ANNE

I can only ever think of running away from here and never having to return.

I thought I was done paying Natalie back and I could finally disappear into a world of my own.

Then, my stupid mind, what am I doing in the Vampire King’s world instead of the human world, pray tell? I don’t have an answer to that.

The moment Giana told me that Ryker insisted on Zio’s return because they might end up having a war with the Vampires, I knew Natalie was in danger. Once again.

Giana told me that i