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    Masquerade Of Blood And Silence: House Of Blood And Roses, #2.5
    Masquerade Of Blood And Silence: House Of Blood And Roses, #2.5
    Masquerade Of Blood And Silence: House Of Blood And Roses, #2.5
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    Masquerade Of Blood And Silence: House Of Blood And Roses, #2.5

    By Laura Greenwood

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    A masquerade ball unlocks the secrets of a vampire's heart.

     

    Violetta's life has been a lonely one since arriving at the vampire court, but a friendship with one of her family's servants soon proves to change that. 

     

    As Violetta and Dante grow closer, she realises there could be more in her life for her, and one fateful masquerade ball changes everything forever and Violetta realises that friendship with Dante might not be enough. 

     

    Will she choose to go with him when the clock strikes midnight and the masks come off?

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    Masquerade Of Blood And Silence is a standalone story connected to the House Of Blood And Roses series. It is a steamy vampire romantasy featuring a forbidden different worlds m/f romance, vampires, and vampire nobility.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDrowlgon Press
    Release dateOct 17, 2024
    ISBN9798227002532
    Masquerade Of Blood And Silence: House Of Blood And Roses, #2.5
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    Laura Greenwood

    Laura is a USA Today Bestselling Author of paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and fantasy romance. When she's not writing, she drinks a lot of tea, tries to resist French macarons, and works towards a diploma in Egyptology. She lives in the UK, where most of her books are set. Laura specialises in quick reads, with healthy relationships and consent positive moments regardless of if she's writing light-hearted romance, mythology-heavy urban fantasy, or anything in between. You can find a full book list and more information on her website, or in The Paranormal Council Facebook Group. Happy Reading!

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      Masquerade Of Blood And Silence - Laura Greenwood

      Chapter 1

      I stand with my back against the wall and wait in silence for the doors to open and for the man who is supposedly my sire to come into the room. I have no reason to think he isn't my father, but considering I only found out about him a couple of months ago, it's hard to reconcile the knowledge with the cold and distant man now in charge of my life.

      To my left, my older half-brother stands in a similar position to me, and opposite, our three servants line the other wall, probably thinking of all the things they could be doing in the time rather than waiting on my father's presence.

      I twist my hand into the fabric of my dress, trying to still the nerves rising within me.

      The doors spring open and I jump, hating how much the sound affects me.

      I dip into a curtsy as my father passes, feeling a little wobbly. I didn't learn how to do this until I arrived at the vampire court, never having thought this would be my life, and it shows in how bad I am at it. Which is supposedly my fault even though I had no idea I was nobility before arriving here.

      Lord Vermatchi sweeps into the room, his deep green cape fluttering behind him. He pauses in front of me. You're wearing the wrong shade of green.

      I'm sorry, Father. I bow my head further, trying to fight back some of the tears threatening. My wardrobe is provided for me, I thought it all looked the way it was supposed to.

      Fix it, now. His tone is firm and not to be argued with. I found that out on my second day here.

      I gulp down any protest, not wanting to provoke him more. Yes, Father. I dip into a curtsy.

      He moves past me and gestures to my half-brother. Come.

      Without saying a word, Luca falls into step behind him, also aware that he should be doing as he's told.

      The rest of you are dismissed. Lord Vermatchi doesn't look back as he waves away the servants. And me.

      It's hard to resist the urge to hurry out of the room, but I know that any sign of not wanting to be part of House Vermatchi will result in me being punished, and I dread to think about how they're going to do that.

      I don't manage to breathe until I'm on the other side of the door and free from the pressure of being around my father. Without me even realising it, tears start to slide down my cheeks. I sniff and wipe away my tears, frustrated with myself for getting so emotional when nothing bad actually happened.

      I slip into my room and head straight to the House Vermatchi crest hanging on the wall, the golden antlers standing proud against the green. I hold up my dress to the coloured part of the crest, frustrated that they seem to be a perfect match.

      Eurgh. I sit down on my bed and rub a hand over my face. How am I supposed to live my life like this? My dress is the perfect colour, and is one he ordered for me.

      A knock sounds on my door and I look up, already dreading what's going to be waiting for me on the other side.

      Come in, I call.

      The door creaks open and our only maid steps inside, bowing her head to me. Your father sent me to help you change, Lady Violetta.

      Thank you, I say, getting to my feet and turning my back to her so she can undo the buttons. I don't understand why the dress is so complicated when we don't have the staff to properly manage the situation.

      Do you have a preference for which dress you would prefer, My Lady? she asks.

      No. Mostly because I'm sure whichever I pick is going to be wrong.

      She heads over to the wardrobe and pulls out a dress in the exact same shade of green I've been wearing. Or maybe it's not the same shade, it's honestly impossible to tell. Maybe if I'd grown up working around fabric I'd have more of an idea, but right now, I'm clueless.

      It doesn't take long for me to be wearing the new dress. I smooth down the fabric, making sure it falls right. I dismiss the maid and check on my hair, knowing it can't be out of place either. Appearance is everything.

      Once I'm as satisfied that I'm as presentable as I can be, I head out of

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