THE VAMPIRE CEO MATE

CHAPTER FIVE

London, 1850

The dark chilly streets were white with snow. It was an early January evening. The streets were filled with masses and the air was buzzing with excitement. A special event was happening at the Buckingham palace in London. Royals and Noblemen filled the streets. Among the crowd stood Ryan and his little brother Tyler. They managed to make their way to the palace. Only to be stopped by a guard at the entrance of the palace. The guard had been checking the invitations of guests as well as checking some names on the list given to him.

"Sir,may I see your invitation?". the guard asked Ryan.

Ryan reached into his pockets in search of the non-existing invitation paper and feigned surprise when he couldn't find it.

"Ahh, I seem to have lost it, how clumsy of me". he lamented. "My name should be on the list, please do check its Ryan Dragonoff if you may".

The guard went through the list and couldn't find the given name on it.

"I do apologise sir, but your name isn't on the list and that's means you are not allowed entering into the premises".

Ryan cast a glance at Tyler who had been standing beside him quietly the whole time. He raised his eyebrows at Tyler ,who knew what he meant. And not long after, the guard became less hostile .

"Ah, Mr Dragonoff , welcome and enjoy your evening" . the guard said stepping aside for the two men to enter the palace.

"Very good, you would be a master of mind control very soon".Ryan said complementing Tyler.

"I am quite sure that when mama and papa asked you to train and take care of me, they surely didn't mean in this manner". Tyler said as he tried to keep up with Ryan quick steps to the grand ballroom. Tyler was very careful when it came to his brother, he knew his brother had a bad side. He tried to do all that his older brother requested of him even though it meant for them sneaking into the banquet hosted by the Queen of England, he would do it.

"Mama and Papa knew what they were getting themselves into when they told me to train and take care of you. Besides, what you did was for a good reason ".

Tyler rolled his eyes,"You know you're a bad influence, right?".

"You're learning, are you not".

"Well, I suppose so".

"Well then, mission accomplished".

The event was taking place in the grand ballroom. The Queen was busy talking to foreign diplomats and other guests. Ryan always made it an habit of attending all the ballroom event even though he was never invited.

The ballroom was large, decorated with gold trimmings. Two large dining tables were set at the far side of the room and a big space was made in the middle for dancing. Guests were already dancing the waltz, the women wore beautiful white ballroom dresses and the men wore their best suits including Ryan and Tyler. Ryan scanned the environment and he spotted Queen Victoria on her throne, accompanied by her eldest son, Prince Henry on her right hand. Ryan smiled at her and grabbed Tyler, and they both made their way to the Queen.

"Greetings, your majesty". Ryan said as he gave her a bow. Tyler also gave a bow.

The Queen smiled at him and said " Ah, Mr Dragonoff, my old friend, I'm always delighted to see you". The Prince gave Ryan a suspicious look. Ryan didn't mind the Prince because he was already accustomed to it. The Prince had always been suspicious of how close the Vampire and his Mother were. "And who is your dashing friend there?" she continued will looking at Tyler.

Ryan turned to look at Tyler, "Oh, how rude of me, this is my little brother, Tyler Dragonoff". he said while pushing Tyler slightly closer to the woman.

"Your majesty". Tyler greeted with a bow.

"How do you do, young man". Before he could answer, the Queen had shifted her attention back to Ryan. "Mr Dragonoff, I know of a young lady who would like to make your acquaintance".

"Oh, no your majesty, I couldn't...". Ryan said shaking his head.

"Nonsense" she interrupted. "She would absolutely adore you". The woman then gave Ryan a look only the two of them understood.

A evil smirk came up on his face and he moved closer to the Queen. "Tell me your majesty, who is this lovely young lady". By then he was already standing close to the Queen on her left side, leaning his ear close to her mouth so she wouldn't have to disclose her requests aloud.

The Queen then pointed to a loud and adulterous looking lady not too far away from them. Ryan smiled widened, for sure the lady was to his taste. The Queen noticed his smile and nudged him forward, "Why don't you dance with her, Mr Dragonoff".

He nodded," Your wish is my command, your majesty". He bowed to the Queen and started to make his way towards the targeted young lady, dragging Tyler by the arm along with him.

"Ryan, where are we going?".

"I'm going to fulfill a request for her, majesty, While you are going to have a dance while I'm occupied".

"What kind of request?. don't tell me it's something bad?".

Ryan paused in thought, "Is it still bad if the highest law in the country requests you to do it".

"Yes, it's still bad ".

"Well, I have to make a kill".

Tyler opened his eyes in shock, "Don't tell me you are the Queen on call assassin".

"Well, you could say that, it gives me a reason to kill".

"And you think that makes it better and reasonable".

"Hmmm" Ryan thought, he wasn't sure if it made it better. He had thought about giving up on killing people, but he enjoyed it way to much to stop. For some unknown reason his little brother words had him reconsidering.... he shook his thoughts and paused in front of a random young lady. "My lady, the young man with me would like to dance with you".

The young lady , a petite but beautiful blonde with beautiful emerald eyes, looked from Ryan to Tyler. Her friend standing beside her smiled and said,"Amy,it seems you got a suitor, why don't you dance with him". Amy looked at Tyler, he was kinda cute and she thought why not? She gave Tyler a curtsey greeting.

Tyler suddenly nervous and shy, "Good evening, my lady. you look beautiful tonight".

She smiled and answered,"Good evening,Sir. you look handsome yourself". She took his hand and lead him to the dance floor.

"So, what is your name, good sir".

"Tyler and you?", as they started to dance together.

"I am Amy William, it's nice to make your acquaintance". she answered.

"Likewise".

They continued dancing, all the while engaging in conversations. They both smiled and laughed as they talked to each other . They were enjoying themselves the entering time that Tyler did not notice that Ryan was missing. At that point, nothing else mattered, Tyler felt like they were the only two in the room. Eventually, a loud scream came out of nowhere interrupting them, Tyler turned to check what was going on, noticing that at the end of the room a young lady wearing only her corset, her hair looking disheveled and there was something red on her neck. The smell of blood soon filled his nose.

"What on Earth", that was the last thing Tyler heard Amy say before Ryan appeared in front of him.

"Tyler, it's time for us to leave", he said urgently dragging Tyler by the arm.

"Amy", but it was too late. Ryan had already flashed them out of the palace and onto the sidewalk. Tyler turned at him angrily, "What have you done?".

Ryan turned his face away from Tyler, "I couldn't carry it out, we have to leave immediately", walking away.

Tyler ran up to him catching up to Ryan standing in front of him angry and upset, "So because you got yourself into trouble, you had to ruin my chance at...."

Ryan laughed at his little brother, "Relax, I slipped her a piece of paper with our address on it ".

Tyler confused and surprised, "You ...."

"You're welcome, Tyler". he shook his head ,"Really, what will you do without me".

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Claire heaved a tired sigh as she stepped into her apartment. What a day..

Being anywhere close to the Dragonoff Corporation was becoming really exhausting. She had thought on resigning but she couldn't bring herself to do it. She wouldn't be discouraged after all hard work to get to where she is today all because of some..... Vampire or whatever the hell he is. She had to keep fighting and that required her to do more research on vampires.

She dragged her body to the couch in her living room, dropping her purse on the stool beside the couch and kicking off her shoes, she plopped herself onto the couch,sighed deeply and closed her eyes. Her mind going through her day, she had been on edge all day after what had happened in Ryan's office. Now that she was safely home, the edge slowly wore off.

Her stomach growled, it was about time she had dinner. Claire groaned at the thought of standing up and making her way to the kitchen to find something to eat. But the sound from her tummy was enough motivation for her to stand up. She opened her eyes just to see someone standing in front of her, observing her closely. She screamed at the top of her lungs.

"Shhhh, I come in peace", Tyler said holding his hands up in surrender. He attempted to come closer to her, she crawled up to the side not knowing she was getting to the edge, she fell over and crawled back screaming.

"Please, stop the screaming,I'm not here to hurt you", Tyler begged. He held out his hand trying to help her to her feet. She looked at him nervously but taking his hand, he helped her to her feet.

" You're like him, right?" she asked.

Tyler paused in thought, "If you mean if I'm a vampire, Yes I am, but in other ways I'm definitely not like him".

"I'm sorry for startling you", he apologized.

"What do you want!"

"Well, I wanted to come and apologize for my brother's behavior",he explained.

"And you couldn't do that over the phone?", she asked.

"I'm sorry, I prefer speaking to people face to face".

"You could have obviously knocked then, instead of appearing in front of me like a ghost".

"Wait a second, aren't you vampires suppose to be invited in before you can enter into anyone's house".

Tyler laughed, "Oh no, that just happens in the movies and not in real life". Claire stared at him in confusion.

"Ummm, Ryan's behavior are inexcusable and I apologise on his behalf". "He can be a little arrogant.... ok, very arrogant but I can promise you that he is not a bad person, he is just used to getting what he wants when he wants it, and right now the only thing or person he wants is you".

"So, just because he is used to getting what he wants, is that why I need to suffer for it?,He literally pulled out this crazy scheme, controlled me and sexually assaulted me and you're saying it's because he is used to getting what he wants, that's some crazy bullshit".

She began to storm towards the door, reaching the doorway she turned around, "Why me?, what makes me so special?".

Tyler sighed, not because he didn't know why but just because he didn't know where to start.

"It is a very long story, all I can say is from the first day he saw you, he has always wanted you"

Claire laughed, "You have got to be f*****g kidding me, what kind of crazy excuse is that".

Tyler sighed, "unfortunately, I'm serious, he has been watching you ever since. Ryan claims he loves you".

The entire thing just sounded ridiculous to Claire. "That's impossible,that man can't possibly love me. First of all he doesn't know me and secondly, he has a f****d up way of showing he loves me, you don't torment the people you love!!".

"I know you find it crazy, but Ryan has some difficulties expressing his feelings and giving out his heart. He hates being vulnerable,he can come off as a d**k sometimes but he genuinely cares, trust me on this".

"I'm tired of this, please get out", Claire said opening the door of her apartment.

"Get the f**k out", she went behind the man and began to push him towards the door but he wouldn't move.

"Get Out!!!!", she yelled again.

"Alright, I will go", he said moving towards the open door. "But just know if he drinks from you the third time, you will be bonded to him forever".

"GET OUT!!!!".

He nodded, "Goodnight, Claire". And he left her apartment, Claire slammed her door with anger, completely forgetting that she was planning to go to the kitchen to get dinner.