Sold To The Alpha
Blood L**t Chapter 33

After following the Vampire's directions, that had led them into a desolate area devoid of settlements, they finally pulled up in front of a large house just as night was closing in.

Up close it looked like a pack house but the cold exterior and lack of guards left the werewolves uncomfortable.

As their vehicles slowed to a stop a tall man in black slacks and an emerald green waistcoat stepped out of the front door, his white blond hair was cut close to his head and his angular jawline gave him a look of authority. Eyeing the werewolves as they stepped out of the vehicles he boomed, 'I don't remember ordering food to be delivered.

Leo bristled but before he could lunge at the cocky Vampire, Viktor opened his door and slowly emerged.

Eyes widening, the vampire dropped to one knee immediately, 'sire! My apologies, I was unaware that you would be visiting us, we are unprepared.

Motioning for the vampire to stand, Viktor smiled, 'this was not a planned visit Vince, I have a grave issue, my friends here are helping me with, we have reached a stalling point so have come to you, one of my most trusted underlings to obtain help and hopefully lodgings for the night.'

Looking over the group, Vince raised an eyebrow, 'friends your majesty?' he repeated.

'Yes Vince, friends, they are not here for dinner' Viktor replied evenly.

Sighing in disappointment Vince stepped to the side and bowed, allowing Viktor to walk past him before falling into step behind him, the werewolves bringing up the rear.

Ushering the King into the dining room, Vince clapped his hands and immediately vampires appeared with crystal glasses and pitchers of blood that they set along the table as Viktor took the seat at the head. Looking over the offerings Viktor raised his gaze to the hosting vampire who stood next to him nervously, 'This is very gracious Vince but would you by chance have anything that my companions would be able to drink as their tastes vary quite spectacularly from ours!'

Gulping, Vince immediately nodded, beckoning over one of the Vampiresses and whispering furiously to her for a few minutes before she scuttled off, returning moments later with some wine and a pitcher of water that she set down in front of the werewolves who had seated themselves around the table after Viktor had indicated them to do so.

With Justin and Leo sat to his right, Viktor motioned to Vince to join him on his left, the vampire hurrying to comply before meeting the Vampire King's gaze expectantly.

'You say you have an issue your majesty, how can we, the Blood Light Clan assist you?' he asked.

Leaning back, swilling the blood around his glass momentarily, Viktor took a small sip before speaking, 'My son, he has been the victim of an attack' he started simply as Vince's hands flew to his mouth in horror.

'The Prince? What has happened my liege, please, tell me how we can help our future King! he begged quickly.

'A witch has injected him with an antidote to my venom, this antidote will slowly eat away at his blood until there is nothing left to tether him to life. He will in essence become human and his years will catch up to him. Once Vallance has succumbed, it will move on to my own blood and then through all of our kind, removing the thing that gives us our eternal life!

Vince growled angrily, 'who is this witch who attacks our people my King? Utter her name and I will send forces to hunt her down and empty her body of her blood' he snarled in fury.

Patting the angry vampire's hand with his own, Viktor smiled, 'be calm my friend, we require the witch alive as she may also hold the key to reversing what she has done to our future leader. We have been tracking her but have come up against a dead end so to speak, a werewolf pack full of dead to be exact, though we have no idea if this is to do with the witch we seek or another entity that has not become known to us yet.

Nodding in understanding, Vince straightened up, 'Tell me who you seek my King and I shall send out scouts to search for information on her whereabouts' he promised.

Smiling tightly, Viktor replied, 'Her name is Agnes, but I need your trackers to be discreet Vince, I do not want our allies panicking nor our enemies thinking we may be in a weakened state. Send your scouts to replace her and bring back her whereabouts to us so that we may go and apprehend her quietly. Also, we are time sensitive, Vallance has just over a week left before the antidote finishes it's work.

Vince sat back in his chair, his eyes widening slightly, 'Agnes? I only know of one Agnes... surely you cannot mean her Ladyship's sister?' he asked shocked.

Viktor grimaced as he nodded agreement, 'one and the same my friend' he replied with a flicker of defeat.

'No, his highness is all that is left of her Majesty! Why would Agnes attack her own blood? It makes no sense' Vince argued, trying to replace reason in his leader's words.

'It seems that Agnes does not count Vallance as her kin, she called him my spawn' Viktor replied, the anger laced into his words as his eyes flashed momentarily.

Vince's fangs suddenly slid down over his bottom lip as fury swept across his face, 'she called our heir spawn?' he repeated slowly, his own eyes glittering as Viktor nodded silently.

Standing from his chair abruptly, Vince bowed in respect, 'it shall be done my liege' before walking swiftly from the room barking orders to his clan as he went.

Looking over at Justin, Viktor smiled, 'we can rest for the night Alpha, my subjects will replace her for us!

Once they had finished the drinks that had been laid out for them, the group stood from the table, a young Vampiress stepping forward to guide them to their rooms as the other members bustled around the table clearing away the remains.

Walking out of the dining room, the Vampiress led the way up the stairs to the second floor, opening doors along the landing to reveal a selection of guest rooms. Each of the werewolves elected to share a room with a fellow warrior, Vaya and Daniel staying together and Leo insisting on remaining with his Alpha despite Viktor's assurances that all would be safe whilst under the Blood Light's roof.

'Your Majesty, our sire has said that you are to occupy a room on the top floor, if you will follow me I will show you to your quarters' the Vampiress said softly with a bow.

'Smiling down at the youngster, Viktor raised a hand, 'what is your name child?'

Meeting the Vampire King's gaze hesitantly, she replied 'Sylvia'

Holding the Vampiress' gaze, Viktor nodded, 'Well Sylvia, I would like you to convey to your sire that though I deeply appreciate his hospitality I wish to stay here with my companions so that should we need to move quickly we are all in the same vicinity to aid our departure. A slight fear crossed the young girl's face, 'I.. I.. I' she stuttered

Holding a finger to her soft pink lips, Viktor shhed her, 'child, if Vince is unhappy with my decision he is most welcome to come and speak to me, please tell him that I have insisted on this room right here for the night' he added pointing to the room next door to Justin and Leo.

'Y.. Y.. yes your Majesty, I shall convey your message for you' Sylvia stuttered before bowing quickly and hurrying away.