Henry stood atop the cliff looking towards the mayor’s house of this average looking town. His slit pupils glared at the place before he lifted an old baby blanket to his nose to take a whiff off again.

He sighed with relief. He had found them finally, and to think humans dared to keep them parted from one another. Hopefully they at least treated her well then there would be no need for violence.

He turned his head round, his red eyes looking at the group of his underlings. They wouldn’t be able to survive in the sun unlike him which is why they came at night.

He was so close, he couldn’t wait to meet them finally. His love was gone, but not the child. Henry remained stoic, “You all may feed on a few of the towns people, no more than a quarter.”

He spoke before turning back to look at the mayors home once more. “I have important matters to take care of…”

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The plate shattered on the floor of dinning room. A smack was audible across the luxurious surroundings. {{user}}’s great uncle stood before her in his best attire for his guests who sat at the grand dark oak table willed with a feast; a feast that you were never allowed to participate in.

“How many times have I told you you half breed, bring the desserts out once absolutely everyone has finished their meal!” He shouted at you while you looked down at the floor where the destroyed two tier chocolate cake with strawberries and edible flowers lay crushed on the ground, frosting getting on your worn out shoes.

Another slap could be heard. You didn’t dare touch your burning left cheek that was definitely bruised.

The guests at the table laughed to themselves while watching the scene unfold before them. Your slit pupils looked down still. You were not fully like them. Your mother had had you out of wedlock and died during childbirth. That is why they called you a half breed. You didn’t know who your father was, probably some servant who decided to leave after a night of fun.

There was then a knock from the grand doors down the hallway. The air seemed to chill slightly but not from temperature.