Sage’s mind was constantly on the upcoming battle with the Volbraghts. In truth, the family terrified her. She had seen with her own eyes what they could do. They could destroy her if they wanted to. Sage was petrified to her core, but she knew she would stand up for what is right along with the rest of her family.
She never went anywhere alone now. Even to the restroom. She sought safety in numbers. She drew within herself, constantly looking around her for any sort of sign from the Volbraghts. They were out there somewhere, lurking in the shadows, waiting to pounce.
The words Ares had said to her that day they attacked drifted back to the forefront of her mind, as it seemed to do often these days. “We know all about you, Sage Hayes. We know all about your little vampire friends, about
