Warm Nova
I was the hopeless romantic of a powerful vampire dynasty.
My grandparents controlled a vast share of the world's wealth.
My parents had politicians and world leaders wrapped around their fingers.
My eight older brothers ruled a global tech empire, while my seven older sisters dominated the artificial intelligence industry.
And me?
As the youngest in the family, I had only one real interest.
Falling in love.
This time, I'd set my sights on the hottest guy on campus, Hunter Grant.
He was tall, handsome, and looked exceptionally well-fed.
In other words, exactly our vampire family's type.
This year, our family was hosting its annual vegetarian banquet, and for once, members were allowed to bring a human date.
I excitedly handed Hunter an invitation.
But instead of accepting it, he turned around and gave it to the campus beauty, Serena Jenkins.
“The only person I'm bringing is Serena.”
Serena accepted the invitation with a radiant smile.
“Thanks, Nora. I'll make sure to dress up for it.”
My smile vanished.
I reached out to take the invitation back.
“That invitation requires a special mark to be validated. You can't just hand it to anyone.”
Hunter slapped my hand away.
“Give me a break. If you can go, why can't Serena?
“At an exclusive event like that, if you're the one going, you'll only embarrass our school.”
Everyone around us burst out laughing, mocking me for not knowing my place.
I was so angry I actually laughed.
They were seriously fighting over an invitation to a vampire family banquet?
Fine.
After an entire vegetarian feast, I supposed it wouldn't hurt to add a little meat to the menu.