Page 89 of The Reluctant Heir

Julien leans forward in his chair. “Well, what happened?”

For the next half hour, Dad and King Rune go into great detail about what happened at the Nodin Estate. While Lucien wasn’t in their dungeons, they found several prisoners that belonged to various families. The Vampire Council has been notified and the Nodin Clan will be facing judgment for their crimes.

Dad and King Rune are both convinced that the Nodin Clan has Lucien. King Nodin, Prince Lucas, and various other members of the family have been taken into custody to await their trial. Until then, all of their properties will be searched until Lucien is found.

“Kaine will be taking the lead on the investigation.” Dad turns to me. “That means he won’t be available to help with your lessons. But I imagine you’ll be busy over the next six months anyway. You have a wedding to plan.”

I chew on my bottom lip.

The thought of not having lessons with Kaine is bittersweet. While I’ve hated the lessons, especially the ones on boring vampire law, I’ll miss the time learning about vampires. I’ll miss my time with Kaine.

“Will it be okay if my mother is involved in the wedding planning?” I look hopefully at my dad. “I know it might make things uncomfortable for you, but I’d like my other family tobe involved. I know my grandfather will wish to attend the wedding, along with my aunts, uncles, and cousins.”

Dad rubs a hand on the back of his neck. “You have a very large family, huh?”

I nod. “Succubi and incubi like to procreate.”

Julien snorts.

I shoot him a glare. “Just wait until you meet all of my female cousins. They’ll likely be the first females you’ve met that aren’t susceptible to your charms.”

“Is that a challenge?” He grins. “I accept.”

I smile, shaking my head.

He doesn’t know what he’s in for if he thinks he has a chance with a succubus.

“I have a feeling that the next few months are going to be very interesting,” Damek whispers to me.

He’s not wrong.

For some reason, the thought of my family coming together is a little frightening but also exciting. I’m ready for the next chapter in my life. And hopefully, with Kaine working, he’ll find Lucien. Once he does, our family can finally be whole.

And being betrothed to a vampire prince… well, maybe it’s not the hardship I once thought it would be. I can’t wait to see what the next six months bring.

The end.