The Fire of his cold Embrace

23.

: mention of blood and killings, please be advised.

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"The Ventrue! "

Carlos's voice echoed as he stand next to the throne of the Lord of the vampires. In front of him is the noble vampires who wanted to covet the Lord's power. Carlos is standing still eyes fixated on the large red curtain that serves as the entrance door to the meeting chamber.

Klaus was spotted already sitting on the throne, with no one even noticing he had taken the chair. His right hand is on the armrest of the chair and his left hand is on his lap while he crosses his legs together. His eyes were closed, with his shoulder-length hair was tied up.

"Greetings, My Lord, " Draven's voice was heard, his head bowing, though his eyes were facing the tiled floor, Klaus sense the glint of wickedness from it.

The other follows after Draven's greeting but Klaus remains silent and still closes his eyes.

His mind drifted to Chase,

As Chase pulls him to connect their lips once again, he was taken aback for a second. His hand moved on their own as he caged the man in his embrace from behind. As they savor the taste of their drowning feelings, Klaus wanted to stay like that forever but when he was about to deepen the kiss, Chase push him gently allowing their lips to have a little space.

"I will let you do everything you want to do from me as long as you will let me handle this matter about my brother, ON MY OWN. " Chase said,

Klaus can't form words,

Chase's eyes are full of determination, there is no room for doubts and second thoughts. It's a final statement that leaves no room for argument and he can't do anything but agree.

Klaus's lips tremble to speak but no words came out of them, he can only swallow the lump in his throat that started to form because of some unexplainable feelings. The desire in Chase's eyes, the seriousness in his tone as he speaks those words.

"I..." Klaus's eyes flickered, "d-deal, " He answered and release a sharp sigh.

"Thank you, " Chase answered and look away,

They have no idea of what would be the outcome of their deal. One is keeping a big and dangerous secret, and the other is committed to ending the vampire kind.

Klaus leaves the house in silence while Chase is taking a shower, leaving the note above Chase's bed, telling him the place where Caleb is.

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The other noble vampire glance at each other as they wait for Klaus to speak, silence is killing them.

"Draven, " Klaus simply speak and opened his eyes.

"Yes, my Lord. " Draven answered with confidence.

"What is the punishment for those who betrayed the leader of our kind? " Klaus asked and meet the eyes of the vampire that is staring at him with a hateful gaze. It is fierce but there is fear.

"The punishment is death, " Draven said and glance at the other vampires who are keeping their silence.

"Very well, " Klaus smile and stand up. He went to Draven's side and tap his shoulder. Draven's body stiffens as he felt the coldness of his Lord's palm.

Draven wanted to know if Klaus know about his plan but the way Klaus speak to him it seems that he is off the hook and the Lord is not suspicious of him.