I was terrified, and I wished he'd go away and leave me alone. Just for a little while! His presence depressed and suffocated me.
– I am terribly tired," I whispered. And I wasn't lying-I was terribly sleepy.
– No, Viper, I have so much more to show you," the vampire replied calmly.
– You don't understand… I know you're not tired, but I… I'm human, and I need to rest and sleep… Please. – I decided to achieve solitude even through a humiliating request, just so he would leave me alone.
Grayson stared at me incredulously, as if wondering if I was telling the truth or lying to his face. And I cringed, remembering that he didn't like lies, and at the thought that he'd hit me again if he thought I was lying to him.
– Well, rest, but for the first and last time. – He walked quickly out of the room and locked the door behind him.
Throwing myself onto the wide, beautifully made bed, I buried my face into the pillow and cried quietly. I couldn't understand what the vampire wanted from me! He said he wanted my blood and suffering, but then why did he let me rest? Why is he so volatile and insistently polite? Why does he call me a "guest" and not a prisoner? Why doesn't he call Markus again? After all, he had it in his head that I had to be silenced! Maybe he didn't want to upset his best friend on the eve of his wedding. But he could have told Cedric's parents about me! What are his plans? How long is Grayson going to torture me before he plays with me and deigns to kill me?
With these heavy thoughts, I fell into darkness. I don't know how long I slept, or if the vampire came to my room, but when I woke up, it was dark outside the big windows. It must have been late evening: as I walked to the window, I saw that the park in front of the castle was beginning to be lit by the light of tall lanterns.
– Where is he? – I exclaimed nervously.
– I heard you get up. I hope you got a good night's rest. – I heard the vampire's voice outside the door, and then the key turned in the keyhole and the door opened.
Grayson stood on the doorstep.
I couldn't help but think about how handsome the bastard was. And behind that beautiful shell was such a horrible monster! Such a black soul!
– The lights come on automatically, you just have to do it. – He clapped his hands together and a bright light appeared in the room.