Hope

Hera ad her squad walked to the palace doors like they were visitors of the vampire king. They didn't give a shit about the guards who were closing in on them with their arrows aimed at their faces. They didn't care that they were just eight against hundreds of soldiers.

"Hello guys, we just want the royal enforcer back. I know he's been good company and all, but it's time w go back home alright. Now if you could kindly guide us through the way to the dungeons or wherever it is you have him, we will really appreciate the gesture.

Also, since we are your guests even though unannounced, could you prepare baths for us, we're bloodied here…oh and food, man I'm so hungry, aren't you guys?" Lilah said as her team just nodded like this was a normal conversation.