Nick’s POV “Lady Annabelle is not taking visitors today.” Nicholas and I are standing in front of Addy’s room, but it looks like seeing her is not going to be as easy as we thought. “Are you her lady’s maid?” Nicholas demands. “Go back inside and tell her that we are here to see her. I’m certain she will make an exception for us.” “No exceptions. Lady Annabelle was quite clear.” The maid standing before us speaks with a cold, expressionless tone, her red gaze completely devoid of any emotion. However, it’s obvious she isn’t a vampire like Nicholas because she has pointed ears and translucent, pale skin. With her long, silver hair, I’m not sure if she’s an elf or a demon, but either way, she’s creeping me out, and I feel weird leaving Addy alone with her. “Come on, Nicholas. It’s ob

