Desperate Vigil

"Seriously, are we all just going to twiddle our thumbs and wait for her demise?" Indiana exclaimed, frustration evident in her voice. She scanned the room, observing the somber expressions on everyone's faces. Melissa sat on a loveseat, gazing out the window, while the other vampires were scattered around the living room. Meanwhile, Idrus and Gabrielle were in the kitchen, replenishing themselves with blood.

Melissa responded to Indiana's outburst, her tone tinged with helplessness. "What do you expect us to do? Idrus has already sent a call to Rafael, but he hasn't arrived yet. We can't just storm into his realm without him." Melissa turned her gaze away from the window, her eyes filled with worry.