Semua Bab My Mind Reading Gift Exposed Your Lies, My Lord: Bab 1 - Bab 10

In the obsidian spire of Evernight City, my family's ancient castle chapel was packed. The entire vampire society was here to witness my eternal Blood Oath with Alistair."Carys, you have great taste," a noblewoman chuckled, swirling her goblet. "Alistair just secured that crucial purge mission for the Council. It brings glory to the whole clan.""He is truly one of a kind," I maintained a perfect smile, clinking my glass with hers.Honestly, I was sick of playing this game.My clan had the oldest bloodline and unimaginable wealth. Traditionally, we didn't bother with the Council's dirty political games.But Alistair was ambitious. He wanted absolute authority there.To make his dream come true, I broke my clan's rules and used our resources to pave his way.I stood here today to prove to the doubting elders that the man I chose was worth everything."Darling."A familiar, gentle voice came from behind.Alistair walked gracefully to my side. Countless envious eyes fell on us."I'm so h

"What a wonderful farce."I walked to the center of the crowd, my cold gaze sweeping over the guards on the floor and Gene's bitter face."Carys, don't let him fool you," Alistair hurried over, trying to keep up his fake affectionate mask. "This thin-blood is extremely dangerous. He almost ruined our banquet."I ignored him and raised my right hand."The library holds my clan's most precious ancient scrolls. Did you really think I'd leave it unguarded?"A drop of blood seeped from my fingertip, and I flicked it into the air."The ancient 'Bloodline Recall' spell left by my ancestors never lies."Fueled by magic, a blinding scarlet mist exploded in midair.A massive, crystal-clear memory projection instantly replayed above everyone's heads.In the projection, the three elite guards sneered and drew their holy water daggers.They cornered Silas.The vicious threats, the deadly strikes—every detail, every word echoed clearly in the banquet hall.And Silas only defended himself.The truth

Midnight. Moonlight spilled across the castle courtyard.A tall, lean silhouette leaned against a gargoyle statue.It was Silas.He had changed out of his cheap waiter uniform into a perfectly tailored black shirt.The powerful shadow bloodline pulsed around him. Even the air seemed twisted by his power, exuding a suffocating, lethal charm.Flipping a silver coin, he raised his dark eyes to look at me."A brilliant performance," his voice was a low rumble in the dark. "You are every bit the ally I hoped for, Carys."[Ruthless enough, and smart enough. Compared to that brainless pretty face Gene, this is a truly top-tier prize.]Hearing his thoughts, I chuckled."Ally? Silas, you're currently just a dumped 'thin-blood'."He shrugged carelessly and stepped closer.The dangerous aura of a pureblood Progenitor instantly wrapped around me."Do you want to completely uproot Alistair's power?" He stared into my eyes, his tone filled with naked ambition. "Pull out all his fangs and turn him in

Their painstakingly built status in the Council crumbled in an instant.I stared coldly at the two stray dogs crawling in the dirt, then turned and left without looking back.A few days later.I stood in my castle's potions lab, expertly brewing a cauldron of boiling dragon's blood.The crimson liquid bubbled, radiating thick magical energy.A black night-raven flew through the window and landed on my workstation.In its beak was a black-and-gold invitation.I wiped my hands and picked it up.It was an invitation to the "Crimson Gala."The most exclusive power-broker event for all North American vampire clans.As soon as I touched the wax seal, the dark gold card ignited in midair, and Silas's deep, sexy voice whispered in my ear: "The gala awaits its Queen. Don't keep us waiting."The "Crimson Gala" was held at the Grand Cathedral of Evernight.The highest-tier pureblood nobles were all gathered.Wearing a deep red velvet evening gown, I had barely stepped into the hall when my path w

Six months passed.Since the night of the "Crimson Gala," Evernight City's power map was completely redrawn.I leaned back in the castle study, flipping through intelligence reports.Over the past six months, I used my telepathy to help Silas precisely root out every traitor in the Council.Now, Silas was the supreme ruler of the empire.And I was his sole ally."Lady Carys..."A sickening stench drifted in from the hallway.A few low-level ghouls carried a rotting, makeshift rattan chair, stopping fearfully at my door.Slumped in the chair was a puddle of mud.It was Alistair.He was covered in filth, his once-prized custom suit reduced to dirty rags.The worst part was his legs. The wounds he suffered that night on the altar hadn't been treated with high-grade blood. The holy water had completely corroded them down to the bone."Carys... please..." Alistair struggled to lift his head. "Just a little blood... just a drop... for old times' sake..."He tried to reach for my dress.I sta