The Vampire Mate

Chapter 08

King Daniel's POV

"Where is Damien?" I ask one of the guards standing next to my golden jewelled throne. He steps forward and bows his head while he speaks to me. If it didn't show how much power I had when people bowed, I would stop them because it made it harder to understand what they said but it's so much better when people know how much authority you have over them.

"At home, sir, you told him you didn’t need him today." His nervousness was very present. It looked as if he wasn't even trying to hide his fear from me. He must be one of the guards that were taken from families. I dismiss him so he stands back in position and I don't have to look at his face anymore.

Most people were nervous to be around me. Not only do I have the power to kill them, I had the power to make them sit and watch as I command someone to kill their family. I have only done this a few times as a torture mechanism but of course, word spread of how horrifying it was.

"I'm not sure you'll want to see Damien after this information," Abigail walks into the courtroom followed by two more royal guards. She carries herself with pride down the red carpet leading to my throne before stopping in front of me and doing a curtsy. "Your Greatship."

Abigail became part of the castle when she was thirteen, just barely becoming a vampire. She was taken from birth when her parents were executed, and we later found out her father was a shapeshifter. She is frowned upon because of it of course but ever since she has been second in command with loyalty. However, Damien never fails to disappoint, and his ability is much more useful than Abigail's. That will be why he shall always be by my side for as long as I rule on this throne.

"What is it shapeshifter, what is this information?" She raises her head, a smile forming on her lips.

"A human girl has moved to the school in our town. She had Damien's scent all over her." I raise an eyebrow for her to continue. "The school has been teaching supernaturals for centuries. I think Damien and his family have told her of our existence. If I remember correctly a human knowing about us is illegal unless she is a mate, or they saved her life."

"I know my own laws, Abigail." I send her a warning look to remind her that Damien's work is a lot more important than her life and that she should know her place in this castle. "Maybe she was the brother's mate."

"I doubt it, Your Majesty, like I said it was mainly Damien's scent on her and I haven't heard of this human being in a near death experience."

Her argument was valid, that was for sure. She may not have had a lot of evidence to back this up but a crime like this couldn't take second chances.

"Bring me Colin!" On command the small, crooked vampire arrived at my side.

"Here, sir." He says readying himself to write the letter.

"Dear Young household,

It has come to my attention that a human is living with you and may know the secrets of the vampire/supernatural world. As you are aware this is highly illegal, and she shall be killed unless this human is a mate to someone of your household or was saved from a near death incident. Since I have not been informed of either, I am to believe that this human knows things that she shouldn't.

If she is not Alex's mate and is, in fact, Damien's, please allow him to come forward for his execution.

You have a week to decide if she is worth the trouble, then I will come to your house personally and dispose of her myself.

Your Majesty, King Daniel."

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Juliet POV

Knock.

I let out a loud, audible, grunt and get out of bed, making sure to stomp my feet, I open the door giving the person my deadliest stare. "What." I bluntly say to the hot morning demon standing in front of my door. Wait hot? No!

"Good morning to you too princess." His voice irritated me beyond words and if I were to hear it again, I would probably shoot out my ears. It just puts me in a worse mood than I'm already in, his voice as well as his face.

"Morning." I try to shut the door, but the freak's foot is in the way and he holds it open. Oh, stop being so strong Damien.

"Look, Juliet, I'm trying to apologise for being a dick." He rubs the back of his neck and looks at me sincerely. His hair was wet and the little water droplets fell from his messy hobbit hair and down his neck muscles and under one of his many plain black t-shirts that he always seems to wear. I had to direct my eyes so it didn't look like I was staring at how amazing he looked but by his laugh I could tell it was way too late. i***t!

"And waking me up at this unearthly hour is apologetic?" I ask raising an eyebrow and yawning. Oh great, I have what seems to look like a model at my door and I'm wearing an old top and pyjama shorts with bed hair and morning breath... Juliet, Jesus Christ, stop thinking about his appearance, why does it even matter if I look like a grizzly bear?

"It's 1 pm and if I let you sleep in any longer, I wouldn't be able to take you to see Mia." My eyes opened wide at the mention of my little sister.

"Excuse me?" it was a mere whisper. “How do you know where she is?”

Damien to pulled his famous smirk. “You have ten minutes to get ready or I'm leaving without you." He walked away from my door, smiling, whilst I just stood there with my mouth hanging. I slowly closed the door and went to my wardrobe. Still in shock about what is happening right now.

I pulled out a cute little dress. The top half was white with a lace floral pattern and the bottom had a blue floral pattern. I paired the dress with some white flats and just let my hair hang. Within what felt like two minutes I was ready. I pretty much run into the living room to find Damien standing against the counter, like usual.

"I'm ready!" I say cheerily with a big smile. He nearly spits out his red drink when he sees me, probably because I usually take forever getting ready.

"That was quick," he says looking at his watch. Damien downs the rest of his drink and places his hand on the bare skin l of my back to lead my outside. I hadn't gotten used to boy's coldness completely, so I was caught off guard a little but whether that was because of his icy touch or how nice he was being today is a mystery to me. It felt like soft tiny electric shocks were spreading up my back and around the rest of my body. The butterflies already in my stomach intensified and I was elated.