Chapter 22- Ceremony.

Cole's POV

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I walked to dad's office hurriedly, I was still furious about what happened two days ago.

I have some rites to perform with Rhea before the ceremony.

I was happy Brittany wasn't mad at me anymore but dad had to interrupt us.

Talking to her made me feel so relaxed.

I pushed the thoughts of Brittany aside when I got to the sacred place for twin rites.

We did tons of things during the rites. We had to pierce our skins for droplets of blood needed for the ritual.

Did I forget to mention that Rhea looked so different than the last time?

Her hair was looking so much better than the rough mess on her head the last time I saw her. She was wearing a black dress with shiny studs around it. Her Pearl necklace matched so well with her dress. She was obviously putting on a lot of make-up. She put on a silver stiletto and her signature sweet smile made everything perfect.

Our bloods were required for the ceremony before transformation.

After the rites, I stayed back, waiting for dad to speak with whoever he was speaking with.

He texted me saying there was something I had to see.

I was still really angry with him for keeping Rhea from me for years.

When he was done, he walked over to me and said

"Son, you've just completed the first step of your ceremony".

"That's pretty obvious". I said, rolling my eyes.

"Let's go". He said but I held him back.

"I hope it's not something that will make me angry because I wouldn't spare you this time". I said, with threat in my voice.

He shrugged.

"We both know you can't do anything to me even if I get you angry". He said.

I growled.

He patted my back.

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We went into the castle's library and closed the door behind us.

He pulled out a box and brought out the prettiest pearl necklace I had seen in my almost two hundred years of living.

I almost gasped at the beauty but I remembered that I wasn't here to marvel at pretty things.

"What does a pearl necklace have to do with anything?" I asked

"This is your mother's necklace. She always wanted to give it to her daughter in-law before she-" He said, sniffing like he was actually crying.

I wouldn't fall for it because she didn't die because it was her time to, he refused to make her immortal when she needed it the most, he let her die and now he's acting like he was devastated about her death.

He even threw a birthday party for one of his closest friends some days after my mom's death. I'm not exaggerating this but I can say he was the drunkest vampire at the party.

That's one of the many reasons why I decided to get my own castle and my own followers. I couldn't bear to live with someone like that. He was nothing but a cold hearted animal.

"Don't act like you care". I snorted. "We all know what you did a few days after mom's death". I said, referring to the party.

"I told you to stop talking about that". He growled. "I only did that to push the memories of her away. I can't remain sad for the rest of my life, can I?"

"You call just a few days the rest of your life? You're pointless. You're not making any sense. You acted like you loved her and you wanted to push all memories of her in a few days? You're unbelievable!" I yelled in anger.

I didn't want this, Rhea didn't want this either. It just happened.

"I can see you aren't ready to discuss the main reason why we're here". He said, obviously trying to contain his anger.

"You can show me some other time, I'm not in the mood for all this". I said and left the library.

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I walked back to the room I didn't want to get angry. I didn't want dad to get me angry again. He likes it when I get angry because that's when I do dangerous things- Like drinking from Brittany which I never intended to do till my coming off age ceremony.

Speaking of Brittany, she was lying gracefully in the little space she had all to herself apart from the bathroom which she couldn't even use efficiently because we had to be very careful. A small gesture could arouse suspicion.

I lay on the king sized bed left with my own thoughts. I couldn't  fall asleep for three reasons.

Firstly, my pet was sleeping on the floor with a small blankie around her. Sleeping on the hard floor is definitely not comfortable.

Secondly, I was trying to put all the pieces together to try and find out dad's reason for calling me to the library. I didn't want another meeting with him but I was curious.

Thirdly, my coming of age ceremony. I didn't want to drink from Brittany. I knew I wouldn't be myself during the transformation and I may suck her dry.

I tossed from one end of the bed to another. I didn't want my mortal body to transform. That would definitely lead to a change in behavior, it's not like there was some sort of prevention for it.

The thoughts roaming in my head didn't let me sleep so I watched Brittany. She looked so peaceful.

This will surely keep me busy till dawn.

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A/N: Hey beautiful people!

I'm really sorry for the late update. I had a terrible writer's block... I still have it but I managed to write this chapter.

I'm also sorry that it's short.

I'll try to make the next chapter longer.

Shoutout To:

i_feoluwaa for her contribution to MVL. She has also written an awesome book. Go check it up on her profile.

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And lastly, PurpleDove321 I miss her a awful lot! She contributed a lot to MVL. You can also check out her book on her profile.

Comments motivate me to write more but most of you only read and vote without a single comment.

Don't get me wrong, I appreciate your reads and votes. They also motivate me but I want to communicate with my readers.

DON'T BE SILENT READERS PLEASE

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Can't wait for Christmas!!!

If you're a Sagittarius, you're free to take over the throne but imma sit back till it's time for Leos to rule!

PurpleDove321can rule now cause she's a Sagittarius and today happens to be her birthday!!!!

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Happy birthday ePurpleDove321

Give way and let her Majesty ascend the throne for today.

I'll also dedicate next chapter to her 'cause this chapter is short and crappy.

Oh yeah, I forgot to ask.

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NB: I don't know much about a coming of age ceremony so I'm using my idea. Cole is different from other vampire masters because he's kinda playful with his pet. I want him to be that way.

Ummm, I don't want anyone to criticize Cole's behavior towards Britt. (That's why I made that note)

And yeah, you guys should ship Brittany and Cole or I'll just go by 'Briole'.

You can just comment your ship name and I'll pick any ship name I like and we'll forget about my ship name 'Briole'.... Or you can tell me if you like my ship name.

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