Beautifully Broken Predator

~I haven't forgotten nor have I forgiven.~

With heavy steps, Esmeray walked away from the Vampire King. Warmth left her heart with each step that took her away from Vladimir.

She hadn’t even known him for a full day but the limited time she had spent with him, had made her feel alive and now while parting ways with him, Esmeray felt like she was fading away in the darkness again. Vladimir's presence had consumed her, she hadn't drifted away for even once in his presence. She didn't feel lost when she was with him.

Esmeray hugged herself as she rubbed her hands over her arms while walking aimlessly in the forest, it was just now she noticed how cold this night was. Why hadn't she felt the cold when she had been with that silly Vampire? Why had she felt safe with him?

Her job was done then why was she still here? What was stopping her from creating a portal and returning to her rusty mansion?

"Have I done the right thing by leaving him at Maeve's mercy?" Esmeray whispered looking u