I stood next to Marissa as we watched Lilith chase her friends. Her face still clearly red in embarrassment, but there was a smile on her face. “She’s telling the truth.” I told Marissa, still watching Lilith, a smile on my face. “You know that, don’t you?” I looked at Marissa. She was staring at Lilith and nodded her head. “Yes, I can smell her on me.” She said. Vampires are territorial creatures, especially when it comes to our mates and so the only way for other vampires to know that they belong to someone is by scent and this rule also applies to putting a scent on people that is under their protection. When I first met Lilith’s friends, I could smell her scent on them meaning; they were under her protection. Also meaning; mess with them and you mess with her. Too bad this is a

