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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 trudged away from the chaotic scene of the battle, his body aching and his clothes stained with dirt and blood. He had to get home. Blaise's safety was in question. As he hurried to go find a carriage to take him home, he heard footsteps approaching from behind. Turning his head, he saw his stepbrother Troy hurrying toward him, disbelief etched on his face.


"Troy, what are you doing here?" Lucien asked wearily. "I thought you were enjoying the festivities."


Troy's eyes widened as he took in Lucien's battered appearance. "I've been searching everywhere for you," he exclaimed. "What happened to you? Are you alright?"


Lucien gave a half-hearted smile. "Just a little scuffle. Nothing I couldn't handle," he replied, still out of breath. "But listen, Blaise is in danger. Raphael... he's after him."


Troy's expression turned to disbelief. "Blaise? But I thought he willingly went with Raphael. You know, because of... their feelings."


Chapter 28: Gone