The lights were bright, and since Vampires didn’t generally care for illumination anyway, Bonnie resumed her position, hiding her head in Cassidy’s shoulder. Cadence assumed she felt most comfortable that way anyway. The remaining female Guardian opened the door and Cadence walked in, followed by Cassidy. The rest of the women stayed in the vehicle.

Cadence had no idea where she was going, so she was thankful when Aaron began to guide her without even having to be asked. He told her how to get to the intake center from there and to ask for Faye once she reached it. Cadence also didn’t think it was likely a coincidence that...