Joanne’s POV
By morning, everyone in the barracks seemed to be in a frenzy. Word had gotten out that one of the mountain villages had been attacked. This attack was worse than all the others; there was more smoke, more bodies, more infections, and poisons.
It was one of the largest mountain villages in Eboncrest; it was the one that forged and planted goods and supplies for the soldiers. This attack wasn’t just affecting innocent vampire villagers; it was affecting the soldiers as well.
By the time Alexander called an emergency patrol, I was already pulling on a pair of boots. They were a little too big for my small feet, and I wasn’t used to wearing shoes, let alone boots. But I knew this village was up a mountain, and it was at least a few hours away from the barracks. I would never
