"Thank you, Father."
I could feel the king's heated stare on me, and it made me feel very uncomfortable. I hated the feeling; it made my skin tingle like I wanted to wash it off. But I resisted the urge to move.
Then the prince said, "Father, happy birthday."
I was surprised; I didn't know it was the king's birthday, nor did vampires celebrated their birthdays. I heard the king laugh with a boisterous chuckle, and he said, "Thank you, my beloved son. Please tell me what gift you have for me."
I turned my head to see the prince's golden mask, and he nodded as if he wasn't afraid. I was curious since I didn't remember him bringing a gift, but if he did bring a gift, what kind of gift was it?
The prince said in a low voice, "I brought a surprise for you, but I'm afraid you might not like it."
