So right now I bet you're waiting for me to launch into a dramatic tale of how my maker was an asshole who killed me before my prime. The asshole part is pretty spot on but I'm actually glad Elias Stone killed me. There's nothing better than being a vampire. I was born to lead this existence. I am Veronika Kaminski, the last of my line and the only Stone vampire remaining.
For 329 years I was a vampire princess in my maker's eyes. Like most vampires, I have my fair share of secrets but the thing I wanted most in the world was revenge. The Magister Charles Aculeo offered me what I wanted on, quite literally, a silver platter: my loyalty for my revenge. How could I possibly refuse when my undeath was on the line? Now my maker has met his true death at my own hand and I have my revenge against his mate. While I have no idea about the Aculeo's ultimate plans for me, the secrets I carry are no longer mine alone to bear. The path I chose in my undeath led me to something unexpected and something I never believed I could find. Deep within the Authority's stronghold, I found Gregor. He is an enforcer: trained by his maker, The Magister Magnus Aculeo, in the art of torture and pain. Though our bond was forced by the Magnate's own hand, he didn't expect us to share such a deep connection. Gregor is my mate now. He is mine and I am his without a single doubt in my mind. We survived the stronghold together and, because of our combined strength, we are both pledged under ulterior motives to The Order. Gregor is opening my eyes to the world of Aculeo. I've found out it's not just a group of vampires carrying on a bloodline; it's about loyalty to the family and surviving the world knowing there will always be someone there to help. I recently met Gregor's vampire brother and the King of Germany, Johann Braun. An undeniable connection has grown between the three of us and we share a very deep bond. We understand each other and share passion, heartache and elation freely between us in a way I can only imagine getting stronger. Johann, Gregor and I are a triad bound in blood and bond with no end in sight. I have no thirst for revenge anymore. With Gregor and Johann at my side, I am free to be who I want to be... as soon as I figure out who that vampire is. |