, Cassian."Cassian hesitated, but finally nodded with reluctant agreement in his eyes. "Fine. But stay close to me."Together, they headed to the palace’s grand hall, where a tall, rough-looking vampire

Three days passed, and Cassian gradually recovered, though a new gravity settled permanently on his face. Adrian sat beside him, pretending to read a book, but all his attention was focused on Cassian."You're still staring at me like that," Cassian said, his eyes closed, a faint smile playing on his lips."I just want to make sure you're okay," Adrian said, setting the book aside.Cassian opened his eyes and looked at him, deep gratitude shining in his gaze. "Thank you for taking care of me. But Adrian, we need to talk about something important.""What?" Adrian asked, his curiosity piqued."Victor will return," Cassian said, attempting to sit up, though his body was still somewhat weak. "And this time, he'll come better prepared. We need to make you safer.""Isn't the bond enough?" Adrian asked."The bond connects you to me," Cassian explained, "but it doesn't fully protect you from attacks by other vampires. We need to perform a marking ceremony—an ancient ritual that will create a

"Assassins in the tunnels?" Cassian's voice dropped to a dangerous chill. "Which tunnel?""The old wine cellar on the west side, my lord," the spy reported. "A forgotten passage that leads beneath the palace foundations and out into the outer forest."Cassian immediately rushed back to the bedchamber, waking Adrian with a gentle yet urgent touch. "Adrian, get up. We have to leave right now."Adrian snapped awake, his instincts instantly on alert. "What happened?""Victor played us," Cassian said, helping him dress quickly. "Assassins are inside the palace, and they’re coming for you."They sprinted down the corridor. Cassian’s guards were already alerted, rushing in all directions with drawn weapons. But just as they reached the main hallway, three dark figures materialized from the shadows, moving with supernatural speed.Cassian reacted instantaneously. Shoving Adrian behind him, he lunged at the first attacker, his sword flashing in the dim light. The fight was brutal and fierce, e

Cassian stood before the fortress of Ravenswood, alone, blade in hand. His eyes burned with an unwavering deep crimson—a stark contrast to the absolute control he had maintained for three hundred years."You came," Victor’s voice echoed down from the ramparts where he stood, his entire coven arrayed behind him. "Alone. I’m almost disappointed, Blackwood. I thought you’d at least bring a few soldiers.""I don't need my soldiers," Cassian replied, his voice as cold as winter steel. "Release Adrian, and I might grant you a swift death."Victor rested both hands on the ancient stone railing, looking down at Cassian as though he were prey that had willingly stepped into a hunter's trap."Still so arrogant," he mocked with a slow clap. "Three centuries haven't changed you."Cassian didn't react.The cold wind swept through the battlefield, stirring his black cloak while crimson moonlight shimmered across his blade."Arrogance?" he repeated quietly.A faint smile touched his lips."No."He l

"The sunlight hurts?" Cassian’s brow furrowed, confusion instantly clouding his face. He quickly drew the heavy drapes shut, plunging the room into darkness and shrouding Adrian’s burning skin in shadow."This isn't normal," Cassian said, worry laced in his voice. "Sunlight causes me discomfort, but never intense pain like this."The healer returned hastily to examine Adrian’s new condition. After inspecting him for a long moment, a look of awe washed over his face. "My lord, this is extraordinary. It appears the power of the Blood Singer has fused with the transformation process, turning him into an entirely new kind of being. He is far more sensitive to sunlight than ordinary vampires, but...""But what?" Cassian demanded."But his other abilities may prove to be significantly more powerful," the healer concluded. "That light-based energy we witnessed during the battle—it has likely become a permanent part of his nature now."The healer bowed respectfully before leaving the chamber,