Chapter 39: A Villainess Digs Her Own Grave

Chapter 39: A Villainess Digs Her Own Grave

This was fine.

This was perfectly fine.

Seraphina sat inside Prince Alexander's ridiculously luxurious carriage, sipping expensive tea, pretending she wasn't about to have a panic attack.

Because somehow, against all odds—

Her bluff actually worked.

She was now under the prince's protection.

And Lucius and Damian?

They had watched in stunned silence as she was whisked away like a fragile maiden in distress.

Seraphina took another sip of tea.

Alright.

Time to strategize.

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Step One: Figure Out the Prince's Intentions

"Your Highness," she began, putting on her sweetest, most grateful voice.

The prince smiled.

"Call me Alexander."

Seraphina almost choked on her tea.

Wait. Wait wait wait.

Was he flirting?!

No. Impossible.

Seraphina Nightshade was a villainess. A hated woman. The kingdom's certified bad girl.

There was no way—

"Lady Seraphina," Alexander continued, his voice smooth. "I must admit, I've been watching you for some time."

WHAT.

Seraphina blinked.

"Watching me?"

The prince chuckled.

"You are… quite interesting."

Seraphina did not like where this was going.

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Step Two: Avoid Any More Love Interests

"Your High— I mean, Alexander," she corrected quickly, trying to stay polite. "I truly appreciate your kindness, but I wouldn't want to burden you."

The prince tilted his head.

"You are no burden, my lady."

Seraphina's stomach dropped.

Oh no.

Oh no no no.

She was not about to accidentally charm another male lead.

This was a disaster.

She had escaped two vampires, only to land straight into a royal love flag.

Seraphina put her tea down.

Time to escape.

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Step Three: Escape Before It's Too Late

"Alexander," she said carefully, placing a hand on her forehead like a delicate heroine about to faint. "I feel rather unwell… Perhaps I should rest in an inn—"

The prince frowned.

"Nonsense. You'll stay at the palace."

Seraphina froze.

The what now?

The PALACE?!

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Step Four: Accept Your Fate (Or Scream Internally)

Seraphina forced a smile.

"Ahahaha… The palace, you say?"

The prince nodded firmly.

"I insist."

Seraphina internally collapsed.

This was it.

This was the end.

She had escaped a vampire love triangle… only to get dragged into royal drama.

Lucius and Damian were going to kill her.

She could already feel the death flags multiplying.

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To Be Continued…

Next Chapter: Seraphina vs. the Royal Court—A Villainess Faces a New Battlefield!