8

Breakfast in the grand dining hall was a family affair. Xander led Charlie in, his hand resting on the small of Charlie's back.

Drake, Xander's elder brother, sat at the head of the table, a warm smile on his face. Beside him, Lucas, his Petit man, greeted them with a friendly nod.

"Morning, Xander," Drake said, his voice welcoming.

"Morning, Brother," Xander replied, guiding Charlie forward.

Charlie's eyes widened, taking in the opulent decor.

"Drake, Lucas, this is Charlie, my Petit man," Xander announced, his voice filled with pride.

Drake's gaze softened, assessing Charlie. "Welcome to the family, Charlie."

Lucas smiled warmly. "We're glad to have you."

The table was set with an assortment of dishes: glasses of crimson blood for Drake, Lucas, and Xander, human food for Charlie, and rare, bloody meat for the vampires.

Xander's eyes met Charlie's. "Baby, eat up. You must be starving."

Charlie smiled, feeling cherished.

Drake raised an eyebrow. "Xander, not drinking today?"

Xander's gaze locked onto Charlie. "I've found a better source, Brother."

Charlie's face burned, understanding the implication.

Lucas chuckled. "Looks like Xander's found his perfect match."

Drake smiled. "Glad to see you happy, little brother."

As they breakfasted, Charlie felt enveloped in this strange, new world. It's not that he didn't know who buys his kind. Clerk had always informed them that their kind is always a perfect match for the vampires who live on the other side of the country.

As they breakfasted, Charlie struggled to keep up with the vampires' banter. Drake and Xander exchanged teasing jabs, while Lucas playfully rolled his eyes.

"Xander, how's charlie adjusting?" Drake asked, sipping his blood.

"Perfectly," Xander replied, smiling at Charlie. "He's still getting used to our world. Remember he has only spent hours here."

"Unfortunately those hours where spent being eaten by some greedy monster.you Know I slept late waiting for you to introduce your mate."said Drake looking at his brother.

Charlie blushed how can they be so open like that I am still here ,he thought.

Lucas leaned in. "We're glad to have you, Charlie. You're good for  this greedy Xander."

Drake nodded. "Yes, little brother's been lonely too long."

Xander chuckled. "Thanks, Brother. I think I've found my match."

Charlie's heart swelled, hearing Xander's affection.

As they finished breakfast, Drake pushed back his chair. "Xander, walk with me. We need to discuss something matters."

Xander nodded, standing. "Baby, stay with Lucas. I'll be back soon."

Charlie smiled, feeling secure with Lucas.

As Xander and Drake departed, Lucas turned to Charlie. "So, tell me about yourself, Charlie. What do you like?"

Charlie relaxed, enjoying Lucas's friendly demeanor.

"I like reading, hiking, and music," Charlie replied.

Lucas grinned. "Sounds like you'll fit right in. We have an extensive library and beautiful gardens."

Charlie's eyes widened. "That sounds amazing."

"When I fast came here,I was so scared,I didn't know anyone and Drake was not reliable at all ,he was always busy with kingdom affairs"said Lucas

"How long have you spent here"asked charlie.

*Ahh 300 years, and I tell you They have been fun."

Charlie couldn't believe his ears "what do you mean 300 years ,you look nineteen just like me."

"Oh sweetie when I came here I was eighteen years, and by that time their was a war that was going on so for my safety Drake turned me into a vampire without my knowledge. I spent the next one years ignoring him." Said Lucas

Charlie "...."