The next morning, Theodore woke up in Alistair's arms. He looked up at Alistair and noticed that his eyes were still closed. He took the opportunity to admire Alistair, he was so perfect. He couldn't believe that someone as perfect as Alistair would ever like someone as flawed as him."Can I open my eyes now?", Alistair asked in a bemused tone. Theodore immediately closed his eyes and pretended to sleep."pretending to sleep huh?", Alistair rolled on top of him and kissed him.Theodore fluttered his eyes open, "good morning", he said as he smiled at Theodore."Good morning to you too, how was your night?","fine. I slept well, thanks for asking","don't you have to go to the palace today?", "I do actually and I am running late", "I will tell the servants to make you breakfast, go take your bath","ok", Theodore said as he stood up, he winced a little as he stood up. "You are still hurt?", Alistair enquired. "a little", "I am so sorry", Theodore bent down to kiss him."stop apolog
Over at Olivia's house, she had just woken up and the doctor was examining her while her parents stood by the side waiting anxiously."is anything wrong doctor?", her father asked."not at all. She is perfectly okay just like the other victims","Olivia sweetie are you okay?", her mother asked as she fussed over her."I am fine mother","do you remember what happened to you last night",her father asked."no father, everything is a blur. I don't remember anything about last night", Olivia said as she tried hard to remember last night. All her efforts proved abortive. She only succeeded in giving herself an headache."don't try to force yourself to remember, everything is fine now. You are safe", her mother comforted her.The doctor packed his bag and left the room after instructing her parents to call for him if anything happened."oh! My dearest daughter. I was so worried last night thank goodness you are okay. Do you feel pain anywhere?", Olivia shook her head in response."Good. The
Theodore and Fife looked at each other, Olivia remembered? How could she remember what happened last night? Didn't Alistair wipe her memory?"What! She remembers what happened to her last night?", the king asked the guard."that's what she said, your highness", the servant answered."Call them in", the guard bowed and left to call Olivia and Betty in."This is very good news, isn't it?", the king asked Theodore and Fife."yes it is","a most pleasant news, your highness", they both answered nervously.They stared at each other anxiously as they waited for the ladies to come in.Olivia and Betty entered the throne room. "your highness!", they both greeted the king. He nodded in response to them."How are you feeling now Olivia?",the king asked Olivia."very fine. Your highness","that's good to hear. You said you remembered what happened last night?","yes I do. At first I couldn't remember but after some thinking and with Betty's help. I finally remembered everything","wonderful! Pl
"That's because Ralfe was at the party and if I hadn't reported it, he would have reported it himself. He would never miss an opportunity to advance himself", Fife explained to Theodore."why did you help me then?","I wasn't helping you","You weren't?","no, I was hiding books that contained real information about things that could truly harm Alistair","What about the garlic then?","garlic doesn't harm vampires, it just makes them irritated. I allowed you see it because the king would have gotten suspicious if we hadn't reported anything to him","i see. I feel a little foolish","don't be, I am really sorry for keeping the truth away from you. I just wanted to keep Alistair safe","how long have you known Alistair?","for some years now","don't you feel uneasy about the fact that he feeds on human blood","do you feel uneasy Theodore?", Fife asked him."a little. I can't help it, I also feel sorry for those who have been attacked by him","it's normal to feel that way Theodore,
+18Theodore hid the book behind him, "nothing", Alistair walked up to him, Theodore tried to struggle with him but it was of no use, Alistair was much stronger than him and he easily overpowered him. Alistair glanced at the open glass shelf before he looked back at Theodore. Theodore averted his gaze guiltily. "I remember telling you not to touch those books as a matter of fact I told you that you could read any book in this library but these books are strictly forbidden","I know and I am sorry for disobeying your instructions, my curiosity was just too strong. I am sorry Alistair","did you find what you were looking for in the book?", Alistair whispered into his ear. Theodore nodded as he gulped at Alistair's dark tone.Alistair drew him closer and opened the book. "Let's read it together, shall we?".The book was full of explicit drawings of naked Men in different sexual positions, Theodore was aroused by the images.Alistair reached under Theodore's shirt and pinched his nipples
"Elena? She is just a friend", Theodore answered. He wondered how his parents had learnt so quick that he had gone to the ball with Elena. "a friend? Since when?", his mother questioned further."since recently, she was bored so I asked her to accompany me since you two didn't want to go","Theodore, you know the kind of person she is right?","yes I do. She works in a brothel. But I remember that you told me never to judge people, didn't you mother?","yes I did. You are right son, since she is your friend invite her to dinner one of these days, okay?","okay mother","have you had anything to eat?","I ate at Alistair's place","okay then, go take some rest till it's time for dinner", Theodore nodded and went upstairs."this is what you wanted, isn't it?, for him to be happy and live a normal life", lord Dixon said to his wife."yes, this is what I wanted, for him to be happy and leave the confines of his room, it's all I ever wanted and now that it is happening, I feel so fulfilled
The doctor arrived and checked Theodore, "how is he doctor?", Martha asked."the fever is back again. I hope we are able to get him through this", the doctor said as he started bringing out his medical supplies. Martha stood by as the doctor with the help of the servants tried to bring the fever down. She waited anxiously and prayed for Theodore to get better.Theodore had always been a sickly child, his childhood had been filled with sicknesses and most times, it had been unclear whether he would able to make it. She prayed that he would be able to make it this time. He still had a lot to live for, her boy couldn't die now, he just couldn't.The doctor finally finished, "how is he doctor?", his parents asked."the fever has gone down but he has gone into a coma","oh no! How long do you think he will be in a coma?","I cannot give you a definite answer, he is very sick and it could take some time. I have instructed the servants on how to take care of him and I will drop by regularly
Theodore opened his eyes, he looked around him. He saw only his mother and Elena."What are you doing here Elena?", he asked. His voice was raspy and rough."I came to see you of course. How are you feeling?", Elena replied as she stroked his forehead."where is Alistair? I heard his voice. Where is he?", Theodore stood up and tried to look for Alistair."be careful dear, don't stress yourself you just woke up from a coma", his mother said as she made him lie back on the bed."where is Alistair?", Theodore asked again."he just left with Fife, they have been here for a long time, they went home to freshen up. They will be back soon", Elena tried to calm him down.The doctor rushed in, one of the servants had gone to fetch him. He examined Theodore."it is a miracle", he told Martha. Lord Dixon entered the room, he had gone out previously and on his return back home, he was informed that Theodore had woken up. He quickly rushed to the room to confirm it."Theodore, are you okay?", he a