Guilt

"If August is the one who needs to kill the vampire, then there is no reason to try offering yourself in exchange for her," Lucas was saying to Neoma. They were huddled together waiting to discuss things with Graeme further in order to come up with some kind of plan to help August's objective from afar.

"I still think there is a chance I could help if I go there. If he doesn't want me in exchange—or if it's not smart because August needs to be the one who is there—maybe I can help her in some other way," she said quietly, eyes darting around at some of the pack members who were still lingering, asking questions of Graeme and the others.