Blood Rituals

The forest loomed thick and shadowed around the old estate as Gregory and Sicily made their way toward the dimly lit structure. The night air was heavy with tension, and Gregory's every instinct screamed for caution.

He glanced back at Sicily, her determined expression illuminated by the faint moonlight breaking through the trees. Even injured, she moved with confidence, refusing to be a liability.

"You're sure about this?" Gregory asked, his voice low.

Sicily nodded, gripping the hilt of her dagger tightly. "We don't have a choice. If we're going to get any closer to understanding what's happening, we need to find out who else is involved. This estate might hold the answers."

Gregory wasn't convinced, but he couldn't argue with her logic. The estate belonged to a wealthy vampire lord who had connections to the rogue vampires hunting him. If anyone knew about their motives—or their connection to Albaz—it would be someone here.