Almara’s Pov
Fear settles in my chest like stone dropped into a still lake causing a cold rippling effect.
“That wasn’t part of the plan.” Roman growls low enough only for us to hear.
“Plans change.” Robert is quick to respond. I sit wide-eyed waiting to see what happens next.
“How interesting.” The vampire says, a new sense of vitality taking over him. He probably didn’t expect his shift to begin with such an exhilarating start. “Wait here.” The guard says, a delighted smile revealing razor sharp teeth.
“I should kill you now.” Roman says and reaches his hands out to grab Robert’s throat, but Robert rushes to explain himself.
“It’s a sure way we’ll get inside the Council now, isn’t it? What else would you have told them?” Robert raises an eyebrow as though waiting for his to impart
