Changing into a vampire had had some unexpected side effects in addition to the now-I-drink-blood stuff. Unlike vampires, humans didn’t have supernatural control over every muscle in their bodies. Their mortal counterparts-well, let’s just say they lacked that finesse. Vampires had an inherent grace, making their movements appear as seamless as water rushing over stones. A few stories below, all the guests wore masks and costumes, but even without seeing fangs or glowing green eyes, it was easy to determine who was human and who wasn’t. I was perched on one of the ceiling’s corner rafters, taking a brief rest from my evening’s covert activities. The owner was a pyrokinetic vampire, so he was rather fond of fire. The lack of modern illumination wasn’t because this house used to be a medieval stronghold. Hundreds of candles glowed from the ballroom’s gothic chandeliers, casting soft amber light onto the guests below.
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