Three days had passed since I regained consciousness. The last few days had been surprisingly quiet. After I fainted, the vampires had taken my mother to the hospital to ensure she received medical attention as quickly as possible. She was in good hands, and I was reassured that she was in no further danger. No one was home anymore, except me and Eryon.

The others, the remaining vampires, were staying at a nearby hotel. Eryon met with them every day to discuss plans and exchange information. I often felt a little left out, but I had my own important role: I was the liaison with the monster hunters. Luckily, I...