The entire vampire community was in chaos. When the battle finally ended, the truth was revealed — the mastermind behind the attack was none other than Alistair Ashborne. The Ashborne clan faced massive backlash for what their leader had done. The elders tried to contain the damage but eventually surrendered to the Blackwaters. From that moment on, the Ashborne clan belonged to the Blackwaters, with Darryl appointed as their new leader.
When questioned about Alistair’s involvement with the organization, the elders insisted they knew nothing about its existence — nor that Alistair had founded it. They claimed they only learned the truth when it was broadcasted online.
“You really didn’t know?” Darryl asked the first elder of the Ashborne clan.
“No,” the elder replied. “All of his loyal m
