Lora and Azriel, accompanied by their trusted guards, made their way towards the border to meet with the vampire delegation. Azriel had left his Beta in charge and entrusted Mary with their son, Asher. The parting was heart-wrenching, especially as Asher, despite his independence, clung to them, tears in his eyes.
"We're doing this for him, for everyone," Azriel said to Lora, his voice firm but his heart aching.
Lora nodded, her face grim. Leaving Asher was one of the hardest things she had ever done. But there was no other option.
As they reached the border, they were greeted by four vampire warriors, all dressed in sleek leather suits. Lora looked at them in awe; it was the first time she had seen vampires in person. They were strikingly beautiful and flawless, far different from what
