In The Forge

"Scarlet, Bella could not do it. You can take anyone else. I am sure we have a good amount of blood slaves and other humans helping us in our land." He held Bella tightly and took a step back, making Bella panic. It was her chance to gain the trust of other vampires and also meet the witches and humans that could help her. If she lost it, Scarlet would make sure that she did not get another chance.

"Why? I mean, I want to help Damien. He has been kind to me." Rafael's brow furrowed as he looked at Dami and then at her. "Damien and kind?" even a fool would not believe in it. Dami had always been sarcastic, cruel and eccentric, playing jokes with everyone. But Bella nodded again.

"Yes, he is the only one who supports me here. I will do it for him." Scarlet raised a brow and looked at her son. Were they talking about the same Damien. "Do you not trust me, Rafael? Do you think I am weak or I will betray you?" her voice went accusive that he frowned.