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.

in a small vineyard that no longer exists. The first version of what you now call Moon's Embrace. He chuckled faintly as he

eyes narrowed as he remained near the door, his posture tense. "I'm not

it name. Moon's Embrace?"

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

legible. "Here's another," he said, awirling the liquid within "A Sangre Noir. The original blend, from 1801 Do you know why it was so special?" Thomas stiffened, but gave a curt nod for the man to continue. He had no intention of indulging this stranger's monologue, but needed time to assess the

A depth of flavor unmatched even by

know a

Thomas said.

them make it, he smiled T100, was a fond of wines since

younger."

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

but didn't drink, Instead, he turned to face Thomas fully, his smile

hand. "Like how you're preserving

or

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

the nearly arranged tours, pausing on one with a worn leather cover. He

said, his voice Heady despite the

anal turned, his hand resting on the bookshelf. "Why ask questions when you already know the answer, Lord Rosenthal?" he

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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.

unhurried and fluid. "Allow me to introduce myself," he said, inclining his head ever so slightly. "Baron Lysander D'Arques. It is an honor to

their creators. Above them were Thralls, stronger and more independent. often used as enforcers by their superiors. At the top were the Nobles, whose ranks mirrored human aristocracy: Barons, Viscounts, Earls, Marquesses, and Dukes. Each level signified not only political power but also a staggering increase

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