29 Lord Valdimir?

My eye widened on hearing Lord Valdimir's words. I didn't say anything, I kept quiet and looked down. Lord Valdimir moved his mouth again and said with a sad tone, "I saw your memories and thoughts with you drank blood from me earlier".

Oh.... That explains why he was anxious all the time since I woke up today. I muttered up the courage and spoke in a formal tone, "I lost my parents when I was 5, Lord Valdimir. It was nice to have a doting father, loving family. But it doesn't change the fact that I an outsider who took the role of Lady Claire.

One way or another she died because of me. She loved her research so much and she wanted to help others so much that she sacrificed her own life. Now, I hold the responsibility to carry it on. I can only see myself as a replacement, Lord Valdimir".

He frowned and took a deep breath. Then he said with a serious tone and a tinge of smile, "Elizabeth Kaitlyn Cullen, she was not only my third wife. She was also my sister, who was given birth by my parents for the sole purpose of marrying me, to strengthen our clan.

My younger brother, loved her mundane wife so much that he turned her and refused polygamy.

For being the head of the Vampire, I had to take more wives. My first wife, Tia Coreen Caporetti and second wife, Lia Lynn Caporetti are half sisters, they were so kind and brave. They both raised Elizabeth, grooming her to be my next wife.

As we both are going to spend an eternity together, I didn't meet her often while she was young.

Suddenly on her 18th birthday, I saw her as an young beautiful lady. The little girl who used to hide behind my wives were gone. She stood brave, magnificent, beautiful and graceful in front everyone and ofcourse me. I was taken aback by her, she attracted me like magnet.

The marriage with both Tia and Lia was a political marriage. After we spent years togethers, I took a liking to them. But the moment I laid my eyes on Elizabeth, I fell for her.

She was also my sister, so I gave her a choice when they talked about marriage.

She chose me, looks like she grew up dreaming of becoming my wife. A war broke out between demons and us, half demons. We were on the losing side. My parents gave up their lives to save us and performed a ritual. Lia and Tia gave their lives to save the kids and Elizabeth. Thede all took place when I was in the battlefield.

I mourned their deaths for years. After their death, I found out how much I loved my wives. Elizabeth grew up seeing them, in a decade she replaced everyone of them. Not only in my heart, in the kids heart as well. The twins and Sonja was brought up by her.

Finally she was conceived with Claire. I didn't lose my Elizabeth on battlefield or some sacrifice, I lost her because of my carelessness.

When she replaced others, the toll on her was equal to her whole life. She also left me, giving Claire. But I couldn't accept the child, so I spent most of the time on battlefield or outside home.

One day the line was broken, my little girl who wanted my acknowledgement tried so hard for the ritual. After she was bedridden, I knew about her. She has distanced herself from others for her entire lifetime except Sonja. She felt lonely and suffocated every second she spent here.

I wanted to save her so bad, so that my Elizabeth won't leave me again. But Claire also left giving us you. If you want we can change your name back but you will always be this household's child. Me or not anyone in this house sees you as an replacement.

We see you as Claire's sister or more like her twin. The moment I fed you my blood you became my child, sweetheart. You will always be my child. When I read about your achievements, I saw my Elizabeth in you. That's why we decided to give you her name."

I stayed silent when he finished his story. I don't know how to react, for all these days I have been suffering from my stupid inferiority complex or something. I have to say something in return. But I don't know what to say! I have to loose myself and become the real me.

I took a deep breath and said, "Lord Valdimir?" He looked at my eyes and then I asked him, "I used to call my Father as Daddy. Would it suffice if I call you like that?" His face brightened and smile filled his mouth. Then he said, "Sure, Dear! Why not?".

I chuckled and said, "Even in front of everyone?" He replied so confidently, "Yep!" I asked again, "Even in the battlefield?" He said with pride, "You can do that anywhere, anytime, sweetheart!" I asked him with a grin, "What if someone laughs at you?"

He shrugged his shoulders and said, "It is his life or death situation! What can I do?" Then we both chuckled. We chatted until I let out a yawn. Then he tucked me in the bed and turned to leave. I said, "Daddy?" He immediately came to me side with a bright face and asked, "What is it, sweetheart?"

I smiled and said, "I just felt like saying it!". He patted my head and said, "You can say how much time you want!" Then I dozed off.

....

I opened my eyes slowly, the room was dark. I sat up in the bed and looked around. I could see better since I'm a vampire and all! My door knob turned, a tall and slender silhouette appeared. "You are awake", said Haru looking at me.

I shrugged my shoulders and said, "Yep!" He switched on the light and walked towards me. He sat beside me and said with a smile, "Looks like someone is energetic!" I smiled and said, "I had a good talk with dad." Haru nodded his slowly and said, "Dad, uh?..."

I chuckled and said, "Actually, it's daddy". He again nodded teasing me. "Oh, Sleeping beauty woke up!", a voice came from the door. It was Bezek, I nodded my head and smiled at him. Bezek said while squinting his eyes, "There is something different about you, darling!"

I shrugged my shoulders. He then continued, "You know that guy Bruce, is covering your memories and thoughts as he is still within you. So you have to tell me". I stood up and walked past him, "I'm hungry, you know! My daddy must have prepared a feast for me".

Haru followed me and patted his right shoulder while smiling. Bezek was confused, after few minutes of walking, he said in a loud tone, "Ohhhh.... Daddy ah?" I smiled at him. We went straight to the dining hall my whole family was waiting for me to have dinner with me.