chapter 22: High Lord Sentinel vs West guard

~ Lumiére's POV ~

Arin's presence in the room was enough to make it feel smaller than it already was. His towering height and broad build made him appear like a mountain of muscle.

The Sentinel uniform he was wearing only seemed to amplify his intimidating presence. Lumiére couldn't help but wonder if it was designed that way intentionally. The uniform lacked subtlety, it was meant to attract attention anywhere and instill fear, just as Arin was doing now.

Arin turned sharply to Lord Ramona, “ Fucking tell me why your guards are lurking around my Sentinels, around my perimeter!” he spat at Lord Ramona.

Lord Ramona was a warrior himself and was obviously not going to back down. He squared his shoulders facing Arin with the same intensity the other man had. If there was anybody who could look down on any vampire, it was Arin, His Head Sentinel. The guy had no sense of fear and respect in him.

As Lord Ramona stood his ground, Arin's anger seemed to reach a boiling point. His voice rose