The Sleeper Wakes
Multiple POVs
Lyra's POV
The creature that rose from the shattered arena floor wasn't like any vampire I have ever seen. He was tall and pale, with long silver hair and eyes like burning coals. Ancient power rolled off him in waves that made my teeth ache.
"Finally," he said, his voice echoing with centuries of pain. "After so long in darkness, I taste fresh air again."
Seraphina scrambled backward, her face white with terror. "Who are you?"
The vampire smiled, showing fangs longer than mine. "I am Valdris, child. Your great-great-grandfather. And I have been waiting for you both."
My heart stopped. "You're the one who created the curse."
"Indeed." He stepped from the crater, and flowers withered where his feet touched the ground. "I created the Kanimas to avenge
