Chapter 115

"Lord Rosenthal "the man seated on the chair greeted, a gentle yet unsettling smile curving his lips.

Thomas frowned as he tried to place the man's fare. He was certain they had never met before. Yet the fact that this stranger had shipped past the heightened senses of the werewolves was cause for alarm. "May I know who you are?" Thomas asked, his voice carefully measured..

"Come

inthe man said, dismissing the question with a wave of his hand. "Close the door.

1. r. You wouldn't want anyone else finding out who I am"

Thomas pursed his lips, his hesitation lingering for a moment. Then, with measured steps, he entered and shut the door behind him.

This man had evaded the werewolves patrolling the border and entered his home without triggering any alarm. This stranger was confident enough to come into his house knowing that he is currently surrounded by werewolves

It could only mean one of two things.

He was powerful.

Perhaps more powerful than Thomas himself. Or he was stupid,

Incredibly stupid.

Sadly. Thomas was leaning on the first one

"Good_"The man smiled. He gracefully got up and walked toward the bar inside the office, examining the variety of alcoholic beverages.

The man's fingers glided over the rows of boules on the bar, pausing occasionally to read the engraved labels. He picked up a particularly ornate bottle, its glass etched with delicate vines and an unfamiliar crest. Holding it up to the firelight, he studied the way the liquid caught the glow.

vintage, produced in a small vineyard that no longer exists. The first version of what you now

the door, his

it name. Moon's Embrace?"

bar with deliberate care. The modern version is still expensive, even for someone of your means. Hut this. He gestured

Noir. The original blend, from 1801 Do you know why it was so special?" Thomas stiffened, but gave

of the wine into a crystal glass. "The result! A depth of flavor unmatched even by

know a lot

Thomas said.

it, he smiled T100, was a fond of

younger."

initial suspicions. "Now, why would a vampire suddenly decide to visit my simple home?" he asked. Earlier, he had realized this person wasn't a werewolf or a lycan. There were so many creatures in the supernatural world that it had taken him a moment to conclude he was dealing

his smile never wavering. "Let's just

you're preserving the wine

you or your ancestors long

then back to the wine. Something about his words felt deliberately layered, as though he were speaking in

room. His fi the nearly arranged tours, pausing on one with a worn leather

answer any question, Thomas said, his

questions when you already know the answer, Lord Rosenthal?" he said, lus sunile sharpening as

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Chapter 115

spine. Vampires were rare enough to encounter, but one who could

bloodsucker.

his head ever so slightly. "Baron Lysander

the bottom, bound to the commands of their creators. Above them were Thralls, stronger and more independent. often used as enforcers by their superiors.

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