Chapter 13: Congratulations, I Played Myself!

Chapter 13: Congratulations, I Played Myself!

Step One: Realize That I Might Be in Trouble

Let's be clear—

I DID NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS.

I was supposed to be a villainess. A side character. Someone who dies tragically so the heroine can shine!

Not the center of a freaking love triangle between a smug vampire duke and my own maid.

And yet, here we are.

"Are you blushing, my lady?" Lila teased.

I scoffed. "Blushing? Me? Ha! That's ridiculous."

Damian smirked. "You're turning red."

I covered my face. "Shut up."

Step Two: Form a New Escape Plan

I needed a way out.

Fast.

Option 1: Fake my death and move to another kingdom.

Option 2: Get them to hate me. Somehow.

Option 3: Accept my fate and become the first villainess to accidentally create a harem.

…

NO.

I refused to let the game win!

I just needed a distraction. Something so chaotic that it—

BANG!

A loud noise interrupted my scheming.

Step Three: Oh Great, An Assassination Attempt

Oh, fantastic.

A group of masked men appeared out of nowhere.

"Duchess Seraphina Evernight," one of them sneered, "your life ends today!"

I sighed. "Ugh, can you people at least let me finish my cake first?"

The assassins looked very confused.

Then they charged.

Step Four: Watch the Vampire Duke Go Feral

Damian grabbed my waist and pulled me behind him.

"Stay back," he ordered.

His voice was low. Dangerous.

His eyes glowed crimson.

Then he disappeared.

Oh. Oh damn.

The next thing I knew, the assassins were flying through the air like ragdolls.

One got drop-kicked into a tree.

Another screamed as Damian yeeted him into a fountain.

…

I took a sip of tea. "You know, I could've handled that myself."

Lila snorted. "Sure, my lady."

Step Five: Why Am I the Only One Concerned?!

Damian returned, brushing off his perfectly unruffled clothes.

"Are you alright?" he asked me.

I blinked. "You literally just massacred half a dozen men, and you're asking if I'm okay?"

He smirked. "Yes."

…HELP.

Lila patted my shoulder. "Just accept it, my lady. He's smitten."

Damian chuckled. "Maybe."

I screamed internally.

Step Six: Realize I'm Completely Doomed

The assassins were dragged away. The mess was cleaned up.

And I was left sitting there, staring at Damian, who looked way too pleased with himself.

I sighed. I needed a nap.

Lila leaned in. "Sooo… still planning to escape?"

I groaned. "Yes. Just… after I sleep for ten years."

To Be Continued…

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