BITE ME ONCE, KISS ME TWICE

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f awe and trepidation. Behind those granite doors lay a small, decaying room that opened onto a corridor. The ground was covered with a grimy layer of dead insects, puddles of water, a

eep for over a century. We were the first ones to enter the deepest area of the dungeon, and our presence surprised the people living i

on. Despite the devastation caused, our clan, Carpe Noctem, stood by each other, including Sebastian Kensington. We rallied together and rose to glory once again. Though our

survive by drinking animal blood, he had never consumed a drop of it throughout his long existence. He wa

ing the remnants of the past. According to old photographs passed down by my ancestors, the house had undergone signific

he simply had enough sleep," Sasha replied, seem

rent clan chief of Carpe Noctem. "He might have slept forever," I muttered under my breath, barely audible. Sasha heard me, though, and stopped me in my tracks by placin

in peace in Stonewick, she realized that only I dared to stand up to her and her kind. Pr

ebastian Kensington's resting place, informing me about the treacherous jour

similar to the ones we had just passed. Eventually, we encountered a massive metal door blocki

a, but she seemed completely oblivious. I turned around and was startled to find Sebastian Kensington stand

gaunt yet captivating face. Despite his dull green eyes, he exuded a certain charm. Sebastian Kensington's silver hair and green eyes were distinctive features that

die," Sebastian remarked, his velvety voice echoing through th

nnerving, and I worried that if I didn't look away, he might end my life, leaving no trace. However, I refused to cower in the face of their kind. "My lo

til we reached a golden coffin. My pupils dilated as I fixated on the opulent

ome if you like,"

do such a thing in broad daylight! If he only knew what I was about to do to an immor

I attempted to inquire, hoping that

Sebastian thundered, his eyes sudden

quickly responded to Sebastian

stian chuckled at my obliviousness, but when he looked at me, his eyes were filled with both amusemen

eeping for many years, it's on

have a specific reason for waking up

slumbered, and I want to express my gratitude for allowing them to coexist with you. However..." Sebastian paused, swallowing a dry throat, before locking eyes with me.

ish you're being, my lord? If you have any intention of harming my peopl

ke! Sasha merely frightened the man, but he was an entirely different breed. He didn't even tremble with fear. "You possess quite the courage, Lockwood.

o go out and hunt for the food your people consume. Surely, that warrants some consideration for a compro

l blood is not a sustainable practice, as I've mentioned before," Se

r, even though I tried