Reforming Her Vampire by Marie Medina

Author:Marie Medina [Medina, Marie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Five

Sean found Gregor lounging on an oversized fainting couch in an equally oversized gazebo nearly half a mile from the castle, almost at the very edge of the formal gardens. The number of wine decanters lying around gave him pause. Gregor looked up as they approached, his gaze traveling slowly over Iris. Sean stopped a few feet away and made introductions, feeling uneasy because of the lethargic, almost gloomy expression on Gregor’s face. Gregor did not seem to want guests, and he almost wished the man had written back and told him not to come. But Gregor rose and gave a partial bow before extending his hand to Iris. She slid her fingers into his palm, and Gregor kissed her hand, finally smiling, if only for a second.

“She’s lovely, Sean. You’re a lucky man,” Gregor said before his expression turned glum. To Iris, he said, “I believe I missed a wedding a few days ago. Forgive me. I haven’t been in the mood for seeing happy people for some time now.”

“I’m sorry to hear that, my lord,” Iris said.

Sean couldn’t hold back his concern. “Is something wrong? I would’ve given you more time to respond, but you were the one who suggested I drop by before leaving the area.”

Gregor sighed. “I may not be good company, but I’m glad you’re here.” He briefly glanced to Iris before saying, “The man I love is someone else’s mate. I kept telling myself I was fine, but it’s not working anymore.”

“I’m so sorry, my lord,” Iris said before Sean could manage to react. “That must be so hard.”

“It is, my dear, it is,” Gregor said. “People keep telling me I’ll find my own mate one day, but you’re the first person to acknowledge how hard it is for me. Except for Kit, of course. He was kind to me even after I acted like a spoiled child.”

“Kit?” Iris said.

“Christopher. That’s his name, but everyone calls him Kit.”

Sean gaped at Gregor he finally made the connection. “Byron’s mate? Your ward? The little fox shifter that Maggie raised after … well, the tragedy.” Byron and Erik were cousins, and Sean vaguely remembered the couple being at Heather’s wedding. Kit didn’t seem like Gregor’s type at all, but he could see how years of watching over the young man might’ve inspired affection in Gregor.

“Yes,” Gregor said quietly.

“I’ve been around him several times, my lord. At family functions,” Iris said. “He’s very kind. Your feelings are easy to understand.”

Gregor let out a deep sigh. “You’re the only person not telling me to snap out it, so to speak, and that’s making me want to do exactly that.” He gave his robes a once over, shaking his head as he tried to smooth some wrinkles but failed. “So rude of me to…” He trailed off with another shake of his head. He pushed his long, dark hair out of his face, his expression clearing some. “Byron and Kit were at your sister’s wedding, but they stopped by to visit Maggie beforehand.

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