Hunted By The Barbaric Vampire King ?

Unedited.

Biggs Pov.

February 14, 2183 (A Year After This Story Takes Place)

"Dad hurry up before Jenkin's and the twins get here," Lovelace shouts, her voice carrying a mix of excitement and authority that belied her seven years. Luscious laughed as he hung up the decorations. He marveled at how his little girl had directed him with such determination all day.

Today is her seventh birthday, and we are all determined to give her the party of a lifetime, complete with everything her heart desires.

"Alright, Lovelace, let's take a break from bossing your dad around," I call out with a smile, trying to take some of the heat off Luscious. "Your hair isn't going to braid itself, so let's go get you ready, my love."

She giggles, momentarily forgetting her party-planning duties as she skips over to me, ready to transform into the birthday princess that she is.

Lenora bursts through the front door, a broad smile on her face as she carefully balances a beautifully decorated birthday cake in her hands. The cake is adorned with vibrant colors and a miniature likeness of Lovelace herself, complete with a miniature crown.

Right behind her, Rodriguez struggles through the entryway, comically juggling a mountain of presents, each wrapped in bright paper and ribbons. This elicits excited gasps from Lovelace and sets the appropriate tone for the celebration ahead.

Rodriguez enters the room with a warm smile, nodding at Luscious to acknowledge their renewed camaraderie.

Just a couple of moons ago, they finally made peace, putting behind them the incident Luscious called his "failure to protect me." Now, Rodriguez stands confidently as Lenora's personal bodyguard, ever watchful and ready to ensure the safety of Lovelace's mother.

Lovelace jumps up and down with excitement, her eyes widening with joy as she spots her mother. The two are nearly indistinguishable, their stormy eyes and identical bronzed hair creating a mirror image.

As Lenora carefully places the cake down on the kitchen island, she envelops Lovelace in a warm embrace. The resemblance between mother and daughter is even more striking as they laugh together, their shared features glowing with happiness.

Lenora walks over to me, her graceful stride accentuated by the elegant spring green dress that hugs her model figure perfectly.

She places a gentle kiss on each of my cheeks, her warm smile lighting up the room as she greets me with, "Hello, baby mama." Turning to Luscious, she playfully nods and adds, "What's up, Luscious?"

Luscious grins and abandons his decorating duties, turning to face Lenora with a twinkle in his eye. "What's up, Blue Bird?" he teases, using the nickname that always annoys her. "I expect your vacation in Italy was very uneventful," he adds with a wink, knowing her adventures were anything but ordinary. From what we've been told, she's met her beloved.

Lenora's stormy eyes narrow as she glares at Luscious, a playful warning in her expression. She turns her attention back to Lovelace. "Come on, sweetie," she says, her voice light and cheerful. "Let's go find Coco. I've missed him so much."

With that, she gently takes Lovelace's hand, steering the conversation away from her Italian escapades and leaving Luscious chuckling to himself.

Rodriguez follows them with a protective gaze, his presence steady.

In the next second, Luscious turns his eyes toward me, and my heart skips a beat, my insides melting under his intense gaze.

With a confident stride, he closes the distance between us, wrapping his muscular arms around my frame, and pulling me close. "I love you," he whispers, his voice a comforting melody that makes the world around us fade away.