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Gone By Sunrise: (Chapter 6)
Chapter 6: The Cost of Curiosity
Adrian disappeared into the shadows as swiftly as he had arrived, leaving Damian standing alone in the moonlit square. Anger and frustration boiled within him, but he forced himself to stay, watching the village come to life even at this late hour. He observed the humans from a distance, their laughter and mundane conversations a stark contrast to his own existence.
Eventually, with a heavy heart, Damian decided it was time to return home. The walk through the forest felt longer than usual, each step weighed down by the events of the evening. As he approached the palace, he sensed something was amiss. The air was thick with tension, and the usual stillness of the night was replaced by an unsettling silence.
Entering the grand hall, Damian was greeted by a sight that made his blood run cold. His father, Victor, stood at the head of an angry council of vampires, their eyes blazing with disapproval. Behind them, Adrian lingered, looking unusually uneasy. Their mother,...
Adrian disappeared into the shadows as swiftly as he had arrived, leaving Damian standing alone in the moonlit square. Anger and frustration boiled within him, but he forced himself to stay, watching the village come to life even at this late hour. He observed the humans from a distance, their laughter and mundane conversations a stark contrast to his own existence.
Eventually, with a heavy heart, Damian decided it was time to return home. The walk through the forest felt longer than usual, each step weighed down by the events of the evening. As he approached the palace, he sensed something was amiss. The air was thick with tension, and the usual stillness of the night was replaced by an unsettling silence.
Entering the grand hall, Damian was greeted by a sight that made his blood run cold. His father, Victor, stood at the head of an angry council of vampires, their eyes blazing with disapproval. Behind them, Adrian lingered, looking unusually uneasy. Their mother,...
