Chapter 542: The Light & Shadow
“Where are your manners? Don’t be rude to our guests,” said Evelyn in a calm, collected voice.
Tauri glanced at Elena fleeing down the hall and then at her mother and the vampire standing beside her. Making up her mind, Tauri sighed to herself, turned to the vampire, and curtsied, “Please, forgive my lack of manners, I was distracted. Thank you for coming to our home, Lady Veres.”
Elise’s red lips curled in a smile, revealing her fangs. “I’m glad to be here, Miss Katag.”
“If you’ll excuse me, I have an urgent matter to attend to.” Tauri bowed and walked off without waiting for a response.
Elise sipped her wine. “Your daughter seems troubled, old friend.”
Evelyn watched as her daughter’s figure disappeared amidst the throng of guests in the main hall. “...The woes of motherhood, perhaps someday you will be so lucky.”
She scoffed. “I practically raised my brother alone and what thanks do I get? He runs off when I need him most. No, I think I’ve had enough of motherhood.”
Evelyn glanced at her friend, surprised. In all the years she had known Elise, the vampiress had rarely ever been so blunt. “I’m curious…”
“Hm?”