Chapter 250

• The tall and terrifying figure seems to move from the darkness towards me fluidly, only the horrifying glow of dark red eyes visible at first and locked on my face as he seems to grow larger with his progress towards me. I am rooted to the spot, held captive by that eerie gaze, and even Colton stiffens and bristles with this intimidating aura. It’s obvious this is not a normal vampire, and we can taste his power sparking the air around us.
• “Varro?” I ask with a timid shake of my voice, sounding feeble because he caught me off guard, but I inhale slowly to cool my nerves. Knowing I should show him no weakness. I am the Luna; I need to remember that.
• “Father might be a more appropriate title…. given that’s what I am to you.” His smooth and low voice is like honey on a warm cake, and despite myself, there’s something almost comforting about it when he adds that little, tiny pinch of charm. I push it down and remind myself of the decades of carnage at his hands, even if his reason is tangled up with me.