Ready to be bitten

Silence enveloped Mallory the moment she spoke those words, her own disbelief echoing in her mind—that she had actually considered it as an option. But perhaps it was the only decent choice available to her.

"Are you sure to switch teams?" Hadeon broke the silence, his voice steady, as he reignited the flickering flames of the candles on the bedside. As the warm light danced around them, Mallory couldn't help but notice the bright smile on Hadeon's lips. He appeared more eager about the idea than she felt and they both sat upright on the bed.

Mallory nodded in affirmation. "Do you think my ability to apparate will be affected if I turn into a vampire?"