Lazarius walked to the front of the desk and stood facing Vaistian . “ I apologize greatly my Lord . I hope …”
“ Knock it off , Lazarius . I am not in the mood .” Vaistian ’ s words cut off Lazarius ’ apology . “ I have a little job that needs doing , and I am asking you to do it .”
“ Whatever you need , My Lord Vaistian , I shall see that it is carried out to the letter .”
Vaistian steepled his fingers on the desk before him , his golden-brown eyes surveying Lazarius for a moment . “ There is a certain vampire that I need dealt with . He has become too close to Shizuka . Well … both of them have , and we cannot allow that , now can we ?”
Lazarius knew better than to argue . “ Of course not . Tell me who he is , and I will dispose of him immediately .”
“ His name is Viken , or at least that is the name he is using now .” Vaistian reached into the top right drawer of his desk and took out a small oval framed painting . “ This is his true form . But he has changed himself somewhat in order to hide his true identity .”
Taking the framed painting offered him , Lazarius looked down at the figure and was shocked to see eyes that were so light a blue they appeared almost see-through . The strong jaw and flowing silver hair told him all he needed to know : the man in this picture was a pureblood . Oh shit . This is not going to end well .
“ Who is the second person that has become too close to your intended , My Lord ? Surely , you do not mean the child , Pandim ?” Lazarius asked , trying to calm his
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