The entire way home was silent. Once we finally got to the mansion, I stopped in the middle of the hallway and spun around.
"Spit it out Lyra. What's wrong?"
"My lady, that hunter is the one that you've been giving your blood to?"
"Yes he is."
"But he will eventually fall to a level E anyway! Why prolong his suffering?!" Lyra began to raise her voice.
"And what of you and your sister, Lyra!? Where would you be if my father hadn't given you his blood?! You both would be in the same boat as Zero possibly already hunted down level E's! So don't you DARE address me in such a manner!"
Lyra cowered at my anger. I also noticed Mira at the corner of my eye.
I sighed, "I apologize for snapping. Just let me explain. First off, Zero has helped me many times when I have gotten sick in class. He gives me his blood since my body rejects the tablets. Second, he is a very good friend of mine from school. Wouldn't you do what you could to keep a friend from spiraling into insanity? I would've done it for you and your sister as well."
Lyra began to tear up. "I apologize my lady, I had no idea."
"Come here Lyra."
She walked over to me and I embraced her in a hug. Hearing the flow of her blood made me hungry.
"Lyra," I felt the urge and I pushed away, I went to walk away when she grabbed my arm.
"Please my lady, I would be honored." She smiled with a blush across her face.
I moved her hair and nuzzled her neck, finding myself a nice vein. I slowly dug my fangs into her neck, earning a gasp from her. I made sure to drink my fill before I released her. When I pulled away she was flushed red and breathing heavily.
"You ok?" I asked.
"Yes, my lady. I'm better than fine, I'm as happy as can be right now."
"All right, I'll be in the study."
"Yes, my lady." She smiled and bowed.
In the study, I leaned against the door, slid to the ground, and found myself engulfed by jealousy. Why was I trying so hard? It was obvious that he liked Yuki more than he liked me. I needed to stop before I just ended up with a broken heart. But I was slowly realizing while drinking Lyra's blood, no one's blood could fill me like his could.