"His Majesty, King Alec of Evardin!"
Everyone in the main hall of the castle looked up at Alec as he descended the curved staircase. In his dashing royal suit, he sported a serious expression with his hair combed back, his lips pursed in a line, and his eyes scanning the crowd.
That was the scene Lauren witnessed when she and her friends entered the hall. She walked behind Isabel and Jenny, but her footsteps halted when she gazed up at the vampire king whose eyes were fixed on her, staring straight into her eyes as if seeking a door to her soul.
Lauren couldn't be sure if the king was staring at her because of the distance, but she had a strong feeling that he was. It intimidated her, making her feel something she couldn't quite place. For a moment, she pondered the thought, but she couldn't find any answers.
