Forced Bride Of The Vampire Lord

"Hazel had asked you to follow me like that, didn't she?" Anne raised a brow when the smile of the man turned stiff.

He was not expecting a no noble girl to call Hazel with her name on her coronation day. If it had been in the past, he would have still digested it.

"My lady, you should be more.."

"Cut it out. Did she think that I like soft hearted people who lack backbone? Ha! To think that she would abuse you by using her powers. And here you are trying to protect her!" she shook her head and looked at the man as if he was suffering a lot.

The man did not know how to respond. Though she looked worried, her words did not sound like a compliment.

He was just the second son of a viscount who would greatly benefit from the deal.

Hazel had offered him the title of a noble which he would not get from his family since he was not the eldest child.

But for that.. He had to win the heart of this woman.

He was not prejudiced against her for not being a noble since he would not be a noble too if Hazel would not help him.

More than that, she was gorgeous. Words can not describe her beauty.

Her silver was glowing like moonlight and her fair face had such mesmerizing eyes and her figure.. She was so perfect that he was not able to take his eyes away from her.

"I am not talking to you because of her majesty. You are beautiful and.." and what? He did not know much about her.

She raised a brow as if challenging her to speak further..

"I will know your other qualities soon as long as we spend time together." he assured in a confident voice, surprising her.

She was not expecting him to show courage when he already looked this scared.

"Ha! You are a stubborn one. Aren't you?" he did not reply.

The woman had a brazen mouth and she spoke anything but.. He could change this habit of hers with time.

Since he would be a count, she would be countess. She would learn things then. With such beauty in his arms and a strong position, his future would be bright.

The thought brought a relieved smile on his face.

"As long as you are ready to give me a chance. I did not mind being called anything." he said with a confident look when she chuckled.

But she was sure.. She did not have any mood of falling in love again. She would rather go and sleep. The party was already exhausting.

When in the world would they start the ceremony?

"I request everyone to collect here please.." finally! The eyes of Anne sparkled as she saw Hazel walking on the stage.

All the nobles collected around the stage. The priest and the elders of the empire who were said to have divine light were waiting for her there with Rafael, the head of the council and a few other members.

"In the name of god, i entrust the power of light and god to princess hazel who had inherited royal blood from her father, his majesty George O Valencia de Clementine."

He took out his lightning magical staff and patted her shoulders with it.

Then a few more words were said by him in an ancient language.

Then the members of council took out her crown and Rafael was the one who held it in his hands and walked to her.

He had a warm smile on his face and his eyes were smoldering when he looked at her.

Hazel's eyes glowed while looking at him. They both only have eyes for each other.

To flirt with each other on the stage, Anne shook her head.

"Hazel, the wife of lord of vampires Rafael O Casanovia is the emperor of this land. We hope peace and prosperity will grow in her rule." said Rafael, as he placed the crown on her head.

The whole room broke into thunderous applause.

Anne noticed how the man with her clapped hard and his face was full of smiles and she sighed.

"Thank you everyone for supporting me. I will try my best for the progress of this empire." she said as she stood up and walked to her throne.

Another round of applause when she sat on it for the first time.

Anne started the ending of events and looked around.

Everyone was busy chatting with each other. Even the son of viscount, who was trying to court her, left with some men who were discussing political matters.

She was sure that Hazel would continue to sit on the throne while she was done.

She did not want to stand there anymore. Suddenly the place looked exhausting.

She decided to leave silently since Hazel was not paying attention to her anymore.

But just as she had taken a few steps away, the man returned.

"Hey, are you already leaving?" he asked with confusion on her face, "but the dance had only started. Are you not going to dance with me?"

She shook her head but the man did not take her no!

"Who leaves the party without a dance. At least one song. I am sure that you will enjoy it." he assured but Anne still shook her head.

"You should not be so difficult. Do you not feel any embarrassment that the emperor is working so hard to pair you up?" He looked at her as if she was trying to show an attitude to him.

"If i would have been at your place, i would have been the one taking the initiative in building relationships but you are just making it difficult from the start. Now stop throwing tantrums and come with me." he held her hands forcefully and started to drag her.

Oli fumed. If she wanted, she could have burnt the man to the crisp or make him toad but many eyes were on her. She did not want to create suspicion on her. So, she sighed.

"Did you not hear when she said "no" to you."

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