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When Lucien McNamara’s father remarries, he meets his new stepbrother Blaise Laurent. Blaise, the black sheep of his family, is promiscuous, conceited, and callous - but also magnetic, charismatic, and seductive. Lucien is immediately entranced by him. Blaise, after having a falling out with his uncle Raphael (an object of brooding and obsession for Blaise, and the only person who seems to actually get under his skin), must return to his family’s home to live. However, none of his family seems to want him there - especially his mother. Lucien takes pity and attempts to befriend and fix Blaise, but Blaise keeps trying to seduce Lucien. Lucien resists, knowing Blaise doesn’t love him, but continues to try to help him, and he finds himself more and more entangled with this enigmatic but frustrating being. Then Lucien makes a shocking discovery - Blaise is a vampire! Not only that, but he was turned by his own Uncle Raphael, an evil man with whom he has a very twisted relationship. Uncle Raphael wants Blaise to join the Vampire Nobility, but Blaise actually regrets being turned into a vampire. Lucien begins to see the cracks in Blaise’s callous exterior as slowly he begins to let Lucien into his heart. Can Lucien help Blaise find his way out of this dark world, or will he be dragged down with him?

My Stepbrother, the Vampire (BL)

Lucien and Blaise returned to the ballroom, music filling the air as couples swirled in graceful movements. Lucien discreetly concealed the makeshift stake he had crafted, ensuring it remained hidden from prying eyes. They scanned the room, their gazes darting from one face to another in search of any sign of Frederick.


Blaise, his enthusiasm waning, muttered, "He's probably already gone. Let's not waste our time." Lucien ignored this, and beckoned him to follow.


As they ventured deeper into the crowd, Lucien's attention was diverted by a hushed conversation that reached his ears.


"I can't find Amelia anywhere," one girl whispered, her eyes scanning the room anxiously.


"I saw her just a while ago near the refreshments," another girl chimed in. "But then she disappeared. I think I saw her go off with some guy."


The other girl giggled, but a third girl said, "That's not like her!"


Chapter 30: Daggers in the Night