The vampires were immobile, as if they had all abruptly turned into stone when I asked the question, and as the silence began to lengthen, I started to wonder if they would respond at all. “We turn only those we've chosen as mates, and the decision is never taken lightly.” Ramses was the first to speak and he stared at me from the other end of the table, his face completely impassive. “By giving and taking blood so gradually, he was not completing the process.” “Fool! Do not give these dogs information they have no right to know!” Tariq growled. “The girl has ingested vampire blood. Whilst not truly vampire, she has a right to an explanation,” Antoine responded. “It is dangerous to give them information regarding our existence,” Tariq huffed. “Even worse to tell a human bitch.” “I dis

