We had a deal.

Octavius

I enter my office, close the door, and let out a breath I didn't know I was holding. As a vampire, I don't need to breathe to survive, but it's one of the few habits I still have from my time as a human. I lock the door and slowly walk towards the window. It's getting late, the Elite will be arriving shortly, and the guards will bring the rest of the humans with them. I didn't want things to escalate like this, and I didn't plan on the argument in the dining room either.

I wanted to see her, but the whole encounter between Ocean and that servant left me speechless. When she willingly handed over her life to the servant, the look on her face will forever be etched in my memory. She has no idea how much she means to my brother and me, even if he'd never admit it. I look up at the sky, wondering how the ceremony will end and if Ocean will hate us even more tha