Chapter 132: Grandson

*Grandson?*

Eden had never mentioned having any family. Had he known that Taleisin was his grandson? And the Wiccan who cursed the lands, had that been Eden’s father? The grief in the man’s eyes as he told the story made her think that was the case.

“He… would not have parted with such a thing unwillingly…” Taliesin said, “P-Please… tell me what happened to Eden?”

Adolph seemed tense beside her. She glanced at him with a little nod and he relaxed just enough to remain where he was, though his hand still rested on his sword.

“Eden pretended to serve the vampire queen,” Laurel said calmly. “He killed most of her generals and orchestrated an attack on the main castle. He did kidnap me from the imperial city to lure Adolph into the vampire lands. He said he was using me as leverage… He also said that he’d planned to allow Adolph to fall into a rogue state from our separation.”

Taliesin shook his head, “Of course… The curse of a blood aura…”

Adolph stiffened. He wanted to keep her from t