“Father, are we really going to let her out?”
“That’s right, husband. That vile creature of sin is an ill omen, a harbinger of misfortune. Since her birth, our pack is plagued by bad luck and illnesses. Do you still want to release her?”
“Yes.”
“But husband…”
“Alright, quiet down. I’m not releasing her to welcome her back into our lives. I made a deal with the Vampire Lord on the Canadian and US border. Very soon, we’ll be rid of this scourge for a hefty sum.”
…
I groaned and sat up with a pounding headache. When I opened my eyes to a suffocating hall of tension, my breath caught in my throat.
“Saira, you’re awake…” I held up my palm as I sat up, stopping Idris Raed from helping me. “Water.” I croaked.
“Yes, just a second.” Filling a cup from the glass jar on the table, he perc
