The Vampire Queen by Brandi Elledge

Author:Brandi Elledge [Elledge, Brandi]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-1-912775-10-1
Publisher: Aelurus Publishing

Chapter Sixteen

An hour later, Stephan had come to escort me to the ballroom. He had made a couple of inquiries on my attire. He couldn’t figure out where I got something so exquisite without visiting my grandfather. Since Stephan had this uncanny ability to know when I was lying, I just shrugged and said, “I really can’t remember.” And that was the God’s honest truth. I couldn’t remember which alley it was, or what street I had poofed us to. I know it was somewhere near Macy’s, because someone had passed us on the street talking loudly on their phone about the excellent deals they just bought at the store, but the exact location was a mystery even to me, and because my prevarication was wrapped in truth, he seemed to buy that I didn’t remember where I picked up the beautiful dress.

“Well, you look stunningly beautiful.”

His eyes traveled the length of me and there was such a hunger in his gaze. Finally he cleared his throat as he stepped up beside me to escort me. He was still staring at me as I hooked my arm through his and dipped my head shyly as I walked beside him. On the way to the throne room, Stephan commanded me again to lay my revengeful plot of killing the Queen to the side.

His words sternly entered my mind. “Remember that we have to wait until the time is right. If you lose your temper or act hastily, then everything we’ve done this far will be for naught.”

I gave him a curt nod, as we finally reached the throne room.

Akeldama’s estate was probably the second or third largest in America. It had to be a hundred thousand square feet, with at least thirty of that being different rooms for hosting, the rest was living space. Her throne room was made for entertaining and was easily big enough to fit every vampire in the States. Looking up to the wraparound balcony, I saw Dani for the first time, unabashedly flirting with two vampires. Her eyes met mine, and she gave me a small finger wave.

It wasn’t until Akeldama came in and sat on her throne in a flourish of burnt orange silk that somehow didn’t clash with her bright red hair that I was secretly glad he had commanded me to chill. I wasn’t on a kamikaze mission. When she motioned Dakin over to her throne, I knew all hell was about to break loose. I knew the moment Dakin leaned over to whisper something in her ear that the princess’s disappearance wasn’t going to be as cut and dry as I had initially hoped for.

Dakin walked over to us. “Stephan, our Majesty wishes a word with you.”

Giving me a light squeeze on my elbow, Stephan said, “Stay here and don’t talk to anyone. I’ll be right back.”

I tried not to show any worry on my face as Akeldama whispered into Stephan’s ear. He gave a curt nod and then remained by her side.

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