The annual Masquerade Ball was already well underway when the Delarosa’s arrived. Lights were shining brightly, champagne was flowing freely, and conversation was easy. Only the richest of the richest and only those of the longest running bloodlines were invited. So, when August and Rachel Delarosa heard about it, they knew they had to attend. Not only were they the oldest family in the area, they were also the hungriest.
As vampires, August and Rachel had to hide their dark features under colorful masks in order to avoid suspicion. For although their name was well known among the elite, it was rare to see them in public. As the Delarosa’s entered the main ballroom it was as if a mysterious power suddenly drew everyone’s attention. There was a powerful aura around them that people seemed to gravitate toward. A hush came over the crowd, for just a second, as the beautiful couple walked into the room. And then as if nothing had happened, everyone returned to their conversations and entertainment.
August and Rachel slowly made their way around the crowd, introducing themselves and seducing guests behind columns in order to drink their blood. They were always careful to only take a little, as truly this was a feast with plenty of fountains from which to drink.
And so the night progressed, with music, dancing, champagne and blood.
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