Rose

Theo POV

               Two weeks had gone by while we stayed under the protection of the vampire king. I was shocked to see the changes occurring before my eyes. Roni’s presence had brought life back into the castle. My father was still dark and brooding, with a new passion for sarcasm.

               Nikola seemed to grow more comfortable after his altercation with one of the guards. It was a younger vampire, only about 150 years old. He had been convicted of his crimes 30 years ago serving in the guard since. To be honest, it was an oversight my father and I were both guilty of.

               Luckily, I was following at a distance when the altercation began. I was impressed with Niko’s ability to remain calm when the vampire was cle