The gathering surprised me. I was expecting only the council, but there were more people there. Not just experienced vampires, but also new ones. And among them, I even saw a few werewolves.
“A lot is different. We had no choice.” Ginevra said through our connection. “Most of these vampires wouldn’t be present without a guard. That’s why there’s so many.”
To protect themselves from what. Each other or me?
I was more surprised to see Aldo and Lily present. They appeared calm, but the rapid beat of Lily’s heart made me wonder what exactly was going on. Liam, on the other hand, was visibly angry, with Jake attempting to soothe him by placing a firm hand on his arm.
Ginevra and I approached the altar, kneeling before it. A sense of unease hung heavy in the air, causing my skin to prickle. I glanced around cautiously, searching for any signs of danger or suspicious individuals.
“I feel unease Ginevra.” I said.
“I can feel that. Are you nervous?” he asked.