After a short recess for lunch, the group was back in the Royal Vampire’s library to continue their research on interspecies mating and procreation. Everybody was busy reviewing books and scrolls as the afternoon sun entered the library. Dust motes swirled in the slanting sunbeams, mingling with old leather’s rich, musky scent, as a palpable buzz of excitement electrified the air.
Charles’ eyes danced over the ancient script, his brows furrowing and relaxing as he deciphered the faded ink.
Unable to contain her curiosity, Eliza crept closer to him, her footsteps whisper-soft on the creaky wooden floor.
“Charles, you look like you’ve discovered a secret. Spill it!” Eliza’s voice was light but edged with unmistakable eagerness.
Charles jerked up, his eyes widening in surprise, the book n
