When the final bell signalling the end of classes rang, Scarlett let out a breath of relief. She was tired of the stares and different look everyone was giving her. Lucien sided up to her and signal to her that it was time to go home. This made Scarlett feel weird. The fact that a probably 1000year old vampire was acting like this made her feel weird.
The walk home was heavy with unspoken questions. Scarlett kept stealing glances at Lucien, trying to gather her courage. Finally, she couldn't hold back anymore.
"Lucien," she began, her voice shaky but determined. "I need to ask you something about what Jacob said back there. Were you... I mean, he said..." She took a deep breath. "Were you really sent to kill my family?"
Lucien's laugh caught her off guard – rich and resonant, it echoed
