VALEN
"Valen watch out!" I heard Calum yell above the commotion. I did a back slide to the floor when I realized what he was warning me about, narrowly missing the vermin that was lunging straight at my neck. As I rolled in the sand, my heart pounded in my chest. I struggled to get back to my feet.
What the f**k was wrong with me today? Usually, I would be more aware of my surroundings. I wouldn't even need a warning from anyone. But today, I was sluggish and my senses were slow. It was so infuriating, and definitely the wrong time for this to happen.
The scouts on lookout had sent word earlier. They had found the vampires' hideout after watching them for weeks. This was a once in a lifetime opportunity, a chance to end the war going on. So I wasted no time in gathering my troops and h
