Nocolai's POV I just wanted to get Michael's attention. Now that I have his attention, I can bring out my secret weapon: contact Vlad. I know Vlad does not like normal vampires to talk to him. He is not an easy person to get along with. I am angry with Michael. I was supposed to be his son, but he kept looking for his daughter. She was always more important than me. Vlad will help me take revenge not on Michael but on his daughter! I hate her. I wish she were never born. I know Noah wants her back, but I will not allow it. She will become mine! Although I will always feel for Rena, she is not important enough for Michael! I want to own the most important person in his life. I want his daughter to become mine. I know I will have to get past Ryder, but I am not afraid of him anymore once I