The Vampire's Servant

Victor's Awakening

[Victor]

I woke with pressure on my chest and the scent of Echo surrounding me. It was how I always wanted to wake up, ever since the first time I woke with her in my bed. Gently I stroked her back, letting her know I was awake.

“Today I learned something new about vampires.” She murmured.

“Mmm? What did you learn, Echo?” I asked.

“I learned that your heart beats just a little while you’re sleeping and more when you’re awake.” Echo said softly.

“I didn’t know it beats while I’m sleeping. You taught me something I didn’t know about vampires. Even after over eight hundred years, I’m still learning new things.” I chuckled.

“How old are you, Victor?”

“Oh… I guess around eight hundred and eighty something. I would have to look it up to know the exact age.” I answered.

“We should h