Chapter 36

 Dragomir paced his father’s study. He dreaded telling the great Count Dracula that one of his sons disobeyed his orders. Being the oldest was such a difficult position to be in. He was expected to oversee his younger siblings in all matters. It was far too taxing a position with no real promise. After all, it wasn’t as if he’d ever really inherit their massive estate. Dracula was immortal. This made being the oldest son a burden more than a privilege.

Doru had always been a little rebellious, especially when it came to defending Dracula’s bastard son, Wadim. Dragomir would have stopped him if he’d been privy to his plans. As with many matters of family, he was told too late. Doru confided in the youngest of their family, Cosmin, instead. When, after a few weeks passed and Cosmin heard nothing from Doru, he’d approached Dragomir with his concerns. So, now Dragomir stood awaiting his father. He was eager to get it over with but dreading