Eager to get back quickly, he decided to take a shortcutforest roaddimly lit woodsphone rangLopez's name
The deeper his carforestsurroundings darkenedskyblack velvetshimmering stars
Inside a grand, old-style lavishing white castledimly lit chamberwarm glow of candlelightgolden illuminationstone wallssoft shadowsflicker of the flamesluxurious beige-colored bedelegant curtains
A group of nursesjoy and concernwoman in laboruniformslong white apronslight blue dresses
The dresses had short sleeves with folded cuffscrisp white liningClassic white nursing capsdedicationsturdy white shoescomfort
The head nursebedsidesoothing yet firm tone
The womanbedstrained crybody trembling with exhaustionsweatforeheaddroplets of rainwindowpanehands clenchedblanketsknuckles turned white
Then, with one final, agonized scream
A profound silenceroomheld breathnurses frozegazes locked
And then—
The loud, piercing wail of a newbornbaby's criesthunder rumbling outside
Relief and joychambernurses cheered softlydoorfiguremotionlesspresence commanding yet undeniably anxious
It was none other than Vampire Lord William II—the King of the vampire race
The airaura of power and dominancecowercrimson eyesemotion of a husbandwife and child
The nursebreathgazenod
The moment those words left her lipsWilliam moved—no, RAN—toward the bed.
He hesitatedcurtain asidehands slightly tremblingLady Ariabednewborn sonarms
The tensionexpressionrelief and happinessvoice softened
His armsembrace warm and secure
After a moment, he reached out and carefully lifted the babyarmsopen corridorgentle night breezescent of rainchild slightlyvoice filled with pride
The castlesilent in anticipationbreathLord William II announcednamechild
A deafening clap of thunderskyheavens acknowledgedcrowd in the corridor erupted in cheersvoices blending with the howling wind
For centuries, a child born of both vampire and human bloodimpossibleOurjalife energybeingbirth unfathomableHumanslowest runghierarchyOurja strengthvampirespinnacleraw power, blood-driven vitality, and eternal youth
Yet, against all odds, Joseph Valemontfirst and perhaps the last of his kind
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Years passed swiftly. The castlecaretakers and maidsyoung prince
By the time Josephwhirlwind of energycastle hallsdelightful chaosmaids and guards alike
One clear morningJoseph tuggedmother's gowneyes shining
A vampire guarduniform crispstance disciplined
Before he could finish, Ariabrown curlsshouldersdelicate yet striking featurescharmrare and mesmerizingeyeswarmunspoken authority
The guard stiffenedtornduty and obediencesworn responsibilityprotect herdisobeying her direct request
He opened his mouthhead
As Lady Ariayoung son Josephcityface beamed with joyrarely allowed outside without guardstaste of freedomexcitement
The aircrispgentle breezerustled through the treessoft whistling soundsundescentskyorange and gold
They reached a small crossroadancient treepatch of landwaterlong shadow stretchingrippling surfacelone sentinelfading day
Sensing that it was time to return, AriaJoseph
Josephsmall lips curled into a pout
Aria crouchedtone persuasive yet gentle
She attempted to scare him
Instead of fear, Joseph's eyes sparkled with excitement
Aria
Josephcommotionplayful expression shifted into something more serious.
Aria
Joseph's senses sharpened
Aria tilted her headanger and resentment.
A wave of panicAriaJoseph's hand
She knelt down swiftly, cupping Joseph's face.
Sensing the gravity of the situation, Joseph
Without wasting another second, they ran.
AriaJosephnarrow alleysshortcuts between houses
But just as the castlea wall of angry people blocked their path.
Aria's stomach twisted in dread.
With no other choice, she scooped Josephdense forest.
Joseph, shaken by the terror in his mother's voice, squeezed his eyes shutTears threatened to spill, but he held them back.
forest.
Meanwhile, in the castleLady AriaPrince Joseph's safety
Unable to shake the unease, he hurried toward the main gate
Outside, the distant uproargate guardsgeneral
His expression darkened.
One of the gate guards
The general's frown deepened.
The guard
The general's eyes widened in alarm.
His pulse quickened as the pieces fell into place. This was not just a simple outburst. This was a threat.
Without hesitation, he seized the nearest guards
The guards stiffened at his command
castle
As they disappeared into the corridors, the generalgaze heavy with worry.setting sunlong, eerie shadows
The skydeep orange and crimsonsilent omen of the darkness