I leaned against the railing, sighing heavily in the afternoon sun. Both of the vampires were still asleep for the day and Kisca was also sleeping to recover her powers. Kisten and Aurel were awake, but Kisten was meditating, and I had no idea where Aurel had gotten off too. I had spent the morning practicing with my power, but the pounding in my skull soon forced me to stop and I closed my eyes as I hummed to myself.
Tonight. I thought to myself, gripping my locket tightly. My sister still remained cold and distant, although I knew she could talk to me thanks to practicing with my power. I assumed she was waiting until something important happened, so as to not waste the boost my power gave her. I cast my gaze out into the dense forest of trees and rocks and sighed again, pushing myself
