[Lucien’s POV]

I barged into Celeste’s cottage, where a nice aroma was steaming from. I glanced over at the kitchen and saw Ryle making dinner for both of them.

“I knew it couldn’t be Celeste making anything that smells nice. All she does is make awfully smelling potions,” I said, and Ryle laughed, noticing my presence in the cottage.

“I’m right behind you, and I have a hammer in my hands,” Celeste said, startling me from behind.

“I’m a vampire for a reason, your hammer can’t do anything to me,” I boasted, and she just laughed a little.

“Whatever. What are you even doing here? Shouldn’t you be in your...