New Allies

River's anxiety reached a new high as the severity of the vampire's words sank in. The other vampires present nodded in agreement with their brother's statement, their eyes never leaving her, disdain hidden within them.

She knew these vampires weren't here to play and meant business. They all exuded so much power, that she doubted if even Gonzalo could take all of them head-on, alone.

After a few seconds, she finally spoke again, this time her voice becoming more serious. She wasn't here to play as well. These vampires dared to threaten her pack and she was ready to strike down all of them if it weren't for her respect for the late Lord Draven. "Yes. Lord Driven is indeed, dead." Her tone was emotionless, and so was her expression.

However, deep inside, she felt like her heart was bleeding. But she still managed to keep a calm demeanor as she continued speaking. "But believe me when I say, it wasn't my doing. I did not harm him in any way. H– he helped save my daughter..." She paus