Gideon “Congratulations, Prince Gideon, on a well thought out treaty. I’m happy to continue our alliance for the next ten years,” King Dorian said, shaking my hand. We stood outside his castle, dwarfed in the shadow of the ancient structure where the vampire coven made their home. The dark stone, aged wooden doors, and crenellations along the top made me feel like I’d stepped back in time a few centuries. “So are we, King Dorian. But if I may ask, why did you specifically request that I handle the negotiations? My father is still the Alpha King,” I asked him. This has been nagging me since Father told me I would be coming on this task. He smiled, his fangs just slightly showing when he did so. “I did the same when your father was getting ready to take the Alpha King throne, Prince Gideo

