All Chapters of Reborn To Watch You Fall, My Lord: Chapter 1 - Chapter 9

I felt totally drained.Silas, the healer, was pulling silver shrapnel from my back with tweezers. Every piece brought out a gush of blood."Stay with me, Ms. Vance," he said, sweating heavily. "You need to stay awake."I bit down hard on a folded gauze. I swallowed every scream.Heavy doses of blood replenishers were forced down my throat. The metallic taste made me gag.Lucius stood by the operating table.The absolute tyrant had a rare, turbulent look in his eyes."Pull through, and I swear you will get everything you deserve," his voice was low. "The child you carry will be protected under my ancient bloodline. I've sent for Julian. Hold on."Pale as a ghost, I managed a weak smile.Protection? Too late.The warm blood flowing between my legs took my last shred of hope.I knew it clearly. This baby needed pure vital energy to survive. And it was already dead inside me.I also knew its father, Julian, was never going to show up.A second later, the doors burst open.The guard sent f

"Trust Lilah?" A weak, hollow laugh scraped my dry throat.The wounds on my back tore open again. Warm blood soaked my bandages, but I felt no pain."Too late, Julian." I looked up and met his eyes calmly. "Your child is already dust."Julian frowned. Pure panic flashed in his eyes."You're actually insane. You're cursing your own flesh and blood over petty jealousy?"When your heart is dead, even anger feels pointless."It's no curse." My voice was flat. "It was the assassination in the hall. Poisoned silver shrapnel pierced my back. The silver ran through my blood and into my womb. It was poisoned to death."Julian froze. The arrogance on his face started to crack."Impossible," he blurted out, his voice shaking. "You're due any day now. You have half my essence in you. Your life force isn't that fragile."I didn't even bother explaining. I just ripped off the blanket.Under the baggy hospital gown, my once swollen belly was glaringly flat.Fresh red blood was bleeding through the th

"Don't kill me! Please!" Ana collapsed in a pool of blood, her legs bent at unnatural angles.She looked around in pure panic. Darting between the Original and Julian, she finally realized how doomed she was."I'll talk! I'll tell you everything!" she shrieked, crawling toward Lucius's boots. "Lilah made me do it! She paid me a fortune to lie about Elena cheating!"Julian snapped his head up, staring at Ana in disbelief."She said if Julian believed Elena betrayed him, she could take her place!" Ana spat everything out just to save her own life. "She said if she drove Elena crazy, Lord Julian would just think she was an insane, jealous wife. The danger at the masquerade was all her doing, too! Just to lure away the guards and have him all to herself!"The air in the room froze.Lilah turned pale as a ghost, stumbling backward."No... that's not true... Ana's lying..." Her voice trembled. Her sweet, innocent mask had completely slipped.Blinding rage flared in Julian's eyes.He lunged a

Five years later.Neutral City was completely illuminated and bustling. The once-in-a-century High Vampire Gala was in full swing at the Syndicate's most lavish estate.I wore a dark crimson velvet gown. On my chest rested the crest of the Original's Lady—the ultimate symbol of power. I stood gracefully on the balcony.The same Lords who used to act so high and mighty around Julian now had to bow at my feet and respectfully kiss my hand."My Lady, you look absolutely breathtaking tonight," an ancient Duke bowed deeply.I gave a slight nod. The Original blood in my veins gave me an aura of absolute command with every move I made.These past five years had completely erased the pathetic, dying woman in that hospital bed."Make sure the tax reports for the Eastern Territory are on my desk after the gala," I said calmly, but with an authority that left no room for debate."Right away, My Lady."The night breeze carried the estate's luxurious perfume into the streets.But down in a dark,