The Shadows We Keep

t? And I was essential to his kingdom's survival? I did not know how thoanswer or what t

ng to her, Kreed Montagro's face lit up with a smile. It was "just a

before Kreed Montagro could respond. She had wide, surprised eyes and was looking at somethi

standing in the doorway, a smile spreading across his face. Do

Louis. But what I didn't know was that Louis felt the same way. An

at him, her eyes beaming with extreme anticipation, her cheeks flushed. Just as

ion as she gazed up at him. Just as I was starting to feel isolated, Louis turned to me an

noticed a warning expression in Dorina's eyes as I stared at her. She

continue, Kreed Montagro interrupted, He added, "I think it's time we got down to busi

hat I had been struck in the stomach. The empire's h

pression that I was dreaming. Louis responded, "I'm happy to help, Dior," still focused on me. "I'm happy to help, Dior," he murmured in a worried, low, husky voice. " With

cing difficulties. There are people out there that want to ruin it. Fear washed over me. "Who?" I enquired. He said. You can see that Kreed Montagro's empire is having problems. Some individuals are out there that wish to destroy it. A sh

r, it's time for you to occupy your proper position," he answered. "It's time for you to claim your inh

ngs began to go south at this point. A luxurious bed surrounded by pricey furnishings and exquisite décor greeted me as I awoke. W

s glum. He remarked, "You fainted," "You've been out for hours." felt a wave of panic. Number of hours? What was going on in those hours? However, Louis revealed some

fore I could ask him any questions, though, and his words sent shivers down my spine. "Dior, you're not who you thin

dversary? However, a figure strode in as the door exploded open before I could ask any questions. A person I knew. Someone who chilled

d with your new family." I felt a surge of terror when Victor's eyes locked with Louis's. He added, "And I see you're getting cosy with the enemy," in

t includes you, Dior." I was unable to get Victor's comments out of my br

reply. "She's under my protection now." Victor's smile expanded as his eyes glistened with laughter. "In a annoyed tone, he utt

l cellar with the sound of dripping water and the smell of rotting things all about me when