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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's heart raced. Why was he here? Lucien threw the dart, and it didn't even hit the target at all.


"What's gotten into you?" Troy scoffed. "You're making it easy for me."


"Maisy, Troy, I just spotted an old friend over there," Lucien said, gesturing vaguely towards the crowd. "I'll catch up with you guys later, okay?"


Maisy's eyes lit up with curiosity. "Oh, really? Who is it? Do we know them too?"


Lucien hesitated, not wanting to involve Maisy and Troy in the dangerous situation unfolding. "It's someone from my past, I really don't think you know him. We're just catching up on old times. You two go on and enjoy the festival. I'll be fine."


Troy frowned, sensing something amiss. "Are you sure, Lucien? You seem a bit... off. Is everything okay?"


Lucien forced a smile, his mind racing. "Yeah, I'm just a bit distracted. Nothing to worry about. Go on, have fun."


Reluctantly, Maisy and Troy nodded, their expressions filled with concern. They exchanged glances.


Chapter 27: Frederick Returns