Bonus Chapter 3- Secret Santa

Erick: Alina stood in the middle of the Grand Hall, her dress a stunning gold with intricate flowers embroidered from one shoulder to the other. That same embroidery was present on the skirt of her gown, thin at first, but they flared out at the end. Her hair was in loose curls down her back and her green eyes sparkled with fake joy that only people closer to her would understand. She looked like a glorious golden goddess who would rather be anywhere other than the Royal Christmas Party. “Thank you for inviting us, Your Highness.” A vampire guest came up to me before bowing deeply from the waist. I nodded, smiling as I held up my Champagne flute and the vampire bowed again before leaving. He seemed to be one of a lower rank. Higher rank vampires did not bow that deeply, in fact, our general and nobility only bowed their head slightest. But my eyes found their way back to Alina. “I don’t want to look like a slutty Santa!” She’d complained when I’d pointed out to a bright red dress with