Intoxicated by the pleasure of her first kill, Charlotte was on cloud nine. Almost hundreds of pitiful sired ones in rags were kneeling before her, trembling with fear.
Rory was held carefully by Liam, as her body was adjusting with the powerful venom of her sire's blood. Charlotte chuckled at astonished crowd,
'All of you will be free from now on. Only Goddess Sanguis rules will be applicable on you.
Arrange a flight for their transfer, we are leaving for America."
Her to the point command was followed by a vicious growl.
'You can't leave, little one."
'Oh, yes! I have to deal with my soulmates first. What about I reject both of you together? After all, world don't end here!"
Charlotte sneered, giving them a reality check.
'Try me, little one. I will hunt you down."
She brushed off Eric's blazing fury, her inner wish slipped out of her mouth.
'Just like you did last time!"
Before this went any further, Liam intervened.
'I want to ask your permission, my sire."
He took Rory's hand in his hesitantly.
'We love each other, please approve our relationship."
During the most stressed period of her life, this news came as a gust of fresh air.
'Finally, something good has happened. I am so happy for you, Liam. May Goddess bless your union."
Back to her usual self, Charlotte hugged both of them at once. At least life provided her a much needed chance of happiness, she was not ready to miss it.
'We will arrange a grand party for both of you. And yes, registration in admin office too…."
Charlotte was listing the preparations, suddenly whole crowd knelt down again. She turned to saw the Vampire King Bahman Adino coming, flanked by the two guards.
'Sired ones have no right to have families, they are solely made for their Master's services."
Casper's lively countenance darkened at his father lord's stern order. Charlotte bowed her head in respect.
'Only sired ones? I have heard that the girls of Royal family also don't have a right to be mated."
She faced him with absolute courage and bravery. King Bahman's face changed for a second but how could he be called a King of he was unknown to self control.
'Personal matters of the Royal family are not common people's problem. You must have studied this in school."
Heavy atmosphere was tensed with cold war between the King Bahman and Charlotte but none of them was ready to back out.
Meanwhile, Beta Noah came with letters, presenting them to King, Casper and Eric respectively. Instead of explaining the reason behind these, he howled and dashed out in opposite direction.
King Bahman eyed his official, who chased the trails of that hyperactive werewolf.
'Rest of the matter will be discussed in a private meeting. Go back to work!"
Murmuring audience left dejectedly, not willing to miss the live action.
For the past two centuries, the Royal Vampires were so secretive that they even hid their heir so naturally, this drama was the source of entertainment for the whole Kingdom.
…
All of them gathered in the King's lavish chamber, addressing this matter seriously.
'It's not the first time for a vampire girl to have two mates. Most commonly, girls choose to stay in their kingdom, as werewolves have several chances in fated mates.
My son Casper is Charlotte's first soulmate. You should back off Alpha Eric."
King Bahman straight forward speech gas lighted Eric.
'These bookish reasonings can be applicable in your kingdom but we believe in fair competition.
Goddess blessings aside, one must be eligible for this bond too."
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'I am far better than you, animal!"
Casper blew up, countering Eric's statement. Eric stood up, a sly grin adorned his handsome face.
'This matter will be solved soon. You have received your invitations, see you."
He grabbed Charlotte's hand and signaled her to come with him.
'Star will stay here."
Her other arm was then firmly grabbed by Casper. Out of blue, Charlotte's sensitive hearing caught an agonizing shriek.
'Angie! Where is she?"
She inquired in sheer panic. Main door flung opened by growling Noah, with horrified Angie in his arms.
'I have found my mate, Alpha. I want a raise."
Noah's glow was heavenly, he was glimmering after discovering the bounty of nature.
Witnessing this absurd pairing, Charlotte stepped forward in bewilderment.
'Angie is a human, Beta Noah. Are you sure about this?"
Noah's elated wolf surfaced to reply her.
'Yes, Luna. I am hundred percent sure. She is the mate that Moon Goddess chose for me."
'Do something, Prince Casper. I don't want to go with this beast."
Angie's plea remained unanswered as Noah threw her on his shoulder and dashed out. Eric leaned towards Charlotte and whispered,
'That's how a mate should be treated, little one."
A jolt of electricity slithered down her spine, she got his obvious hint.
'You wish!"
She jerked off both hands and strode out of the King's chamber with Eric. Liam's pressing matter was demanding her undivided attention. Moreover, temporary accommodation of sired ones had to be arranged before sunrise.
Before exiting, Eric lips' corners lifted in a mean smirk, he shot a provoking glaze at Casper, who was helpless in front of his father lord.
'Why do you never consider my wishes? For Goddess's sake, I am your only son!"
As soon as departed couple was away at safe distance, Casper burst out in frustration.
'Every thing I am doing is for your own good."
King Bahman was disappointed at his son's impatience.
'For my good or for this throne, father lord? I am tired of listening the same excuse for your every precaution.
I didn't say anything when you send me away, to figure out every thing alone. I was supposed to be a Prince but you never lend me a single penny from your endless bank accounts. I worked my ass off for food and shelter."
Casper was panting hard, carried away by the tornado of emotions.
'It was your idea to be friends with your food. Your sensitive nature is none of my business. Man up, Casper! Don't behave like a kid who is never satisfied with his parent's efforts."
If it was any other occasion, Casper would have shushed by the King's commanding tone but this was do or die for him. Charlotte was his soulmate and he was ready to fight till the end…