Blood Ties

Blood Ties Copyright © 2023All rights reserved. No portion of the book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any other information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the author. Chapter 1:The only sound in the room was Alexander's breathing as he lay in bed, gazing up at the ceiling. He tried to stop thinking, but persistent discomfort kept him awake. The lavender-scented candle on his bedside table gave the room's cold air a slight lavender aroma.He climbed out of bed, the cold floor sending chills up his spine, the blankets feeling cool and silky on his skin. The only sound in the quiet house was the typical creaking of the floors under his feet as he made his way to his daughter's room.When he opened the door to Lily's room, her perfume's floral and sweet scent hit him. The pillows on her bed were fluffed and perfectly positioned. But there was a problem. Lily's room was vacant, and she wasn't in her bed.Alexander's intellect and heart both started to beat quickly. His footsteps sounded in the quiet house as he checked every room. As soon as he learned his daughter was missing, he panicked.He sprinted outdoors, his feet hammering on the concrete, searching the pitch-black streets for Lily. The night sky was starry and clear, and the air was cool. In the distance, a car drove by, its headlights briefly illuminating the road.A black van abruptly stopped before him, returning him to the present. Before he could respond, several vampires burst through the sliding door, overpowering him and dragging him to their lair.As he was pushed into the van, Alexander's senses were on high alert, and his heart thumped in his chest. The little area was filled with the stench of sweat and blood, and the vampires' superhuman strength overpowered him. But he realized he had to act quickly to save his daughter from the same fate. Chapter 2:Alexander was tossed to the ground, and as he did so, his eyes gradually adapted to the poorly illuminated underground cavern. The air smelled of rot and death, and the chamber was moist and musty. The echoing sound of water trickling made the area even more unsettling.His fingers were numb from the tight constraints, and when he attempted to move them, he found that they were tightly chained behind his back. He tried to free himself, but it seemed like the ropes were getting tighter the more he fought.The vampires surrounded him in a circle, hissing and snarling as their fangs were visible and their eyes shone in the low light. Alexander's heart raced as he became aware of his vulnerability.Alexander was the focus of one of the vampires' attention as he moved forward. The vampire's skin was pallid and frigid, and his speech was accompanied by icy breath.The vampire scoffed, "You people are so predictable. You keep attempting to combat us but are nothing in light of our might and power.With more vigor than before, Alexander glared at the vampire. He knew he needed to flee and save his daughter from their control.A door squeaked open, and the room fell silent as it did. Alexander then noticed a man emerge from the darkness. That was the vampire clan's leader, a towering, powerful man with piercing red eyes and a sarcastic grin.The vampire leader growled, sending shivers down Alexander's spine, "You dare challenge us, human."As Alexander prepared to meet his foe, his muscles tightened as he straightened up. The air was thick with the stench of sweat and blood, and the confined chamber accentuated the vampires' breathing and motions.He was aware that he was outnumbered and outmatched, but he persisted. Finally, he charged the vampire leader with a fierce determination, prepared for the fight of his life. Chapter 3:Alexander's body was paralyzed by the pain, and the beating he had just received from the vampires had numbed his senses. He struggled to recall how he had come to be in this pitch-black, deserted location since his memory was clouded.When he opened his eyes, the vampire commander stood over him with a triumphant expression. Even though the lighting in the room was still weak, Alexander could now see more features in the shadows. He observed the room's icy stone walls, rusty chains dangling from the ceiling, and other torture tools dispersed around.Alexander had nausea due to the pungent stench of blood and death. The vampire leader's voice reverberated in his ears, and his words were dripping with superiority and contempt.The vampire boss scoffed, "You are a fool, human. "You can never win against us. You are a helpless, unimportant creature, and we dominate this globe."Alexander attempted to speak, but the assault had left his throat raw. His defiance was burning hot as he summoned his strength and spat in the vampire's face.Alexander was about to be struck when the vampire leader's face twisted in wrath. But before he could, a loud cracking sound of stone filled the air, and the room began to shake.The vampires jumped to their feet, their eyes wide with fright, and Alexander gazed around in uncertainty. Rocks fell from the ceiling, and the walls trembled as they narrowly missed them.Alexander spotted his chance in the commotion. He used all of his strength to battle his bindings and try to escape. Then, with a sudden outpouring of power, he cut the chains that had held his hands together, releasing his fingers to move.His fists made contact with the vampire leader's face as he lunged in that direction. The vampire lurched backward, his startled eyes bulging. Alexander took advantage of the chance and sprinted towards the door, his pulse pounding with adrenaline.His senses were now wholly awake, and he dashed through the door while moving as quickly as he could. He could feel the brisk air on his face, hear his footfall resonating through the corridors, and feel the ground beneath his feet.He continued