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00:00As he pulled her hips flush against him.
00:03In my last life, seeing them like this would have felt like a knife twisting in my gut.
00:08I would have been jealous, furious, heartbroken.
00:13But now, looking at them, my heart was still.
00:20I heard Isabella's soft sobs.
00:23Will Grace be angry with me for interrupting your bonding?
00:25I know I shouldn't be living here, but it's so dangerous outside, and I'm so scared!
00:29Don't be ridiculous.
00:30Mortlock's voice was firm.
00:32I owe you. Grace will have to understand. Your safety is more important to me than in any ritual.
00:36A smirk touched my lips.
00:42I let out a loud, dibberic cough to announce my presence.
00:45Sorry to interrupt you two. Please, continue.
00:49Isabella's eyes widened in panic the moment she saw me.
00:52She scrambled off Mortlock's lap in a fluster,
00:55nearly tripping over her own dress as she hastily smoothed it down.
00:59Her hair was messy, cheeks flushed, and she looked utterly flustered.
01:04Mortlock awkwardly let go of her, his hand withdrawing from under her clothes.
01:08A flash of triumph crossed Isabella's face, before she quickly replaced it with a look of fear.
01:17Grace, you're back.
01:19Mortlock cleared his throat.
01:21I was just checking on Isabella. She wasn't feeling well.
01:24I didn't say a word.
01:25My gaze swept over Isabella, and landed on the necklace around her throat.
01:29The Verster family heirloom ruby necklace that only the prince's official mate was worthy of wearing.
01:34I'd never once worn it in my past life.
01:37Isabella noticed my stare, and touched her neck.
01:40Her expression all innocence.
01:43Oh, this...
01:44I just thought it was pretty and wanted to try it on.
01:47I'll take it off right now.
01:49She made a slow, deliberate show of reaching for the clasp,
01:53her eyes fixed on Mortlock.
01:56Grace.
01:57Mortlock said, a hint of a Nairian's in his voice.
02:01Don't fuss over such small things.
02:03She just likes pretty things.
02:06Don't take it off.
02:09It suits you.
02:13Both of them stared at me, clearly not expecting that reaction.
02:17You don't mind?
02:19Isabella asked, testing me.
02:22Why would I mind?
02:23You both think it suits you, right?
02:26Then keep it.
02:30Mortlock's brow fronted.
02:31Grace, you don't have to play these strange games with me.
02:34I told you, Isabella is just like a sister.
02:38If you're so concerned about a necklace, I have a surprise for you.
02:43He walked to a nearby sofa and picked up an exquisite box.
02:47Remember that vintage wedding dress you had your eye on?
02:50I had it brought in from Paris.
02:52He raised an eyebrow, a slight smile on his face.
02:55You can try it on tonight.
02:57It was the dress I had once dreamed of,
02:5919th century French court style, made of the finest silk and lace.
03:04But now...
03:06Let Isabella try it on.
03:09We're about the same size, aren't we?
03:13The color drained to Mortlock's face,
03:16replaced by anger.
03:21Grace, what is the meaning of this?
03:24I had this made for you!
03:26I turned to leave, tossing a final comment over my shoulder.
03:29I'm busy.
03:31I'm sure Isabella won't mind trying it on for me.
03:35After all, the vampire bride who would eventually wear that dress wouldn't be me.
03:40Mortlock let out a bitter laugh.
03:42He shoved the dress into Isabella's arms and said loudly,
03:45Fine, have it your way, Isabella.
03:47It's yours.
03:51Isabella gasped, a mix of surprise and coyness in her voice.
03:55If I wear this, won't I look just like the prince's bride?
03:59I didn't stay to hear the rest.
04:01I went to my room and started packing the few things that were mine.
04:05Back in my room, I pulled a folded piece of parchment from my dress.
04:09It was the exploration permit I'd just secured for the Aether Ruins.
04:14The Aether Ruins, the legendary burial grounds of the ancient vampire dynasties.
04:20Countless crystals of power lay buried there,
04:22and it was my only chance to find the strength to restore the Vance family name on my own.
04:27In my last life, I'd pinned all my hopes on Mortlock, never thinking to rely on myself.
04:33How foolish I was.
04:35I unfolded the permit.
04:37The date was clear.
04:38In seven days, I would be free of this prison.
04:47Grace, I need to see you.
04:52It was Mortlock.
04:54I quickly hid the permit.
04:57Come in.
04:59Grace, your attitude today was off.
05:02Why the sudden indifference?
05:03I looked at him, a bitter irony rising in my chest.
05:06Isn't this what you wanted?
05:07A mate who isn't jealous?
05:10Who doesn't argue?
05:11Who doesn't cause you any trouble?
05:13Mortlock opened his mouth, but no words came out.
05:18Finally, he managed.
05:22I...
05:22If there's nothing else, I'd like to rest.
05:25I said, turning back to my wardrobe.
05:27Wait.
05:29Actually, I came to ask you for something.
05:33I need to borrow the Vance family heirloom for a while, he said, his voice hesitant.
05:39The blood agate.
05:40The blood, agate, the treasure passed down through generations of my family, with the power to nourish a vampire's core
05:47and amplify their strength.
05:48It was one of the last precious things we had left.
05:52I turned slowly to face him.
05:55Why?
05:56It's for Isabella.
05:57He said, his tone growing serious.
06:00Her bloodline is flawed.
06:01She needs the agate's power to stabilize it.
06:05Without it, she could...
06:09Die?
06:10I finished for him, my voice flat.
06:13Yes, Grace.
06:15You know she saved my life.
06:16I can't just abandon her.
06:17In my past life, when he asked me this, I agreed without a second thought.
06:20I did it to please him, to prove how understanding I was.
06:22But now I no longer had to play the part of the perfect mate.
06:25Fine.
06:26Surprise flashed in Mortlock's eyes.
06:29Really?
06:32But, I added with a cold smile,
06:34it will cost you your entire prized collection of rare blood.
06:38The look on Mortlock's face frozen.
06:40His collection was a priceless library of top-tier blood sources, aged for centuries.
06:44To trade it for a single agate was an outrageous demand.
06:47A flash of anger crossed his face.
06:49But then, as if a thought struck him, a smile curled his lips.
06:52I see.
06:53He said, stepping closer.
06:55You're jealous, aren't you?
06:56What?
06:57You're acting cold on purpose to get my attention.
07:00You made an unreasonable demand because you don't want to give the agate to Isabella.
07:04His smile grew wider, more confident.
07:06Grace, you do still care about me, don't you?
07:08I was almost stunned by his arrogance.
07:10But this was good.
07:11I couldn't afford any complications,
07:14not until I was strong enough to stand on my own.
07:16Let him believe his own delusions.
07:19Fine.
07:19I accept your terms.
07:21Mortlock said magnanimously.
07:23My entire collection of rare blood for your blood agate.
07:25I was surprised he actually agreed.
07:27It seemed Isabella meant even more to him than I had imagined.
07:30Also, there's a ball for the blood nobility in two nights.
07:34I want you to come with me.
07:35I was about to refuse when the door was pushed open.
07:39Isabella stood there, wearing the French wedding sewer.
07:44The silk and lace clung perfectly to her figure, accentuating every curve.
07:50Mortlock, what do you think?
07:53She asked, twirling gracefully so the white skirt bloomed like a flower.
08:00Exquisite.
08:02Mortlock breathed, his admiration clear in his eyes.
08:06A sweet smile lit out Isabella's face.
08:08Then, feigning innocence, she pretended she had just overheard our conversation.
08:13Oh, are you talking about the ball?
08:15A flicker of hurt crossed her face as she looked at me.
08:19Grace, are you going?
08:22Or are you not going because you hate me?
08:26The words were perfectly chosen to trap me.
08:30I met her eyes calmly, a faint smile curving my lips.
08:36Since you want me there so badly, I'll go.
08:44Isabella's face stiffened.
08:46She tried to keep smiling, but her jaw clenched tightly,
08:49teeth almost grinding as she forced the words out.
08:52Really?
08:53Then, I'll look forward to attending the ball with you, sister.
08:57It must be difficult watching your own mate with another woman.
09:03The ball was held at Ravenboast Keep.
09:06Vampire nobles drifted through the Grand Hall in their finest attire,
09:09dancing to elegant music.
09:12I stood alone in a corner, dressed in a deep blue silk gown,
09:16coldly observing the scene.
09:18The center of attention, of course, was Mortlock and Isabella.
09:22She stayed glued to Mortlock's side,
09:24and their intimacy drew countless envious stares.
09:34It seems Prince Morton truly favors his little savior.
09:37He's completely ignoring his own mate.
09:41So the rumors are true.
09:42The Prince and Grace really don't get along.
09:48The whispers reached my ears,
09:50but I pretended not to hear.
09:55I sipped my glass of blood,
09:57my mind only on the Athol ruins,
10:00now just six days away.
10:03Lady Grace.
10:09I find such gatherings tedious.
10:14Oh, I understand.
10:17It must be difficult
10:19watching your own mate with another woman.
10:29What were you saying to my mate?
10:32Why don't you share it with me?
10:34I didn't answer.
10:36Just kept drinking.
10:38He was about to say more
10:40when Mordok appeared,
10:42with Isabella still in tow.
10:45His sharp gaze fell on the other vampire.
10:48What were you saying to my mate?
10:50Why don't you share it with me?
10:53The vampire was from a minor house.
10:56Terrified by the Prince's area,
10:58he bowed quickly and scurried away.
10:59I looked at Mordok,
11:01at that possessive display,
11:03and felt a familiar mix of emotions.
11:06It was always like this in my past life.
11:09He would always choose 2-3 over me,
11:12yet he never hid his possessiveness of me.
11:14That whiplash was the source of all my pain.
11:20By the way, Grace.
11:22Mordok said,
11:23leaning close to my ear.
11:26His voice held a hint of guilt.
11:29I need to ask you something.
11:33What is it?
11:34I was hoping you could wait a little longer
11:36before moving in.
11:37Isabella is staying there now,
11:39and it would be hard for her to adjust so suddenly.
11:41I hope you can be understanding.
11:44The consort's chambers.
11:46The rooms that should have been mine
11:48as his bonded mate,
11:49now occupied by Isabella.
11:51And he was asking me,
11:53his wife,
11:54to give up my own chambers
11:56for his savior.
11:58Of course.
11:59I said,
12:01a faint smile on my lip.
12:03I knew you'd understand.
12:04Mordok beamed.
12:06Just as the last flicker of feeling
12:08in my heart died out.
12:10A sharp whistling sound
12:11cut through the air.
12:14Look out!
12:17A silver-tipped bolt
12:19shot down from a high window,
12:20aimed straight for Isabella.
12:24Mordok reacted in a heartbeat.
12:27The bolt grazed his shoulder
12:29and embedded itself deep
12:30in the opposite wall.
12:35But it wasn't over.
12:36A second and a third bolt followed,
12:39and the hall erupted into chaos.
12:42Run!
12:42Everyone get down!
12:46Nobles screamed and scattered.
12:51In the stampede,
12:52someone shoved me hard,
12:54and I lost my balance,
12:56stumbling backward.
13:04Just then,
13:05a bolt flew in from the side,
13:06striking me in the left shoulder.
13:08Ah!
13:14Searing pain shot through me.
13:16The silver began to eat at my flesh
13:18like liquid fire,
13:19and my vision blurred
13:20as I nearly passed out
13:21from the agony.
13:22I clutched the wound tightly,
13:24blood seeping through my fingers
13:25and staining my blue dress
13:27a deep, gruesome red.
13:28Through the chaos,
13:30I saw Mordok
13:31clutching Isabella
13:32protectively in his arms,
13:33one hand gently stoping her hair
13:35as she trembled
13:36against his chest.
13:37Shh!
13:38Don't be afraid.
13:39I'm right here.
13:40No one will hurt you.
13:41Mordok!
13:42I was so scared!
13:45I know, baby,
13:46but you're safe now.
13:47I'll always protect you.
13:49Just breathe, okay?
13:50Look at me.
13:51That's it.
13:51You're my everything.
13:52Don't leave me.
13:53Never.
13:54I've got you.
13:55His voice was heartbreakingly gentle,
13:57full of warmth and tenderness
13:59he had never shown me
14:00in either lifetime.
14:02He hadn't even noticed
14:03I was on the floor.
14:07Lady Grace!
14:09You've been hit!
14:09Only then did Mordok's head snap up,
14:12his eyes widening in shock
14:14as they finally landed on me,
14:16bleeding on the ground.
14:19For a brief moment,
14:21something like panic
14:23flickered across his face,
14:25but the pain had already
14:26swallowed me whole.
14:28I slipped into cold,
14:29suffocating darkness.
14:31I woke up three days later.
14:33My vampire healing
14:34had purged the silver poison,
14:36but the wound still ached.
14:39I was lying in my own bed.
14:41Through a crack in the curtains,
14:42I could see the deep night outside.
14:46My lady!
14:47You're finally awake!
14:48I'll go tell the prince at once!
14:54Don't.
14:59Where is he?
15:04The prince has been with Lady Isabella
15:06these past three days.
15:07She was badly frightened
15:08and has had a high feverish since.
15:14I closed my eyes,
15:15a bitter taste in my mouth.
15:17Just as I expected.
15:20Even when I was poisoned
15:21and my life was uncertain,
15:23Isabella was still
15:23all that mattered to him.
15:29I'd like to rest.
15:44Grace,
15:46I heard you were awake.
15:47Are you alright?
15:50Mira moved to open the door,
15:52but I stopped her.
15:54When I didn't answer,
15:56Mortlock didn't get angry.
16:00I'm sorry.
16:02I should have protected you better that day.
16:07I'll make it up to you.
16:09Anything you want.
16:12I listened in silence,
16:14a scornful feeling rising inside me.
16:17It was always about making it up to me.
16:19How is Isabella?
16:31She...
16:31She was terrified.
16:32She's still running a fever.
16:34The physician says she needs someone with her
16:35to feel safe.
16:39So, I...
16:40Go back and take care of her.
16:45I finished the sentence for him.
16:51Grace,
16:52I promise,
16:53as soon as she's better,
16:54I'll spend all my time with you.
16:56I said nothing more.
16:58After a long silence,
16:59I heard his footsteps
17:00walking away.
17:01The moment I disappeared around the corner,
17:04the hole filled with laughter again.
17:08Did you see that?
17:10She actually told me to keep the necklace.
17:12Mortlock,
17:13I'm so happy.
17:16My spoiled little princess.
17:19Come here.
17:37You're really mine now.
17:39Only mine.
17:40I love you so much.
17:43Yes, baby.
17:44You're the one who makes me happy.
17:46That ruby looks perfect on you.
17:55I returned to my room,
17:57picked up the bag I'd packed long ago,
17:59and walked down the long corridor,
18:03out the gates of the keep,
18:05and into the night.
18:16I never looked back.
18:19Goodbye, Mortlock Versta.
18:22Deep in the shadows of the Aethel Ruins,
18:27my blade sliced through the last specter.
18:32Its ghostly blue fire vanished into the air.
18:35A month of this had reforged me.
18:37The scars from the silver poison had healed,
18:41replaced by a sense of power I'd never known.
18:45Every fight,
18:46every brush with death,
18:47had brought me closer to my true self.
18:50I was about to press deeper into the ruins
18:52when a familiar voice called out from behind me.
18:55My body went rigid.
19:00I turned slowly.
19:02Mortlock was stepping out of the shadows at the ruins' entrance,
19:05his black cloak whipping in the night wind.
19:09Why would you do this?
19:11Why did you write Isabella Lez name on the blood bond?
19:15Why did you lie to me?
19:19Lie to you?
19:22Isn't that what you wanted?
19:25Now Isabella is your bonded mate.
19:28You can finally be together.
19:30Officially.
19:31That's not what I wanted!
19:33Grace, I never said I was leaving you!
19:38Then why was Isabella living in the Consort's Chambers?
19:41Why was she the one you protected every time we were in danger?
19:44And where were you when I was at Death's Door?
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