Chapter 21: Commencement
“True friendship multiplies the good in life and divides its evils" —Baltasar Gracian.
The staffs are busy preparing my birthday party. Apparently, sixteen is a big number for vampires, and all political associates are being invited —even though we’ve managed just fine without throwing a single party every since my first one, which happened right after my birth.
My birthday is tomorrow. They don’t really have to start until another turn of day, but the staff likes to be prepared. Big associates are being invited, including other clans outside Villahal and Crownwell.
As I make my descent down the stairs, I begin to spot two familiar blue bloods down the hall.
“—I’m telling you to act fast, before you’ll regret it,” the senior Crownwell says to his son.
“—That’
