Cedai and Zallius left the next morning; a Sunday that was brighter than most other days on the island. Milena must have known how sad he would take it, because she arranged for Allegra’s first public appearance to be that very afternoon.
“Mason cannot accompany you because of the sun today,” said the vampiress as she went through the Duchess’s closet to find something appropriate to wear. “You will be going with Niklaus and Gregory.”
Allegra frowned in confusion until she remembered that, as a vampire who was changed and not born naturally, Mace would burn to a crisp if he came in contact with direct sunlight. Still...
“Niklaus?” she complained. “Need I remind you how disastrously things went the last time I went out with him? Cedai and Zallius aren’t here to save our asses again. And
