"DON'T YOU think I look older than Julien?" Howard laughed. The ridicule in his eyes made Cedric feel pity for him. This is a kind of vampire who has lost his reason and his self-respect. He paid a lot to pave himself a way and have recognition at last, but the world won't allow him. Even nature itself know that he's not deserving. "Regardless if Julien was an Adenhart or not, he can easily fight for the highest position. You know why? He was born for it. He transformed earlier than Max. I live my childhood always being reminded how exceptional was he. How can I keep up? It took...