Chapter 3

“Go ahead, speak,” I said while putting on my clothes as quickly as I could while my heart was pounding so hard. “What about Candice? What happened to her?”

“We received a report that the Rogues kidnapped Lady Candice, Young Master. Her bodyguards, along with her husband, were found severely wounded on a highway. The bodyguards said they were ambushed on their way somewhere.”

My jaw clenched. I could feel the color of my eyes quickly changing. Then and now, only one woman could bring out real emotions in me. In an instant, all the lights from the chandelier inside the room exploded. The women gasped as the windows cracked. I tried my hardest to control my anger to avoid alerting the guests downstairs.

The secret bodyguards whom I assigned to Candice were some of the top Knights who used to work for the Clan. But for this to happen indicate that the Rogues they encountered were no joke. Candice was an average human. She was no match for the Rogues. Hell. She was not even aware that Vampires exist.

In an instant, the door opened and I found myself standing before Raven, my right-hand man who quickly bowed after seeing me.

“Did you locate where those bastards took her? And what about Reynolds? Did our men take him to the hospital?”

“The Knights brought him to the nearest hospital. According to them, Mr. Reynolds is currently in the Operating Room. As for Lady Candice, we are still in the process of tracing her, Young Master. All we know is that they-“

“Send me a text message about the rest of the details,” I took out the weapons from my drawer. “I’m heading out now.”

Ashley and Raven ran towards the door and blocked the pathway just when I was about to leave. “You need to calm down first, Young Master,” Raven said. “We need to inform the Sire about this first. This involves humans that’s why there are protocols that we must follow and-“

“To hell with those protocols! This does not involve just any human, Raven. And you know that damn well. Candice is probably trembling in fear somewhere. Right now, she’s like a lamb trapped in the carnivores’ den!” My eyes narrowed in anger. “They must have discovered about Candice’s blood. I will make sure to send those Rogues straight to where they belong tonight!”

“I understand your rage, Young Master. I am worried about Lady Candice, too. But you must not leave alone,” Ashley insisted. “It will be too dangerous. Please bring the Knights with you at least and-“

“I don’t want to attract any unnecessary attention. This place is jam-packed with Vampires tonight. If I leave with my troop, they will notice. I will take full responsibility for my actions. Besides, I don’t want my men to be punished by the Sire for this. I can handle the Rogues by myself. I will meet those sons of bitches sooner or later anyway. I might as well meet them tonight.”

In a snap of a finger, the two dropped on the floor with their knees bended. As much as possible, I didn’t want to do that but it was the only way to stop them from blocking my path.

“Young Master, please don’t leave!” Ashley begged. I knew she only did that out of concern but I refused to listen.

“I will be expecting your call, Raven,” I said before leaving the Sire’s mansion. I dashed towards the parking lot. As soon as I got there, I received a text message from Raven. I stepped on the accelerator and drove my car the fastest way I could.

Hang in there, Candice. I’m coming for you.