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The corner of his mouth lifted. “Then I will kill everyone you hold dear, until you do.”

With that he was gone as quickly as a passing breeze. Leaving me alone in the shadowy alley to contemplate my fate.

I came to this city to steer people on the righteous path. Instead I found a monster. A monster that the church believe had been eradicated centuries ago. There was texts on vampires, but I didn’t pay much attention to them. The father said it was unnecessary studies.

Perhaps that was my true mission. An evil like that could not be allowed to walk this earth. How many people had he killed? How many people would he kill? How many people had he turned? Could he turn people? Were there more? I never felt more inept in my life. I knew nothing about this creature, let alone how to kill it.

I looked over at Charlie’s body as Sister Mary Agatha’s voice rang through my mind.

“One must know their enemy before they can defeat them.”

That’s what I would do. When he came for me, I would go with him, and study him. So I could kill him. I would rain the wrath of God on the spawn of the devil.

CHAPTER THREE

Dracula

My penthouse was located in the center of downtown. Normally, getting home after a hunt wouldn’t be a problem, but tonight was a different story. That sweet little girl who tried to exorcize me had me all riled up. The second I tasted her blood, I knew exactly who she was. Long ago, a gypsy foretold of her coming. A promised hero to their plague. The legendary three brides of Dracula, but there were no three brides. Just one girl with three bloodlines. One girl who was meant to vanquish me.

But they weren’t the only ones who knew of magic and curses. I took their prophecy and twisted it. So she wouldn’t be the hero they longed for, but a blight on all they held dear. An enhancement to my power. A perfect mate for darkness. She was my queen. The irony of her being so devote made me chuckle as I traveled across rooftops.

The girl tried to exorcize me. Like a common demon. I didn’t know whether to be insulted or impressed by her bravery. She stood there, chest all puffed out with nothing more than beads and a book for protection.

My intrigue grew when my compulsion didn’t work on her. The devote little church girl seemed to be immune to my powers. That on its own compelled me to take the girl. Then I bit her.

Another thing the legend got wrong was a vampire’s bite. It didn’t feel good or bring people pleasure. We were tearing into their flesh. Most screamed, and those that didn’t kept quiet because they were compelled to. But not her. It aroused her almost as much as it aroused me. I was going to enjoy tainting her pure heart.

Leaping off the edge of the Claremont Hotel, I flew through the air and landed on the roof of Crane Tower.

In less than twenty-four hours, this would be Dawn’s home. That was her name. I heard it in her thoughts as I drank her blood.

That sweet, sweet flavor coursed through my veins, filling me with the urge to fuck. Desire and perversion were a part of what I was, but this was different. I didn’t just want pleasure, I needed it. So bad that if I walked home amongst the people of this city, I would’ve left behind a trail of ravaged, torn open bodies.

Yes, I was a God among men, but the men outnumbered me greatly. One thing humans were good at was banding together. No one liked dealing with angry, murderous mobs. All supernatural beings maintained a low profile. It was key to our survival. So traveling around with unsatiated urges was not a bright idea.

Thankfully, I had other means of satisfaction. One of which greeted me when I climbed down and walked through the sliding glass door into my penthouse.

“Good evening Sir, how was your hunt?”

Remley was one of the first I turned. He was who took care of my estate while I slept. And now he would take care of another interest.

Without a word, I leapt over my sofa, rushed across the room, tore open my trousers, pushed Remley on his knees and shoved my cock in his mouth. He gagged at the suddenness while I groaned as the feel of his hot tongue.

This wasn’t the first time I’d assaulted him. Remley knew what I wanted. He quickly adjusted to my violent intrusion and bobbed his head, like the loyal servant he was.

I threaded my fingers through his blonde hair and yanked on his head. Forcing harder and quicker movements. While I enjoyed the feel of his mouth, my cock was aching for more. He sucked and choked on my cock, struggling to keep up with what I was demanding. While his mouth wasn’t enough to satisfy my needs, it did allow me to reign in some control.

I pulled my cock out from Remley’s lips and stroked his cheek. “Who do we have in the room?”

“Kathrine, Molly, and the delivery boy you grabbed last week.”

“Kathrine is still alive?” She went limp last night when I fuck and fed on her. I assumed she was dead. We did have her for over a month.

Remley tipped his head back and forth in a maybe nod. “She’s alive enough.”

“Fine.” I waved my hand down the hall. “Bring them out.”

Our prisoners weren’t what I would call prime pickings, but they would have to do. Now that I’d had a taste of sweet Dawn, I doubted that anyone would be prime pickings.

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