Awakened by the Vampire Prince 2(22)

Glendril shrugged. “I can’t say for sure but it seems that way.” The female looked down at her boots and chewed on her lip.

“Out with it.” Cheri tried to keep the irritation from her voice.

“She definitely wasn’t happy.”

Cheri had to work hard to suppress a smile. Born with a silver spoon in her mouth, the princess had no idea what it was like to want for something. She’d always been a spoiled little brat. Cheri had always wished that she could be the princess. To live in the royal oak, admired and respected by all. It was a wish she had thought was out of reach. Not anymore. It was so close now that she could taste it. With Esral out of the picture, her life would be all the more sweeter.

“Why do you hate her so much?” Glendil asked.

“I don’t hate her.” Cheri lied. “She will be my sister one day very soon. I want her to be happy.”

This seemed to appease the female who nodded. “I will inform you of any information I may discover”—she paused—“as long as I know it is to help Esral.”

“Of course, Glendril. I assure you that I have the best of intentions.”

Glendril smiled.

Cheri couldn’t wait for that sniveling brat to be mated and gone. It was a big, fat bonus that the spoiled princess would be miserable. After seeing how the vampire prince had looked at the princess earlier today, she would bet cold, hard cash that there was something between the two of them. She’d only been having a bit of fun earlier when she mentioned that Xavier had tried to rut her. On this thought, she couldn’t help but to smile broadly.

“You need to know that I admire you greatly, Cheri.” The server smiled at her. Her large, brown eyes were filled with awe. “Who would’ve ever thought that a lowly server could one day become queen? It gives the rest of us hope.”

Pride surged inside Cheri. “You speak like you have no hope of ever achieving anything.”

“It’s not that”—the female chewed on her lip for a few beats—“it’s just that I’m not nearly as strong as you are. Please remember us when you take up your place on the throne. It is not easy wearing yellow…being a female.”

“I know,” Cheri remarked. She knew all too well what the role entailed. “There are a number of vampire elites staying at Pulamor, and even the vampire prince himself. You should try your hand at seducing one of them. That way you could live in your own castle and leave all this behind you.” Cheri glanced at the bright yellow silk the other female was wearing. Cheri couldn’t stand the color. She would never wear it again.

Glendril’s eyes lit up. “A prince?” She let out a pent up sigh. “Daisy rutted one of the vampire guards, she said it was the best sex she has ever had. Maybe…”

“You should do it.” Cheri almost whispered. If Keto overheard her trying to convince a server to rut with a vampire, he would be pissed. “Don’t forget to keep an eye on Esral for me though.”

Glendril smiled. “I won’t. I’ll come to you with anything I find.” The female looked excited.







It was past midnight when Xavier finally managed to pull himself away from the princess. She had fallen into a restless sleep. Watching her lie there, her hair spread out on her pillow, her soft breathing, made his heart ache. He needed to spend every night with her, holding her close to him.

Gideon swallowed thickly as Xavier moved away from her closed chamber door.

“Keep this quiet.” Xavier spoke under his breath.

“You have my word.” He replied, his voice barely audible.

Xavier nodded and turned to leave.

“My lord…” It was strange to hear Gideon address him so formally.

Xavier paused and turned his head so that he could just make out Gideon’s dark eyes.

“If you need anything, know that I am here.”

Xavier pursed his lips for a few seconds before nodding. “Thank you. That means a lot to me.”

“Anything, anytime,” he growled softly.

“It is good to know.” Xavier added before moving away. He made for the forest. Right now he needed soil beneath his feet. He needed to get away from Pulamor, even if it was just for an hour or two. He would not find rest tonight. Anger coursed through his veins. There was another emotion that welled within him as well. It was hard at first to put a finger on exactly what the emotion was, especially considering he had never felt it before. With a sharp intake of breath, realization hit him hard in the gut. It was fear. Heart stopping, mind numbing fear of losing his princess.