"You lie!", Eloive shouted. "Quiet!", Thjis barks. "Go on son." "I have my standards when it comes to women and since Cecilia didn't meet those standards, I turned blind to the suggestive stares she sent my way. The pressure was strong and I caved. I don't regret keeping my word. What I regret are the circumstances that came with keeping my word." "You knew a bond would have been formed but you still slept with her," an elder pointed out. "I was keeping my word," Massa defends. "Keeping your word my fangs! Take a look at the girl Massa. She's not even eighteen! And by humane law, you ought to be arrested!" Rifera yells. Massa flashes her his pearly whites. "Well, it's a good thing none of us are humans is it not?" Thjis turned to Cecilia. "Is it true?" "Yes, my Lord." Eloive looks

