The two massive guards didn’t stop me as I approached the door to the king’s chamber. Instead, they bowed slightly, acknowledging my presence as I pushed open the heavy door without hesitation. It was a bit anticlimactic—no resistance, no challenge, just their respectful nods as I walked past them. I had expected more, given the tension between us and the recent battle against the Asshole and his army. But then again, the vampire clan had treated me with nothing but respect since that ...