Chapter 11 : Friend or Foe

*Gwen’s POV*

Darick had finally permitted me to do something other than stay locked in a room with him, and as I walked down the hallway, I realized just how happy that made me feel.

I made my way to the kitchen and was greeted by a young woman with brown eyes, long dark brown hair, and a beautiful golden sun tan.

"Hi, I'm Isabella. You must be Gwen?" She set down a plate on the counter beside some half made food, and extended her arm to shake my hand as she approached me.

Hesitantly, I took a few steps back. "Umm, who are you? And how do you know my name?" I replied as I raised my eyebrows.

"I'm Viktor's girlfriend, and I—"

"I'm sorry,” I cut in. “Who is Viktor, and did you say you're his girlfriend? What kind of vampire cult is this?”

I shook my head in disbelief and proceeded to exit the kitchen when her voice stopped me.

"Wait!” she called. “I'm not a vampire!”

My eyes widened as I spun around and her words entered my brain.

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