BITE ME ONCE, KISS ME TWICE

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yor Lockwood. It was no accident that a bustling port had developed in such an elevated location; the mount

walls, and a waterfall staircase. Firebend's economy thrived, primarily driven by wood crafting, arm

ignificant role in the city's design. Most structures imitated the tall, slender form of the grasses that enveloped them. Alongside the elegant buildings that

w defining traits, Stonewick had evolved into a vibrant mosaic of diversity, continually bringing its resident

brown eyes now held worry, and I wondered if anyone could find me attractive in my current state. In my younger years,

o shave it off. As I took a deep breath, my hand absentmindedly caressed the beard, reminiscing about elegant memorie

face. She had been part of my family's service for over a decade, but her attempted seduction of me in the

tructed her, my disappointment evident. Although Camille spoke calm

been an unpleasant experience for her, and sleeping in a place where vampires had once resid

rowed in confusion. "Excuse me?"

n is awake," she res

nds in my pockets. I took a deep breath, trying to find the right words to express my thoughts

ud, frustration seeping into my voice as I raised it,

d, unable to provide

the return of their true leader. After the Great War between humans and vampires, they had tried to sustain them

her trembling hands. I felt a pang of guilt for the woman; the awakening of the true v

t think I can continue working there," she co

ealing with Kensington had taken their toll. I regretted the impulsive decision to subject a woman of such grace to

her. In the confines of the mansion, even the finest chef couldn't provide her with such a satisfy

dashed her excitement. "After breakfast, let's go toget

d she protested, "Why? Why would yo

eath. The shock on her face didn't deter me. I couldn't allow that despicable individual to harm

dle this, Mr. Mayor," she admitte

ur situation. "For now, I need you to keep this matter strictly

mination clear as she rep

was a grave threat to our town, and as the Mayor, it was my responsibility to protect its resident

tian Kensington would be treacherous, but I couldn't afford to back down. I had to fac

and said, "Gather your things, Miss Barnett. It's

d began preparing for the journey. We would face the dangers together,

ponsibility on my shoulders. The fate of the town rested on our actions, a

f I was trem

scared?" Cam

" I