Stephanie's Perception: Victor straightened to his full height, a show of respect despite his restrained position. "I come on behalf of a splintered faction within the Vampire Council, I am the youngest prince of the Vampires" he began, his voice carrying the rasp of centuries. "Morgana has made enemies of us all, and my group wishes to join forces with your pack to bring her reign of terror to an end." Brock's distrust seemed to evaporate slightly, replaced by a strategic gleam in his eye. "What do you offer?" he asked, pressing for details as he circled his desk to take a seat, signaling me to sit beside him in a show of unity. Victor's lips thinned, a sign of his seriousness. "We have knowledge of her whereabouts and her sinister plans," Victor revealed, his eyes glinting like polish

