Vampire Royals 5 by Leigh Walker

Author:Leigh Walker [Walker, Leigh]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: CMG Publishing LLC

“Did His Highness leave any other instructions?” I asked.

“He left us with very clear orders, my lady. We are to protect the castle and guard you with our lives.” The sentinel bowed. “I would like you to know that I am at your service. We all are.”

“Th-Thank you.” I put the letter in my pocket and headed down the hall. I shouldn’t have been surprised by what Austin had said. Still, the fact that both he and Eve were gone—and I was here, actually running things on my own—necessitated a strong cup of tea and about five croissants.

Also, I wondered what he might need me to do. I wished he’d been more forthcoming. My head swam with various scenarios. I couldn’t imagine what the task might be…

But more than anything, I just wished he were with me. The night before had been amazing, but I ached painfully in his absence. As I’d told him, I needed him like air or water. When those needs weren’t met, things got complicated.

Lost in my thoughts on my way to the kitchen, I almost ran smack-dab into Robert. He wore a dark tunic and pants, a detour from his normal business-casual attire.

“Where are you off to?” I asked.

“I’m going to fight, my lady.” He raised his chin and straightened his shoulders. “His Highness has allowed me to bring Rose. He said her strength will serve them well out on the field, as will her senses.”

“What?” I clutched his arm, surprised and not at all glad to hear the news. “Is that safe?”

Robert nodded. “I don’t mean to be crass, my lady, but I expect that she’ll enjoy it. It means she gets to…” He looked away.

But he didn’t have to finish the sentence. He meant that Rose would be able to feed.

“Ah, I see.” I shivered. “Are you comfortable escorting her?”

He glanced back up, his face softening. “It’s my honor. I’m happy she’s able to move forward—it will be good for her to leave her room. I’m bringing several guards with me, as instructed by the prince. I can assure you that you and the other humans will be safe.”

“Of course.” I forced myself to smile at him. “Come see me when you get back. I want to hear all about it.” But truthfully, the idea of Rose being set free to attack the rebels made me feel sick.

“Of course, my lady.” He bowed and was gone.

A full breakfast buffet had been laid out in the kitchen, along with tea service. I put Beast down and fed him several pieces of bacon. He ate them happily, but then he sat there, studying my face.

“You can tell I’m upset, can’t you, boy?”

He whined, understanding me perfectly. He was probably surprised that I hadn’t already heaped a plate with food for myself. I sighed and sat down on the floor across from him. “It’s just that Austin and Eve are gone. And now Rose and Robert are going out there. It’s going to be terrible. People are going to be hurt, lots of them.

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