Emmanuelle was perplexed by the way things had snowballed. Everything was senseless and out of proportion. None of this should have happened, not on her watch, and her honor as a noble vampire was at stake.
For one, she was known as a pacifist and hailed as a talented diplomat. She was taught and able to reason with any creature, especially vampires.
Two, her beloved's transformation had been so quick and unexpected that she was now unable to keep a cool head. The presence of the wolf meant only one thing: confrontation.
She and Augustine worked hard to keep the already thin thread of understanding between their two species within the bounds of cordiality.
Despite her natural confidence, Augustine had repeatedly warned her. "It is good to remain extremely vigilant when men are involved
