War,Fear,pain and Lies.

That was all it was a deep setting Lie which unsettled the human world for years to come.

The grand duke so they called was a young man similarly in human history he should be 28 but no one knew his real age.

A blood thirsty vampire lord who didn't give a damn about the rules,he was of royalty,they called him ruthless,even more than his brother the king .he was wicked,cold and killed without blinking an eye.

Zander Morganton his name alone brought fear and terror to his enemy,all his mistress died due to a curse places on him,he couldn't have a legal wife because of this all his five concubines died,Now There was a decree for a competition to choose his bride no living creatures that walked on land where left out.

Human, vampires, witches and people who had few tricks up there sleeves all wanted there heiress to be his legal wife,to break the curse but at what cost..

Camille Rowen is the daughter of a minister who was send to the country side because of her weak figure and red eyes .

She didn't have the vampire bloodline and deemed useless was discarded her uncle a warrior raised and taught her the secret arts of war and when he was promoted with his family,she was bought back into the chaos of fighting for the dukes affection..

Further more she has awakened her bloodline,but only her uncle and his family knew because her kind was rare and in danger.

She didn't want anything to do with it but she had no choice,with bitterness she schemed and plot her way to kill the duke,but will he let her in or kill her like his victims...

Or will she get drawn into the sinister plots of the inner palace getting to unravel secrets and lies..

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Chapter 1

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{...Bleawky Town...A Tea house}

The busy street was filled with different kind of voices of traders busy advertising there stuffs, portraying how useful it was.

" Just ten taels"

" Just five silver coins sire"

Three figure in black cloaks moved swiftly across the street still they stopped entering a tea house there specific location.

" Hello customer,how may we be of service".

A young waiter at the door asked politely.

" A few dishes and four jars of wine"

A brut voice sounded,one of the men threw a purse at the waiter who nodded before leaving to get there orders.

They walked towards the extreme end where they could see what was happening.

" Haven't been here for a few years but the place look more darker and sinister,I smell darkness in the air".

" Young miss we have to move quickly and get back the generals abode tonight"another voice whispered softly.

The other cloak was silent, raising her head a pair of red eyes scanned the room before settling on the busy street.

"I know,but you guys need to replenish your strength even if you have powers".

The other two just grunt in response soon there order arrived and was places on the table, they were halfway through their meals when a high pitch voice sounded making them frown.

" Where is the owner of this place,get here this instance "the shrill scream cause silence everywhere.

The three cloak figures watched quietly,the girl in the midst sipped her wine slowly watching coldly as she stared at the familiar face.

" How ironic,if it wasn't her elder sister Lena",

With a scoff she gulp down the wine before refilling her cup.her red lips glistering and plum.

" What kind of service do you offer"Lena roared as she eyed the fat manger in distain.

" You call this,tea,this is bullshit,more like tasteless water,you scam people with this"

Lena roared wanting to proof her might,the manger trembled as he tried to explain.

" Young mi..miss this...this is the best tea in the whole town,it's was even imported from the capital ".

" Shut up"lena slapped him hard the man didn't dare to speak .

" Is it your taste bud or mine tasting it you insect"

" S..sorry miss"

" Hmmm"...

Lena snorted irritatingly and sat down as she was coaxed by her friends Selena and Helen.

"Prepare a better one "Helen dismissed the manager who scrambled away with his red face.

" Such incompetent who do they think they are".

" Yes,yes they made our Lena so angry"Selena flattered Lena who looked smug and check her newly painted nails.

" As expected how disappointing "

The two men were tensed since seeing the other party knowing fully well there young miss could just break her neck but she held back.

" The meal was okay ,but I lost my appetite let's go ".

"Okay miss"..

Standing up they left,and Lena who raised her head later only caught there back view ,as she glance before looking away awaiting her tea.

" Lena,her father,mother and brother who abandoned her would all pay the price".

The girl's eyes seemed to shine more brightly under her cloak.

{Duke's Castle.....}

The castle was brightly lit up ,but the duke's area was filled with dull light giving a eerie and dark feeling.

Footsteps could be heard as they pattered on the cold floor.A maid was holding a lamp as a woman with a heavy cloak wrapped round her followed behind a smile on her face.

" We are here,master awaits".

" Your dismissed"

Jennifer waved her hand in a prideful manner,the maid bowed but threw her glance filled with pity before going away.

Knock! knock!..

"Who"...

The cold emotionless voice sounded leaving Jennifer's palm sweaty but when she think of the silk ,the power and money she strengthen her revolve and answered..

" My Lord it's me "

" Come in"...

Jennifer breath out before entering and locking the door tightly,her body shaky as her eyes soon found the duke who was seated wearing a bathrobe knowing he must be stark naked Jennifer trembled with excitement.

" Lay on all four".

The cold order awaken her and she swiftly removed her cloak she was wearing nothing underneath,she walked towards the bed to carry out his instructions.

Her core clinched in anticipation.

Zander look at the woman on the bed his eyes darkened with lust,he rub his fang with his tongue.

Starking towards her,he removed his robe positioning himself between her hole.

" My Lord I ...."

Jennifer started and without warning Zander plunge his huge dick into her hole making her scream in pain.he didn't give her a movement to catch her breath as he rammed into her again.

" My Lord,gentle please"Jennifer beg her eyes widened in terror as she looked at his red eyes,his fang suddenly found it way to her throat as he bite and suck her blood.

A shrill scream tore through Jennifer's throat as she convulsed with pleasure and pain before going quiet and limp on the bed,her body devoid of warmth,eyes wide open.

Zander licked his lips, tsking unhappily.

" How weak, thought she would last the night"

With a hiss he picked up his robe, slipping Into them and going to the bathroom.

Two maid soon entered and carried the body out, cleaning the mess in the room this was a daily occurrence and they had learn to keep there mouth shut if they valued there heads.

Soon the room was sparkling clean,dressed in causal clothes,Zander came out to see the changed sheet,he wrinkled his nose still catching the faint smell of the deceased Jennifer.

" Annoying"

With disgust he walked away to his wall of his closet and turned a switch,the heavy door slid open and a staircase leading totally away from the castle appeared and his figure flashed,the door closed leaving the room cold and empty..

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"Father"Lena voice sounded as she sighted her father seating in his grand seat,his hand holding a glass of red wine but on a cLoser look it was a cup of tea blood.

" Oh Lena my sweet angel"Lena beamed with pride as she gave a bow before sitting beside her father.

"How was the journey this time my Lord"Claudia his wife asked taking a sip of her blood tea.

" About that it went just that with things in the court we have to be cautious any small mishap will lead to trouble"..

" Father what about sister she ...."Maxwell who kept quiet asked but the sound of the cup hitting the table with a bang left the table silent.

" Maxwell what nonsense are you talking about".

"Don't you ever dare to talk about that piece of trash, she's nothing but a shame to this family to me she's dead,next time this repeat itself you will face the consequences ".. Sullivan threatened his son.

" Yes father I understand "Maxwell bowed his head.

"She's a disgrace to our bloodline,how can I face my ancestors with a worthless being like her".

" My Lord please pacify your anger".

" Hmmh"...

Sullivan snorted irritatingly drinking from his blood tea,lena stared at her elder brother with sarcasm before putting on a good girl look and asking if her father bought anything from his trip.

" Father,did you bring anything for me".

" Silly girl ,of course"Sullivan said with pride patting Lena's head softly.

The four laugh and smiled ,and in the cold road of Bleawky,three figure rode on the dark night with deranged vampires up there trails.

TBC.

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{.... Bleawky Town ....A dark forest...}

Horse neighed,the hoof resounding on the forest floor in the dark and cold night,cloak fluttering in the wind,as the smashing of wip on horse sounded .

A huge cave was up ahead,the man jumped down from the horse, tie it to a tree before slipping,with a snap of his finger light flickers in the cave as he walked deeper.

Clang!...

The red wine stained the white carpet as the man sitting on the black throne bellowed in fury.

" What do you mean you failed".

" Am sorry my Lord but we ...."

"Silence don't give me that bull crap how old is that god-damned duke to go against me,that was the most potent poison to weakened his power and you tell me of your failure ".

The men bowing all trembled with fear as they kept quiet knowing any further words would cost there heads.

" My Lord"

"Addi hope you bought good news else...."the threatening messages gave the man a chill as he bowed .

" My Lord it's indeed good news"...

" Speak...

" My Lord,the new mistress is dead didn't last the night".

Xavier who was toying with the ruby ring on his finger paused,his red eyes shinning brightly,as he grinned wickedly.

" Hahahahah, excellent,looks like the curse hasn't been lifted hahahaha"..Xavier roared the men all kept silent before Xavier sneered.

" Are you telling me the mistress who was just bought in not less than a day is dead"Xavier asked again and Addi muttered a "Yes".

"This should be his 18th mistress,after his five concubines death,what a waste of his lifeline"Xavier tsk.

"You have done a great job,and as for you"....Xavier eyes dimmed as he eyes the previous men who shivered with fear.

" Infiltrate the castle with our men,to gather information,you know what to do and if you fail me again ,you won't even know how you die.

" Yes my Lord"...

" You are dismissed Addi you stay"

The men left but not one of them look at Addi with envy and hate before following the rest out.

" My Lord,is there anything else you would like me to do for you"Addi asked in confusion.He looked up to see Xavier eyeing him lewdy making him blush in embarrassment.

"...."

Addi was starting to feel stuffy,as his palm felt sweaty,he even broke out in cold sweat." Who didn't know Xavier had no dislike as he slept with both male and female"He felt nervous just thinking about it.

Addi was startled when ,his chin was held looking up to see Xavier eyes which had turned dull red and not shinning like the previous time.

" My Lord I.....

" You know you look attractive am afraid one day some one gonna steal you from me"Addi gulped and Xavier trail his throat down to his chest.

"Your reward I should give it to you".

" Oh goodness"Addi cried out in his heart before he could put his thoughts together,Xavier eyes suddenly shone bright as he bit his neck.

The pain came in such force that Addi screamed his pain clenching his fist by his side,Xavier savour the blood from his neck as Addi felt his vision grow darker before fainting in Xavier's arm.

"I will have you in my bed sooner or later"Xavier whispered to the unconscious Addi using his finger to trail the mark that had form on his neck in satisfaction.

" Anyone there"....

Xavier eyes turned cold as he called out,three deranged vampires and a butler came out.

" My Lord"...

" Take him"...

The deranged vampire carried Addi away the butter leading the way to the guest room.

The room grew quiet,Xavier who had just got a bite of Addi's blood suddenly felt his right go itching and trembling in pain but he wasn't groaning in pain but smiling with excitement.

" Finally,his powers were awakening, hahahaha"he watched as some tattoo started to form from his fingers before stopping at his elbow,his eyes glinting with a dark light.

"Duke Zander,enjoy the peaceful days while you can,with the curse on you and my power returning,you will perish by my sword hahahaha".his maniac laugher resounded through the cave echoing and frightening the nearby bats which flew away.

"Duke Zander you will fall hahaha!.....

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Camilla watched as the two men with her fought the deranged vampires who had lost there sanity and want nothing more than to drain the blood of there victims dry.

" Young miss, please leave"...

"Christopher,you don't except me to run away with tail tucked behind my back and leave you guys here".

Camilla sneered as she watched the battle.

One of the deranged vampires suddenly lurged at her,his contaminated finger aimed at her throat, Camilla eyes dimmed as she watched the vampire with distain.

" Young miss get down you....." The word got stuck in Christopher's throat as an two arrows flew out from her bow,one killing the vampire the other flying towards Christopher's direction,his eyes wide before he heard a grunt and a thump behind him to realize a vampire sneaking an attack at him was killed.

" You....

" Just saved your ass,you can thank me later"Camilla smirked making his lips twitched.

Camilla started firing the arrows at the vampires killing some,and wounding some giving the two men the advantage to finish them off swiftly.

Up in a tree,the leaves swayed and Zander look at the battle in front of him with an amused look,three humans,but the girl didn't have the smell of a human nor vampire,but her speed and fighting skill were good.

The brunt man killed the last vampire with his sword, putting it in it case.

" Young miss that's the last of them"...

" Huh...."Camilla eyes suddenly shone,her body tensed with alert as she grabbed two arrows and fired it to the direction of the tree,Zander didn't expect the incoming attack leaving him shock,but before he could shift,the sharp edge of one of the arrows cut his cheek,before both got stuck in a tree.

Woosh!...

Camilla frown,before walking towards there horses," let's get out of here the forest is dark and thick with danger,we don't know what or who is hiding in it"..

" Yes miss"

The duos climbed up the horses and speed away,but not far away a peer of red eyes stared at them with red burning eyes before flashing towards the place where they battled.

He look at the deranged vampires,his eyes settling on a familiar tattoo before he frowned," that bastard what's he up to now" .

He checked the aftermath,before seeing one of the arrows shot by the girl, removing it he played with it softly, chuckling darkly " that girl was too sharp,even he was slow to notice her attacks,any lateness and he would have lost his handsomeness".

" Girl I will remember this!..

Taking the arrow with him ,he looked at the dead bodies waving his hand and fire erupt burning it to ashes feeling satisfied his figure flashed through the woods leaving the area peaceful and quiet as if a fight hadn't just taken place an hour ago"...

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{..... Duke's Castle.....}

Quinn was checking round the castle he was the bulter in charge making sure everything was done to perfection,his cold blue eyes was scanning the area when two maids bowed to show respect.

"Bulter Quinn"....

" Has the body been taken care off"...

" Yes sire"...

" Good you're dismissed ".

The maid bowed before moving away,Quinn spared them a look walking down the hallway before taking a detour going towards the Duke's resident.

He knocked on the door, announcing his presence, hearing no sound,his eyebrows narrowed before he opened the door to see an empty room,even the sheet was cold.

"My Lord"....Quinn called out and was starting to have an headache where did the duke vanished to again,he was still thinking of what to do when a figure flashed in front of him leaving him dizzy.

" My Lord...."Quinn called out carefully.

" What's it"Zander asked toying with the arrow in his hand,as he flip it through his fingers.

"Phweee..."Quinn sign in relief before his eyes filled with confusion." My Lord,this arrow...."

" Got it from the humans who fought with deranged vampires".

Quinn face turned ugly hearing it," are you okay my Lord,those things need to be dealt it"...

" Indeed"Zander chipped in before continuing"but am surprised by there strength,there speed is really good,here find out the family which uses the lilly symbol , this arrow should give some hints".

Quinn looked at the arrow in his hand before nodding"I understand,then I beg to take my leave "...

Zander waved his hand and Quinn exit the room,the door closed leaving him to his company,his fingers rammed on the desk,a smirk tugging on his lips remembering the girl swift attacks..

" How interesting"and his eyes darkened furthered..

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TBC...

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"Camilla you know you aren't supposed to show your skill,what if it was a high vampire lord you encountered".

Brandon scolded Camilla who scoffed.

" So I was going to hid like a chicken and wait to be butchered and suck dry,uncle give me a break".

"...."

Brandon really wanted to slap her head but he couldn't bear to,"fine,but don't show off next time".

" Then what did I learn the art of war for in the first place".

Her comment made his lips twitched helplessly as he glared at Camilla who shrugged her shoulder with a carefree look.

" Call Christopher and Eric in "...

" Okay"...

Camilla gently shut the door looking at the brut man and Christopher," uncle's calling you"..

" Okay miss"Eric answered following behind him was Christopher who couldn't help but spare Camilla another look his eyes deep and no one knew what he was thinking.

Camilla walked down her uncle's office, walking through the barracks when she saw Anna who was wearing a combat dress which stuck to her body,and she was nearly pressing herself to Lorenzo The state ministers son who just smile gently as he taught her a few things.

" Tsk how irritating"Camilla clicked her tongue, taking her eyes off but who knew Anna who wanted to show off would call out to her in a tiny voice which gave her goosebumps.

" Camilla...."

" Don't call my name"Camilla fired coldly at Anna who blink innocently at her,"I...I...am sorry I just wanted to greet you I...."

Camilla eyelid twitches with annoyance," spare me the bullshit....."

" Young lady that's not very nice"Lorenzo spoke up with a frown,his brown eyes staring at her with arrogance, Camilla knew he was a vampire and that farce of his was a disguise.

" And who the fuck are you"...

Anna gasped dramatically...."Camilla how could you say that,that's so rude"...

" Did I ask you".

Anna was furious and scoffed in anger,Lorenzo eyes Camilla with distain," what to expect from a lowly breed "...

Camilla places her hand on her waist as she looked at him with annoyance," so the sissy is that,who ever you are I don't give a damn"...

" How dare you do you know who I am "Lorenzo eyes burned with humiliation and his brown eyes turned red,Anna smirked softly but still spoke...

" This isn't good, Lorenzo please forgive"....

"...."Camilla was speechless....

" She's nothing but a useless breed no wonder she got discarded,if I were the mother I would have strangle her go death"...

Christopher,and Aleric who were coming towards the barrack frozen hearing this and looked at each other eyes terror evident.

" Shit"

Aleric cursed under his breath and walked faster, Christopher following behind...

Camilla looked at Anna who had a smirk ,and Lorenzo who stared at her she chuckled darkly, cracking her knuckles and asking in a low tone...

"What did you say,I didn't quite hear you..."

Lorenzo sneered moving closer to show his power,both looking at each other in the eyes," I said you should have been strangled when you were born useless breed "....

"Okay"..

Camilla suddenly turned to leave, making him laughed with Anna," as expected of a coward...."

"No,no no,"Christopher cursed under his breath," couldn't this idiot shut up for a minute"..

Nobody knew how it happened but Lorenzo was suddenly thrown to the ground two knives embled in his thighs,and one in his chest close to his heart,Camila stepped on the knife with her foot pushing the knife deeper as he roared in pain.

" What did you do to me you lowlife breed"...Lorenzo cursed in agony blood staining his white coat,Eric and Christopher looked at each other and gulped down there spit...

" Camilla was so furious when she was angry"...

"Camilla are you crazy let go of him"Anna screamed in fear, earning a glance filled with coldness.

" You started it....so you better shut up,b*tch"...

" What,how dare you who wants to pretend being nice to a good for nothing like you"Anna roared her eyes turning red as she lurged at Camilla who dodged her attack, kicking Lorenzo in the process as she flew hard hitting his back on the wall before spatting out blood and going unconscious..

" You dare to hit,I will teach you a lesson today"...

Anna said self righteous making Camilla eyes burned with coldness as he stares at her with a nonchalant look making Anna boil with rage.

" How dare you look down on me"...

They fought,Anna was still a low breed vampire and soon got her throat hooked by Camilla who smirked sinisterly causing her to tremble...

" What are you going to do,let go of me,if you dare to kill me you won't be spared"...

" Won't kill you,but you need to keep quiet your bitchy sound his giving a headache "...

"You ....

CRACK....

Anna body went limp and Camilla threw her to the floor as if she was trash, Christopher and Aleric had there mouth wide opened as they watched the scene,there noise had also attracted some guards who stared at her in horror..

"What??? Camilla asked in annoyance seeing there bewildered look..

" Nothing.. nothing...

They all stammered in chorus their reactions looking comical, Camilla snorted before turning to leave then paused..

" Oh,if uncle asked just tell him we had a little exercise got it"...

Everyone nodded and watched her leave in awe ..

" Young miss is so freaking cool"

" No more like a monster"

" For crying out loud those two are vampires "

" If anyone ask me serves them right though especially that bossy Lorenzo and prideful Anna "..

Christopher sighed as both her and Aleric shared a glance before instructing some of the guards to take them away.

" Are they dead"one asked with fear...

" No,just gave them blood they will be fine"...

"...."

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{..... The King's Castle.....}

" Make sure the area is spotless"....

"Avina you're cleaning the Attic"...

" Sir,but I......"

"Silence,now get to work "...

The maids all bowed to the bulter before leaving to perform there duties,Avina grabbed the cleaning equipment and walked towards the direction of the attic ..

" That hateful butler,why let her clean that dirty creepy place".

Avina cried out in her heart,as she cursed the bulter a hundred times over.

" Goodness so dusty"...

Avina coughed as she wiped the last table ,and looked at the clean attic,her eyes shinning brightly for a work well done, dropping the napkin in the basket,she soon noticed her hair falling loose so she quickly tied it up,who knew her hair would fall fully to her back ,and face making her grunt ..

She turned around to pick the band,when her head met with a wall,no probably a chest,her heart in her mouth when she look up to see who it was.

" Y...your Majesty"Avina crowled in fear moving back,head bowed as she clam her fingers together.

The king looked at the silly girl in front of him a smirk on his lips as he planned to tease her..

" Rise your head"...

" The lowly one dare not"...

" Are you questioning my order,raise your head or may be you want me to snap it off".

Avina raised her head to quickly,the king was afraid it would fall,eyes wide open with surprise"y..your Majesty I didn't do anything wrong"..

" Yes you did"...

Avina was totally confused," t ..then I will go to the servants head to get the punishment,"...

She didn't even bother to bind her hair and made for the basket but the king words made her freeze..

" I didn't ask you to leave now did I "...

Avina turned back slowly looking anywhere but him,"your hair is long,love the texture and color "She gasps not expecting him so close she didn't even know when he came ...

" Avina you idiot what to expect he's a vampire lord after all"...

The king looked at the girl expression, his eyes glancing at tempting lips which were begging for a kiss.

" Have you ever been kissed before little one"...

" Y .your Majesty "...Avina was stunned, blushing in shame," that ..t..that..."

" I asked you a question little one , have any one ever kissed you before answer me honestly"...

"I...N..no"Avina answer softly,the king chuckled before grabbing her chin," little one you have caught my attention and am making you mine"...

" I .your Majesty that ....."

The king held her nape making her look upwards to meet his incoming cold lips on hers making her shiver,her hand move to his chest hitting in protest but he didn't stop,her tongue only tickled him and fuel the fire in him more...

"Open your mouth little one"...

As if compelled ,she open her mouth,and the king kissed her this time thrusting his tongue to taste her sweet cave,he groaned as he felt his member hardened in his pants....

Avina moaned in his mouth blushing in shame,his hand grab a fist of her hair as he kiss,nip and bit her lips then suck hard earning a sweet moan from her ..

" Little one,any one who dare to touch you in this palace will face my wrath,you can only be my woman"he whispered in her ear,Avina tensed up hearing his possessive tone...

Pecking her lips twice he flashed before her eyes, disappearing out of the attic, leaving Avina to calm down her emotions...

Few minutes later Avina fingers held her throbbing lips,as the fearful look on her face vanished replaced by an evil look,she bought out a black pearl big enough as a child's palm then whispered some words making it glow.

" Dear child ,how is it"....

" Mother,dearest the first task has been completed,the king has taken the bait".

" Good,good as expected of my daughter you never fail me hahahaha "laughter erupted and Avina eyes turned black,half of her beautiful face replaced with a skeleton look as she smirked wickedly.....

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TBC....