Valentina
"A peaceful faction," I repeated. My brain seemed to be on the fritz, refusing to marry the idea of vampires that refused to harm humans with the single-minded killers the Association insisted they were. The Association was so certain in their interpretation, having formed it over centuries. And yet...
"How do I know you're telling the truth?" I asked, taking my hand back. "How do I know this isn't an attempt to trick me into believing that you're...safe?"
"I suppose you cannot know through words alone," William said. "I hope I can show you the truth of my convictions through my actions. That, and by showing you historical evidence that you will not have seen before."
"Historical evidence?" I asked, interest piqued. If I could examine actual historical artifacts as proof, I c
