Prologue
Long ago, king Bartholomew married to Queen Elisabela Had an extra marital affair with a human lady, Ambrosia with whom he fell in love with on his quest to bring peace into the vampire realm.Everybody royal especially his wife, Queen Elisabela had refused the king's union with this human lady but the king went ahead to marry Ambrosia."My lord, your second wife, Lady Ambrosia has fallen into labor." The head maid informed the King.He waved her off with his hands, she walked out of the room."Elisabela better births a male child," said the queen mother, the moment she walked into the room."Mother, am scared for Ambrosia, she is only human." King Bartholomew voiced his concern to his mother, his heart full of concern for his human mistress.The midwife walks into the King's room"My Lord, Queen Elisabela has birthed a female child." the midwife bowed her head to the king and queen mother after delivering the news."How about Lady Ambrosia," the king asked the midwife."My Lord, our Lady is very weak at the moment, we just hope for a successful delivery," the midwife told the king, she walks out of the room."Mother are you okay," the King asked his mother when he saw her fainting, more like pretending to faint."She birthed a female child, then who will give us a male child," the Queen mother said dramatically"Mother, we still have Ambrosia, and" the king was cut short by his mother"How dare you, speak her name.No child of a human will rule this realm." The queen mother spat bitterly and angrily."Sabina Sabina" the queen mother called for the headmaid."Yes, queen mother" Sabina bowed her head"Give out gift to everyone and tell them the queen has birthed a child" the queen mother instructed.Days passed by, the King still awaiting the news about his lady, the kingdom was rejoicing in the birth of the princess but still awaits the birth of Lady Ambrosia's child.Some hope Lady Ambrosia's child would be a male child, some hope it will be female, cause they do not want a human heir.After days of awaiting the birth of Lady Ambrosia's child, the news finally arrived that she has birthed a male child.The midwife walked into the King's chamber to give him the good news."My Lord, Lady Ambrosia has finally birthed your child" the midwife informed King Bartholomew."What has she birthed and how is she fairing." The king asked the midwife."My Lord, my lady has birthed a male child"The midwife paused and took in a deep breath before continuing what she was saying"My lady isn't doing too well, she grows weaker as the day pass, we fear she might not make it." The midwife informed the king."Announce the birth of the child and inform everyone that there shall be a feast to celebrate the birth of the prince and princess." The king told the midwife."What about Queen Elisabela and Lady Ambrosia," the midwife asked."Inform them I shall come to see them in their Chambers before today's feast." The king replied to the midwife's question.The birth of the prince was announced, some rejoiced while some lamented about having a weak half-blooded vampire prince in the realm.Just as the king has promised, A feast was held to celebrate the birth of his children. His queen and mistress were also in attendance at this event. The king clicked his glass calling the attention of everyone."Good evening everyone, my entire household thank you for attending this wonderful gathering with us, I will also love to show you all your Future heir and give them their names."The king summoned for the two babies to be brought outside before his people."My daughter shall be my pride and my most priceless jewel born from the queen, Queen Elisabela, I shall name her Zella, My firstborn child, Princess Zella." The king raised his daughter while his subject rejoiced.The king gave Princess Zella to her nanny and took his son to present to the crowd."My son, my heir, and my pride, my second-born child but my first son born from Lady Ambrosia, I shall name you Aethelfrith, Prince Aethelfrith." The king announced, some rejoiced while some were unhappy seeing the king had named this half blood his heir.Everybody was busy rejoicing, When the king turned to see his lady bleeding heavily on the floor."Ambrosia, Ambrosia" The king called out then rushed to his Lady bringing the attention of everyone to themselves."Call me the doctor, now!!" The king screamed, he carried lady Ambrosia to her room still awaiting the doctor."Doctor, check her, she is bleeding." The king asked the doctor immediately as he stepped into the room."My Lord, please you and everyone should step outside for a moment while I examine Lady Ambrosia." The doctor said politely."How can I step out, when my love is lying on that bed looking lifeless?" The king screamed at the doctor."Am sorry my Lord, I shall proceed" the doctor said as he proceeded to check lady Ambrosia.The king was scared of the news that would come,he paced up and down the room anxiously.The queen had already sent the people home and thanked them for coming on behalf of the king."My Lord, I think it's time you say goodbye to lady Ambrosia." The doctor told the king as he bowed his head out of respect."What do you mean to say goodbye to lady Ambrosia? What's going on, I do not understand, can someone help me understand what the doctor has said." The king screamed,he moved closer to Lady Ambrosia's bed,he held her hand in his, looking into her eyes, both eyes filled with tears and pains."My lord" Lady Ambrosia coughed out blood,the king used his hankie to wipe the blood off her hands."Am sorry, my body is growing weaker by the day, I do not think I have much time left." Lady Ambrosia said, still in the king's arms."Ambrosia, don't say that please" the king pleaded."Promise you will always love and care for my son as your own Queen Elisabela." Lady Ambrosia reached her hand out for queen Elisabela to hold."My queen,I am sorry for entering your household and taking your husband but please help me raise my son right." Lady Ambrosia pleaded with queen Elisabela."I shall take care of your son." Queen Elisabela promised."And make him king when the time is right?" Lady Ambrosia asked queen Elisabela"Do you promise?" Lady Ambrosia asked again. The king promised immediately while queen Elisabela pulled her hand away from Lady Ambrosia. The moment Queen Elisabela removed her hands from Lady Ambrosia's hands, she gave up the ghost."Am sorry my king." The queen bowed her head out of respect, everyone followed suit making the king realize his lady was no longer in the world of the living. The king screamed out his lungs.The funeral of Lady Ambrosia was held, the realm has lost a great soul, the king seems to have changed after the death of his human mistress from being a kind king to a ruthless king.Three years later, The king and his most trusted council realizing the young prince Aethelfrith was also human and not strong enough to rule the realm decided to betrothe him to his brother's child, A very strong full blooded female vampire named Crimson.The king sent his son, prince Aethelfrith to another place to live and be trained into a capable king.Hello guys, please when you read the book can you please drop a comment or two, so I can know your thoughts, please guys let's be interactive
Aethelfrith's POV"Wait up, you are too fast, I can't catch up with you." I said to my best friend and brother, Leon while still trying to catch up with him."Why should I?See you at the house." He laughed then continued running.It was a daily routine for Leon and I to run round the forest every morning, we call it keeping fit but in reality we were just trying to train all our senses. I ran as fast as I could to get to the house before Leon. I entered the house, the maid giving me my face towel and bottle water, Leon following suit."That was a good run" Leon hit my chest playfully then chuckled."Yep, it could have been if you didn't cheat by using your powers ." I chuckled, dropping my face towel on the table."Aren't you going?" Leon aksed "Going where?" I asked him back"Today is your mom's death anniversary" Leon said "Ohh, that's right, today is really Lady Ambrosia's death anniversary but Leon you know I don't attend such occasions" I said, making a playful gesture with m
Aethelfrith's POVWe arrived at the event a little bit late, everyone was dressed in all black, mom's photography right from her childhood till her last picture was placed in every concern of the room. The room was decorated with her favorite colors and flowers.I was most shocked when I saw my own father and mother at the event."Didn't they hold theirs back at home?" Leon whispered to me "How would I know?, We are both here." I whispered back. We both walked towards them to greet them."My Lord and Queen Elisabela" Leon and I greeted in unison and bowed respectfully."I see, you have refused to come home" Father said looking directly at me."You could have atleast responded to our greetings first" I said, Leon pinched me on the hands.Father looked at me, challenging me to repeat myself again. I was about to let him know I don't fear him before mother stepped in."Aethelfrith sweetheart, we have missed you so much, when will you be home?." Queen Elisabela asked calmly."Soon mother
Aethelfrith's POV"A package is here for you" Leon shouted all the way from downstairs. I left my room, went downstairs to see what this package is all about."What's in the package?" I asked Leon"I wouldn't know, I haven't opened the package" Leon said, he opened the package. It was big picture frame, The picture on the frame was taken during my mom's anniversary. It was taken in the kitchen but I don't remember anyone apart from I and Tryamon in the kitchen. The picture shows us backing the camera."It's beautiful" Leon said still admiring the frame."It is but I don't recall anyone apart from the two of us in the kitchen that evening" I said still confused."Meaning you know her?" Leon asked"I don't really know her, I didn't even get to see her face but her voice was beautiful" I said to Leon remembering that evening and her."Do you like her?" Leon asked."How can I like someone I don't even know?" I asked back"There is a note at the back of the frame" Leon said handing the no
Aethelfrith's POV"She is here," I said to Leon."Who is here?" Leon asked as he moved closer to me."Tryamon," I said to Leon."How do you know that?" Leon asked, surprised."I can smell her, I can hear her talk and laugh." I told Leon.Without a second thought,I excused myself from the table and approached Tryamon. As I got closer, I noticed the same beautiful tattoo on her arm, just as I had seen in the picture, in my dreams and when I met her in the kitchen that evening"Tryamon?" I called out softly, unsure if it was really her.Tryamon turned toward me, her eyes meeting mine with a mix of surprise and curiosity. She recognized me, the man whose dreams she has been manipulating, but she hadn't expected to see me in person."Aethelfrith," she whispered, a smile playing on her lips. "I never thought we would meet like this." She smirked.I couldn't help but smile in return, relief washing over me. The connection I had felt was real, and now, finally, we stood face to face.As Tryam
Tryamon's POV"Aethelfrith, what a captivating name for a captivating vampire" I said to Bella, still sipping my wine."Who's that?" Bella asked curiously."The half blooded vampire I met at the death anniversary dinner yesterday" I told her.Bella raised an eyebrow, clearly intrigued by my statement. She leaned in closer, her eyes shining with curiosity. "Tell me more, Tryamon," she urged.I took another sip of my wine, savoring the rich flavors before continuing. "Aethelfrith is unlike any vampire I've encountered before," I began, a hint of excitement in my voice. "His presence commanded attention from the moment he walked into the room. He exuded an air of mystery and allure."Bella's interest grew, and she leaned even closer, her eyes widening. "What was he like?" she asked, her voice barely a whisper."I didn't really see his face,he was behind me the whole time" I whispered to her.I"I want him," I announced outloud."Just like that?" Bella asked with confusion written all
Aethelfrith's POV"Should I call her, should I not call her" I contemplated to myself while plucking out the flowers in the garden."You have been doing this for hours" Leon said with anger and frustration evident in his voice.I glanced up from my task, a small smile playing on my lips. "Patience, Leon. Patience," I replied calmly. "I need to make sure everything is perfect before I reach out to her." Leon let out an exasperated sigh, crossing his arms over his chest. "You've been saying that for days, Aethelfrith. It's time to make a move or move on."His words struck a nerve, and I felt a pang of uncertainty in my chest. Was I overthinking things? Should I take a leap of faith and reach out to her? But what if she rejected me?I turned my attention back to the flowers, plucking a particularly vibrant blossom. The petals felt delicate in my hands, mirroring the fragility of my emotions."I can't help it, Leon," I confessed softly. "There's something about her that draws me in.
Crimson's POVAs I sat at the breakfast table in the palace, I couldn't help but feel a mix of excitement and nervousness. Queen Elisabela's suggestion to have breakfast here was a sign of the growing importance of my role in the royal family. Being betrothed to Prince Aethelfrith meant that this palace was becoming my second home, and soon I would officially become his wife.Turning to my father, a sense of determination filled me. I wanted to make the most of this opportunity and hasten the engagement and wedding process. With a smile on my face, I posed the question to my father, hoping he would agree."Father, why don't we hasten the engagement and wedding process?" I asked, my eyes shining with anticipation.My father looked at me with a mix of surprise and curiosity. He wanted to ensure that this was truly what I desired."Is that what you want, dear?" Father asked, his voice filled with genuine concern.I nodded my head confidently, a sense of certainty in my heart. "Yes, Fathe
Aethelfrith's POVAs I arrived at the art gallery, a sinking feeling settled in my stomach. I was about thirty minutes late, and my heart raced with the worry that I had missed Tyramon. As I entered, my eyes scanned the room, but she was nowhere to be found.With a mix of disappointment and apprehension, I decided to make the most of my time and immerse myself in the artwork. I strolled through the gallery, taking in the diverse range of paintings that adorned the walls. Each brushstroke and color choice held a story, inviting me to explore the artist's world.I walked slowly, my steps echoing in the quiet space as I absorbed the emotions and narratives captured in each piece. "Aethelfrith" Tryamon sweet and melodic voice called my name.I turned to face her, and my breath caught in my throat. Tryamon stood before me, radiating an exquisite beauty that words could not adequately describe. She wore a black short fitted gown with a high slit and an open back, revealing her elegant tatt