I pushed back in my chair slightly, causing its feet to scrape against the stone floor. But I didn’t get up, because I knew that if I did, Jajaras and Reginald would ensure I never escaped. But I desperately wanted to stay as far away from Ambrus as possible now, because it was becoming increasingly clear to me that he had lost his mind.
“You look scared,” said Ambrus. “There’s no need to be. I have zero intention of harming you. In fact, I want you to rule alongside me as my queen. We can rule the world together as half-vampires. How does that sound?”
“Horrible,” I said. “Why would you want to do such a terrible thing?”
Ambrus sighed. “I thought you might react this way, but very well, let me explain my vision to you. I don’t mind having to explain it, because I love talking about my v
