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“Don't you dare touch me,” I try to fight against him, but he is much stronger.

“I can do whatever I want,” Nick hisses.

“No!” I yelp as his nails dig into my skin. I began crying and screaming, hoping someone would hear me.

He then places his fingers inside his mouth, his eyes rolling all the way to the back of his head at the taste of my blood.

“Please, Nick, let me go,” I plead and continue to struggle, but his grip is strong, and he has the advantage.

“Stop moving, or I will kill right this second.”

“Help!” I yell out in a last attempt, but he slaps me across the face. His smile is very sinister, and I can't stop thinking about the fact that he and Ethan are related. How could he do something so terrible?

“You have no idea what the real Rothschild legacy is. Vampires are meant to live like vampires and own this world,” he sneers, caressing my face with his fingertips.

Suddenly, a door slams shut from somewhere nearby, causing Nick to run toward the source of the noise. I must use this as my chance to break free from the ropes and leave. I need to find Ethan.

Chapter 24

Ethan

There is someone else in this morgue. I can smell them. The smell is too familiar, and I know who I am dealing with.

I, Ethan Rothschild, have been awfully betrayed by the one person whom I considered more than family. Perry. Now that I got rid of him for good, I need to take care of the rest, no matter who they might be.

I need to find out who is behind this, and who else is in this morgue. I have my doubts, but his smell is too strong to not make sure.

I sprint through the dimly lit corridors of the morgue, the frigid air biting at my skin. Each breath I take is a ragged gasp, but I can’t stop. I need to put an end to this.

When I finally burst through the doors of a locked room, a wave of relief and terror washes over me. But it is short-lived. I stagger into the room, barely able to stand.

“Lily!” I gasp, feeling as if I am about to collapse to the ground.

“Ethan? Ethan, is that you? Please. Help!” she cries out, her eyes begging me to untie her and grab her into my arms.

I can’t handle looking at the sight. She is tied and bruised, sitting on an old chair that seems like it can break any second. Right behind her stands my very own brother, Nick.

“Nick? What the hell have you done?”

“Well, well, well,” he says, barely smirking.

“Nick, let her go!” I shout, my voice echoing through the room.

“Ethan. You made it. I have to say I am impressed,” Nick smirks, his fangs glinting in the dim light.

“Nick, this ends now. Step away from her,” I growl, my own fangs bared.

“She smells delicious, Ethan. It is a shame you have grown so attached to her,” Nick leans closer to Lily, inhaling deeply.

“If you harm her, I swear it will be the end of you, Nick,” I take a step forward, my muscles tensing.

“The end of me, brother? You have always been so dramatic, haven’t you? This is more than just a human girl. This is about power,” Nick laughs, his voice cold and hollow.

“Power? Are you willing to destroy everything for power? Our bond? Our brotherhood?”

“Everything you have should have been mine! The company, the respect, all of it!” Nick's eyes flare with anger.

“This is madness, Nick. You're my brother. We can find another way.”

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