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Gone By Sunrise: Chapter 8
Chapter 8: Embers of Change
It had been weeks since the sightings of the rebellion, and the castle was a hive of activity as preparations for the impending attacks continued. The council, alongside all the other powerful vampire families, had been tirelessly working to fortify their defenses.
Damian had recently learned that his mother, Seraphina, had also once been a High Lady of the Council. She had surrendered her role to focus on nurturing her children after becoming pregnant with the youngest of the Draakul kin.
Before the council chamber meeting, Damian found himself alone with Lady Al'ovi, the successor of the Morovan Clan—his supposed betrothed, fidgeting nervously beside him.
"Hello, Damian," Al'ovi said softly, her voice barely audible.
...
It had been weeks since the sightings of the rebellion, and the castle was a hive of activity as preparations for the impending attacks continued. The council, alongside all the other powerful vampire families, had been tirelessly working to fortify their defenses.
Damian had recently learned that his mother, Seraphina, had also once been a High Lady of the Council. She had surrendered her role to focus on nurturing her children after becoming pregnant with the youngest of the Draakul kin.
Before the council chamber meeting, Damian found himself alone with Lady Al'ovi, the successor of the Morovan Clan—his supposed betrothed, fidgeting nervously beside him.
"Hello, Damian," Al'ovi said softly, her voice barely audible.
...
