Lucien's rage bubbled and his eyes shone red as he took in the scene before him. Liam was being drained by one of Jacob's friends while Jacob and another cornered Scarlett. But Scarlett... something seemed off about her. Then she screamed. And Lucien felt it. That presence. A presence so old he'd forgotten. That presence that was the source of worry for the vampire counsel and the reason they summoned him in the first place.
He gasped out, "Morpheus..." as his eye glow dimmed. This was how Elena started before she had to sacrifice herself. He watched as Jacob and his friends faltered and became uneasy as they watched her. The sadistic one dropped Liam who crumpled to a heap, but Lucien could still hear his heart beat confirming he was still alive.
"What's happening to her?" one of the va
