Chapter 48: The Council's Decision

“Lucy,” Celeste whispered. She squeezed Lucy’s hand. Lucy wanted to run away. She wanted to disappear and go back to her human life. She couldn’t stand both Aleksandr and Kaleb staring at her with a threatening expression. 

“So I’ll basically be bound to the council forever?” she muttered with fear in her voice. 

“You’re not a slave, child,” said another council member. “You’d merely be an ally, a protector for all vampire kind.” 

She explained things in a much more pleasant manner and Lucy was instantly soothed by her words but when she looked back at Aleksandr that calmness was gone. 

“I need a moment with Celeste,” Lucy demanded. Aleksandr looked indignant. He opened his mouth - Lucy was certain to object - but another council member spoke first. 

“Yes, of course. Take your time.”