Celine POV
I need to go to the Vaeleris’ home personally and extract every scrap of information. The risk of leaving it to my guards is too high. If this rot extends further, any one of them could warn the guilty parties or destroy crucial evidence.
Celine sits beside me in the car, her presence grounding me as my thoughts swirl. I catch her gaze, her brow furrowed in confusion and concern.
“I don’t know much about vampires,” she admits softly, her voice breaking through my thoughts.
I turn to her, offering a faint smile. “They’re not like what you see in fiction,” I begin. “Most vampires don’t kill to survive. They feed, yes, but the act itself doesn’t usually result in death. Many of them prefer to live quietly, often in isolated communities where they can avoid drawing attention. Th
