The life of a Vampire Billionaire

Chapter 45

"Are you sure that you're alright? Did they not hurt you?", I insist.
"Yes, I just have some small bruises.", Caitlin explains calmly and I feel helpless. I wan't to make sure that's she's unharmed, I can't breath normally otherwise.
"Where? Show me."
"No, Zane.", she says and takes a grip of my hands. "I'm okay, truly."
I nod to show that I'm giving up for now and pull her hand to my mouth before I kiss her softly on the top of her hand.

"Cedrick, thank you.", I say as I approach him and he embraces me friendly in a hug.
"Don't worry about it.", he replies in his british accent. "You would of done the same for me."
"I'm sorry for everything."
"No, I am.", Cedrick explains, "I'm sorry that I ever doubted your loyalty and didn't trust your words. I guess I knew all along that the death of Cytania wasn't your fault, I just needed someone to blame."
"I forgive you. Brothers fight sometimes, but they always forgive each other. And we are brothers, are we not?", I say with a frolic tone in my voice and he laughs.
"Always."

***

The four of us walk straight towards The Three President's courtroom. We make it to the huge entrance without having to knock someone out, but unfortunately two men are guarding the entrance.

"I guess you want to meet the presidents.", one of them says unkindly.
"Yes, is it possible?", I ask polite and he looks at me as if he thinks I'm stupid.
"No, you have to schedule an appointment.", he answers spitefully.
"You don't understand. It's urgent."
"Isn't everything?", he mocks and I feel my patience running out.
"I'm sorry, but I have to get through.", I say as I rush up to the enormous door. The guards jump at me and grab me by my arms. "Get off me!", I utter angrily and push them away with all the strength I have.
Then I grab the doorknob and push the door open. I don't look back because if I do I will see the concerned look of Aubrey's, the supporting face of Cedrick and Caitlin's frighten eyes.
Instead, I take a deep breath and step inside the courtroom of The Three Presidents - the mightiest creatures alive.

***

The room is huge, no, bigger than huge - it's enormeous. It's incomprehensible high to the ceiling and the entire place have a sacred atmosphere. Ahead of me are three majestic armchairs placed in a row, but I can only see the backs.

The door behind me opens and inside comes the guard. I can't really describe the way he looks at me, a mix between disappointment and hatred is the closest I can come up with.

Then all the sudden the armchairs turn around and in each seat sits a president. I blink hard and stare at their faces, I can't seem
to believe that I'm looking right at The Three Presidents.