18 - She Rises

~Godfrey’s Point of View~

When a vampire turns a human, it is customary that the maker and child are buried together for the night. That way, when the new vampire arises the following evening they will have things explained and be led on a guided hunt.

However, since Vincent was quickly arrested, one of the Queen’s progenies took to ground with the girl. I had just finished digging them about halfway up when I sensed some stirring beneath the dirt.

I had rounded up a few small game and had them caged and waiting. I would relieve the babysitter and take over. I looked around at the Queen’s meticulously manicured backyard and knew she would be furious about the giant hole. Vampire thoughts and emotions, first and foremost. Vanity.

I dug a bit more until I saw a male hand trying to reach out. I lunged for it, and pulled him up. He was holding the girl around his chest. I had to speak to the girl myself, I had to know from her point of view. It was literally making me mad.

“I am councilor