Chloé held her chest in fright. There, before her was the very woman that she had seen in the photos with the boy. Chloé couldn't speak as she examined the woman's body. She was no doubt pregnant, and her neck had healed punctures.
"I'm looking for some people," Chloé began trying to remain confident. This was nerve-racking even if this person were no longer a vampire. The young woman nodded. Around the corner came the boy.
"Auntie Annalese. Look what I found!" He was holding up a precious gem glittering with a cherry-red hue. Annalese gave him a look. When the boy saw Chloé, he was visibly startled. Annalese put her hand on his shoulder pulling him in front of her closely.
"There aren't many people here, as you can see," Annalese said, with a wave of her hand. "Just me and my son."