Asteria D´Angelo With everything ready, Stavros took us to the royal portal, and we stepped into it with our royal cards. Zane´s was brand new, and I loved the way he proudly presented it. Knowing that he got to experience what a real family, real love, security, and happiness were would bring me comfort if the mission fails. I laced my fingers in his and smiled. The royal portal in the vampire realm took us to one of the safest areas in the realm, close to Sergei´s castle. I looked around and saw a cab. I raised my hand, and the vehicle stopped. "Where to?" he asked, Zane looked at me and he smiled. "Can you take us to The Crimson Velvet, please?" I said, and he nodded. "Fancy hotel..." he said, and we nodded. "Not from around here..." The man locked eyes with me in his direction,

