Damien tried to help Vienna escape the spotlight. "What news have you, Mother? Father told the council this morning that almost all of the foreign dignitaries you have invited to the wedding are attending. Who are we missing?"
Vienna's ears perked up. She was desperate to hear information about her family and the evil vampire emperor who had them in his grasp.
"Almost everyone has responded, yes. It is going to be the event of the century." Queen Anne was harsh on most topics, but her eyes sparkled at the mention of the wedding. "I have decided that we should hold the ceremony in the main church in the village. It will be actually good for the villagers' morale. We are having it demolished first, of course. But will not that be pleasing? It has that old-world charm, with all that stained
