-THEIA-
"You’re coming back with us?" The sheer relief that flooded Hyp’s face was unmatched.
After he unloaded all that information on me, I needed time to process it. So, I did just that—soaked in the warm tub, letting the tension slide off me like soap suds down the drain.
I replayed everything in my head. Even if some of Hyp’s beliefs sounded like the ramblings of a lunatic, there was one thing I couldn’t brush off: the vampire king wanted me.
Sticking with Hyp gave me the edge I needed to survive. Even if being around him right now made me want to scream.
Once I’d scrubbed off all the grime and felt halfway human again, I trailed behind Phoebe into the kitchen. That’s where I found Hyp, Alex, and Aquila, all gathered and waiting, ready for me to drop the news.
"So you're really
