Chapter 9

Aldric's POV

“Yes,” I say and step into the kitchen. That strange pull she has over me is compelling me to move forward. It’s almost as if I have no control over my own limbs. “I am sorry I didn’t come to say hello right away. Vesper said you were asleep.”

“I can’t sleep at night,” she says.

“Of course. You’ll get used to it.”

She nods. “I guess so. I didn't really like it to be honest.”

"The daylight?"

Her head keeps bopping up and down. "It hurts my eyes and stings my skin."

"You're just not used to it. You need to go outside. You need sunlight. It's good for you."

"Maybe," she says and starts to chew the inside of her mouth.

“Are you okay?”

“I don’t…I don’t know what to do.”

“Whatever you like.”

“No,” she says and shakes her head. “No, it doesn’t work that way.”

“Why not?” I take the seat on the bench opposite her and try to ignore her enticing scent. I just fed, and still my mouth waters for her.

“Surely I have duties? If I’m not to be your or Vesper’s donor, then I must do somet