Calista The sun had already set and most of the vampires were back from their hunt. Their faces flushed with satisfaction and now they were on their way home. The air was thick with the scent of fresh blood, and my own hunger stirred within me, a gnawing ache that needed to be sated. I was hungry, I had only hunted without Nicholas once and it is always fun with him. But today, I want to hunt and try a few things on my own. The setting sun was casting long shadows across the clearing as the last rays of light disappeared behind the horizon. With a final nod to the coven members, I took my leave, promising to visit again soon. As I walked away from the clearing, the thrill of the hunt began to take over. My senses sharpened, and every sound and scent magnified in the cool night air. I mo

