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Chapter 24: Aftermath
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Bound to the Vampire's Heir Chapter 25: Isaac's Inheritance
Astor Manor was a vast structure. Below the level where the siblings stored their meals was a deeper basement. This level was open only to Mrs. Astor. Isaac and Arabella were familiar with the space only from their education as children. For them, it was a place of fear and pain. Occasionally, Mrs. Astor would take her board of trustees there. This became habit particularly when she did not want to be challenged. Such a meeting was happening now. The stone floor and walls made each voice at the long table echo. As they interrupted and overtook each other the sound became cacophonous. Mrs. Astor, seated at the head of the table, leaned back in her chair, removing herself from the bickering. Isaac stood behind her. He had changed clothes, looking much more casual than his standard dress. He wore no jacket or tie and his sleeves were rolled to his elbow. A spatter of red had dried on his collar and his face was still hollow. The circles under his eyes had faded slightly
Bound to the Vampire's Heir Chapter 26: Switching Sides
Isaac growled, baring his teeth. Cyril smiled faintly, cupping Isaac's face. His thumb rested on the corner of his stained mouth."Don't go anywhere near her," said Isaac through his teeth."Looks like Mummy hasn't done a good enough job on you. I remember when thrall made you a monster. Either totally compliant or absolutely feral. You were so much fun to play with.""Times have changed.""Right. You picked a toy that is breakable, so now you have to curb your urges. Lavinia is more work than she's worth." Cyril used his thumb to pull Isaac's lower lip down, sighing. "You should have just used her just like the others and been done with it."Isaac bit down, making Cyril whip his hand back and let go of Isaac's arms. Isaac fell backward, holding onto the stone wall behind him for support. Cyril looked at his thumb, putting it to his lips to stop the bleeding. "That's more like it. So when I go looking for Arabella will I find your little pet?"Anger coursed through
Bound to the Vampire's Heir Chapter 27: Homecoming
Lavinia only spent a few days recovering in the operating room. Once she was no longer concerned about tearing her stitches, Lavinia told Arabella that she was ready to return to the manor."Are you sure you're ready?" Arabella asked. "The manor is still occupied. The guests have not yet left."Lavinia nodded. "I need to go back. I can't stay here, and I won't go back to the factory.""As long as you know what you're doing," Arabella said. She helped Lavinia to her feet, assisting her in getting out of the office and into the waiting carriage. As she boarded it, Lavinia could see the look of discomfort and suspicion on the driver's face. Though he said nothing, he seemed incredibly wary as the door closed. He knew his cargo was forbidden, but he would not willingly speak against Arabella."Tell me again what you saw," said Arabella quietly. Lavinia looked forward to make sure the driver had his eyes on the road. "When he was under her thrall, he wasn't himself. His
Bound to the Vampire's Heir Chapter 28: Seeing Isaac
Arabella went back to her room, bringing Lavinia with her."This place is still crawling with monsters," Arabella said. "It has only been a few days. I doubt any of them have even noticed a change. You should stay here for now. No one will come in here. I'm going to talk to him one more time. Just to make sure."She watched Lavinia take a seat on the bed, slowly untying her hair. "Arabella, everything will be fine. know I can do this. I know I can save him.""I know," Arabella wrung her hands. "I know. I just worry about both of you.""Go. Talk to him. I'll be here.""When he comes in here I'll be right outside. In case anything happens.""Nothing will happen."Arabella nodded and headed up the hallway, letting the door close behind her with a click. Lavinia stayed sitting on the bed. She tucked her legs up under herself. Now alone, she took a deep breath. She let the worry flow through her. It was impossible now to deny that she loved Isaac. She was bound
Bound to the Vampire's Heir Chapter 29: Marco is Missing
"Are you sure?" Isaac asked."Well I don't exactly want you feeding on anyone else, now do I?"He smiled, rolling his eyes. Isaac lowered his mouth back to Lavinia's neck. This was the gentlest he had ever been with her. There was almost no pain as he bit down. The feeling of static was muted and it spread slowly. As the two of them knelt on the ground Isaac began to hold more of his own weight. He raised his hands to Lavinia's waist, pulling her closer. She put her own hands through his hair, holding him close. When he pulled away his face was clean and the circles under his eyes had faded. He looked much more present, his eyes bright."This was incredibly dangerous," Isaac said. "What if I had hurt you? What if you couldn't break my mother's control?""I wasn't worried, Lavinia said. "At the ball, I could see you peering through. I knew you were still in there. I knew you didn't want to be doing it but you had no choice.""This was still foolish. I could have killed y
Bound to the Vampire's Heir Chapter 30: Lurking in the Hallway
Isaac leapt to his feet, making Rosie jump back. He did not look at her. "I need to go," he said.Lavinia stayed on the ground with Rosie. "We can't just leave Rosie like this. This scratch is still bleeding.""There is no we. You'll be in danger if we go. Stay here with Rosie.""You are not going on your own," Lavinia said incredulously. "You are nowhere near your usual strength. I'm coming with you."Isaac looked like he wanted to argue, but stopped as he saw the stern expression on Lavinia's face. "Fine. We'll take her with us then," he pulled a cover off one of the pillows on the bed and handed it to Lavinia. "Keep pressure on her. I'll go get a carriage ready.""Carriage? We need to find Arabella.""There is no way he hasn't found her already. He's most likely already taken her to Castle Brogan."Lavinia carefully folded the pillowcase and held it to Rosie's side. "Can you stand?""I think so?" Rosie wrapped one of her arms over Lavinia's shoulders and let
Bound to the Vampire's Heir Chapter 31: Castle Brogan
Getting Rosie down the stairs was an ordeal. Isaac returned within minutes. He hurried to the top of the stairs, hair and clothes dripping wet. He stood a few paces back, looking expectantly at Rosie."Look, I am not exactly enthused about this either," he pushed his hair back, spraying water. "But this is a long staircase and it is pouring outside. I promise I'm not going to hurt you."Isaac extended his arms toward Rosie. Tentatively, she took his hand and let him pick her up, the arm supporting her back also keeping pressure on her wound. Rosie turned her face in towards Isaac's chest, gritting her teeth. Watching Isaac carefully descend the stairs, Lavinia felt a flash of warmth in her chest. It was not jealousy. The position had no air of romance or even tenderness. It was purely functional, but revealed a tendency towards altruistic affection. Isaac held the small girl so naturally, as if he had carried someone down these stairs a thousand times and would do so a th
Bound to the Vampire's Heir Chapter 32: The Rooms at Castle Brogan
The door swung closed on Isaac and Lavinia with a click. They had been ushered into a warmly decorated room. In the center was an enormous four-poster bed. Over it was a thick duvet with intricate red embroidery. Beside it was a loveseat and two plump ottomans. Lavinia sank into the loveseat, letting out a breath. Isaac stayed frozen just inside the doorway. "Oh, sit down." Said Lavinia. "I'd think you'd be good at this.""Excuse me?"Lavinia sighed. "Clearly Mr. Brogan thinks we were invited to the ritual or wedding or whatever they're forcing Arabella into.""We should not be wasting time sitting here and-""Isaac, it will be much easier to get her out of here if we are welcome guests. For the time being, we just need to accept their hospitality and wait. When the time comes we will get her and run. "He looked at her incredulously. "How did you come up with that so quickly?""When you work under constant scrutiny you get good at reading people. Mr. Brogan do
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