51 - Kinda Dangerous

Katie’s POV

Cold air swept across the room. And that led me to take a whiff of what’s in front of me. The Duke had this distinct smell of an ancient western suburb area, if that made any sense. Or if that even exists.

But his Duchess..

I sharply turned my head toward her. The Duke took notice of it and smirked. “Ah! Right. Wolves have a very very sensitive nose.”

‘She’s human?’ I subtly mind-linked Vlad, and he answered with a quick, ‘Yes.’

I looked at her, more like stared at her almost lifeless body. Pale and thin. She was almost like a vampire, which is why I didn’t think it was strange when I saw her the first time. The Duke must’ve drenched her with his bloodlust, or maybe because the ballroom was full of vampires that it hid her human scent.

She glanced at me and then looked away.. Constantly gulping with her fidgety hands. For a human, it is a feat to even stand up! Why.. How on earth did this happen?

“So, Lord Schultz? Can I?” The Duke arrogantly tilted his head.

“You know very