*Lena*
Black double doors made of iron opened wide as the vampire guard pushed me into the dining hall.
My toes curled as the smell of blood hit me, and I closed my eyes, hanging my head to stop myself from gazing upon whatever bloody sight lay before me.
I heard the doors close behind me, locking shut. Heat rippled over my skin, and the roaring of a massive fire thundered in my ears.
“Open your eyes," came a rich male voice that echoed through the hall.
My lashes fluttered as I opened my eyes and stared down at my feet, trying to get a sense of the room and the ageless vampire who was seated yards away, commanding me.
When I finally had the courage to look forward, I wasn't overcome with shock like I had been when I first gazed upon Narcissa. There was no metallic taste and fee
