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.

de Lune. A rare vintage, produced in a small vineyard that no longer exists. The first version of what you now call Moon's Embrace. He chuckled faintly as he examined the label. They refined the process, of course, over the centuries. But the original Irreplaceable,

the door, his posture tense. "I'm not

it name. Moon's Embrace?"

version is still expensive, even for someone of your means. Hut this.

within "A Sangre Noir. The original blend, from 1801 Do you know

small measure of the wine into a crystal glass. "The result! A depth of flavor unmatched even by today's standards. They abandoned the practice after a

know a lot about

Thomas said.

T100, was a fond of

younger."

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

lips but didn't drink, Instead, he turned to face Thomas fully, his smile never wavering.

you're preserving the wine that

or your ancestors long

unlined face, then back to the wine. Something about his words felt deliberately

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

spines of "You didn't answer any question, Thomas said, his voice Heady despite the tension in his posture.

chuckled softly anal turned, his hand resting on the bookshelf. "Why ask questions when you already know the

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Chapter 115

his jaw tightening. His earlier suspicions had solidified into certainty, but hearing the vampire acknowledge it sent a chill down his spine. Vampires were rare enough to encounter, but one who could slip, past the wards and werewolf patrols meant

bloodsucker.

stepped closer to the desk. his movements unhurried and fluid. "Allow me to introduce myself," he said, inclining his head ever so slightly.

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

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