A Shade of Vampire 2: A Shade of Blood by Bella Forrest

Author:Bella Forrest [Forrest, Bella]
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3
Published: 2014-01-02T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 28: Derek

What the hell am I doing here?

The Black Heights was the last place I’d expected to find myself. I hated the mountain caves and their network of dark tunnels. They brought memories of desperate times.

Still, I followed a guard through well-lit stone corridors to the cell where Claudia was being held. The Cells had changed drastically since the last time I’d visited. Much had been done to develop the caves. Flat, concrete flooring, electricity, doors… those were just some of the modifications that made the place feel more like the interior of an actual building instead of dark, dank caves, void of life and light.

The guard stopped in front of a gate—or at least what looked like one. White-blue rays formed the bars keeping Claudia prisoner.

“What are those?” I asked, pointing at the bars.

“The structure of these bars is complex, but I do know that they consist partly of UV rays, your highness,” the guard responded.

“How many of these types of cells do we have?” I was curious.

“Three. We rarely ever have vampire prisoners.”

Of course. The Cells are mainly for humans after all. He pressed a button and the rays retracted. I entered the cell and found Claudia sitting cross-legged on top of the small cot. Her blonde mane made her round face look small. Her blue eyes were set on me. She was wearing a simple white smock—a contrast to her garish outfits. The simple getup and the lack of makeup made her look like a regular teenager. A seventeen-year-old with old eyes, eyes that have seen too much…

The bars closed down behind me, imprisoning me with her.

“Just call when you wish to leave, prince.”

I nodded and waved him off. I focused on the beautiful blonde before me.

“The almighty prince pays me a visit. What did I do to deserve such an honor?” If she was resentful of me, she was hiding it. Her golden lashes fluttered, a playful grin forming on her lips.

“I wanted to ask you a question.”

“Oh?” Her head tilted. “Ask away then.”

I hesitated. Why am I here?

She stood up and moved toward me, studying me. “You’re always so tense, Prince Derek. That’s your problem. You don’t know how to loosen up like your older brother does.” She brushed her fingers over my cheek.

I stepped away from her, revolted by her touch.

“When was the last time you lay with a woman?”

Every night since Sofia left. I’d had Vivienne send me a girl or two to keep me company in my bedroom. Without them, my chambers reeked too much of Sofia. Even with other women to distract me, she was still on my mind.

“I could help loosen you up,” Claudia offered.

I pushed her away before she could lay a hand on me. “That’s not why I’m here. Sit down, Claudia. I wish to discuss something private with you.”

Her brows rose. “Something private.” The idea obviously delighted her. “This ought to be interesting.” She turned her back on me to return to her cot.

I was surprised to find the back of her smock bloodstained.

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