CAMILLE'S POV
It felt as though I had been drifting in darkness for ages, unable to move, until a warm liquid slid down my throat, spreading heat throughout my body. Gradually, the paralysis faded, and I could finally move and open my eyes again.
As my eyes fluttered open, I was met by four faces staring down at me. For a brief moment, I had no idea where I was or why they were there.
"Finally, you're awake," said a tall, striking woman with strawberry blonde hair. Her voice was smooth, almost melodic. "For a moment, I thought my blood hadn't worked on you."
The scent confirmed what I already suspected. They were vampires. That could only mean one thing: I had made it to Altaire Castle.
I sat up, instinctively clutching my throat. "Did you make me drink your blood?" I asked, alarm cre
