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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)

The next day brought with it a gloomy atmosphere, as rain poured relentlessly from the darkened sky. Lucien sat in the dimly lit sitting room, his thoughts clouded with despair and uncertainty. He watched the raindrops trickling down the windowpane. They looked like teardrops.


Marie entered the room with a tray in hand, bearing a freshly baked pie. Her attempts to lift Lucien's spirits were kind, but he couldn't help but feel a pang of annoyance. How could she be so indifferent to Blaise's absence? How could she dismiss his departure as inconsequential?


"Lucien, dear, I brought you some pie," Marie said, placing the tray on the table before him. "A little something to brighten your day."


Lucien forced a weak smile, trying his best to feign gratitude. "Thank you, Marie. That's very nice of you."


She tilted her head, studying him intently. "You're not okay."


Lucien hesitated, his voice barely above a whisper. "It's just... Blaise. I can't stop worrying about him."


Chapter 29: Rain