I stormed through the halls of the Vampire Empress's grand palace, frustration and anger coursing through my veins. My mind was a whirlwind of conflicting emotions, as I struggled to comprehend the reality of the situation I found myself in. "Where is she? Where is that infuriating woman?" I muttered under my breath, the sound of my footsteps echoing in the deserted corridors.

The vampire empress was known for her many concubines and her countless conquests, and I had never expected to find myself falling victim to her charms. Yet here I was, face to face with the very woman who had ignited a fire within me, leaving me consumed with a mixture of desire and hatred.

As I neared the throne room, my anger flared up once again. I took a deep breath, attempting to compose myself before facing the arrogant empress. The guards stationed outside the room eyed me curiously, but I paid them no heed, my mind focused solely on the woman I was about to confront.

As I pushed through the heavy doors, I found her sitting regally on her throne, a smug expression on her face. Her concubines flanked her sides, their eyes wide with curiosity at the sight of me. I stepped forward, my gaze fixed on the empress, who was now eyeing me with a mix of amusement and condescension.

"I need to speak with you," I began, my tone sharp and filled with underlying fury. "In private." The empress raised an eyebrow, a slight smirk playing on her lips, but she gestured for her concubines to leave the room, curiosity piqued in her eyes.

"What is it that you want, princess?" the empress asked, her voice carrying a hint of mockery. She leaned forward on her throne, her gaze locked on me, and I could sense the arrogance radiating from her every pore.

I gritted my teeth, my fists clenching at my sides."I need to discuss something important with you," I said, refusing to be intimidated by her haughty demeanour.* "Something you need to know."