Solara didn’t move. His head didn’t even lift. “Her throat is burning,” Solara muttered. He stepped into their minds and saw everything as they did. The burning in her throat was stronger, she wanted to lick the blood on her fingers, but the idea of it repulsed her. Before she knew what she was doing, she brought it to her lips. Stephan watched realizing this would be the only way she would come to terms with her new life. He called Solara from the other room. It was his turn now, he had to explain the why, an answer only he knew. He went to her and knelt by her feet. He pulled her fingers from her lips and looked at the confused expression on her face. Her hands were over her ears, trying to block out all the voices that were assaulting her. But the more she tried not to hear the loude

