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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 stood there, stunned by the sight of Blaise outside his window. Without hesitation, he quickly unlocked the window and helped Blaise through, pulling him into the safety of his room. As he held Blaise in his arms, relief washed over him. "I'm so glad you're safe," Lucien whispered. For a moment he just held him tight, unwilling to let him go again.


Taking a step back, Lucien's eyes scanned Blaise's appearance, noting the weight loss and pallor that marked his face. He looked beautiful, but he didn't look healthy. For a few minutes he just stared at him, unsure of what to say.


Blaise broke the silence, his voice soft. "I'm sorry I came back. I know in my letter I said I wouldn't, but I couldn't forget all the kindness you showed me," he admitted, his eyes searching Lucien's face for reassurance. "I had to see you again, but if it's a problem, I can go back. I don't want to cause any trouble."


Chapter 33: Strange Return