76 Kiss of Defiance*

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High Priestess Luna

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Cederic paused and pushed open a door.

The Vampire King sat on his throne as he rested his head on one hand in the armchair, staring blankly at the floor and looking bored.

Apollyon was surrounded by a handful of black and white-sashed attendants.

At the sound of her heels, The Vampire King leaped abruptly to his feet.

For some reason, Luna couldn't bring herself to look into his eyes as she approached Apollyon slowly.

When she finally reached him, Luna dropped into a deep curtsey.

"Your Highness." Turning in the Vampire King's direction, but keeping her eyes lowered, she added, "I'm ready to marry you."

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Vampire King Apollyon

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"I'm ready to marry you."