Chapter 111

**GWEN**

The night seemed to be endless and so was my uneasy heart. Ashton hardly spared me a glance, even as we danced. It was as if I was there but to him I was not existing. With each step we made on the dance floor, you the onlookers everything was alright, but between us we knew there was war.

Immediately the dance came to an end, the gathering broke out in a loud cheer, howling at the top of their voices as we bowed and Ashton led me out towards the staircase that led to his throne. His hands not leaving mine.

“That was a wonderful performance, I must say, Ashtin.” Cane a familiar voice just before we approached the staircase.

I felt Ashton tense, the hand holding mine tightening as we came to a stop and very slowly he twisted around with me to face the same man I had danced with before whom Tyler confirmed to be the Vampire King.

“Vladimir,” Slurred Ashton, forcing on a smile.

“Oh, come off it, Lycan,” Thhe man waved, smoking port which he exhaled into the air. The dance went