Unexpectedly...

As the first light of dawn filtered through the curtains, I awoke to find myself tangled in Kira's embrace, the warmth of her body a comforting presence against my skin. The memories of the previous night came rushing back to me, a smile tugging at the corners of my lips as I recalled the moments of intimacy we had shared.

But as the new day dawned, the harsh reality of our situation came crashing back with a vengeance. The city was quiet, the streets empty save for the occasional passerby hurrying about their morning routine. With the sunlight streaming through the window, I knew that the vampires would be confined to their darkened lairs, sheltering from the deadly rays that threatened to consume them.

I glanced at Kira, her features softened in the gentle light of morning, and silently thanked whatever fate had brought us together in this moment of peace amidst the chaos that surrounded us.

However, my thoughts soon turned to Lucian. With a pang of guilt, I realized that I hadn't checked in on him since the events of the previous night. Fumbling for my phone, I dialed his number, but there was no answer. Concern gnawed at my gut as I wondered what could have kept him from responding.

Leaving Kira to her rest, I slipped out of bed and made my way back to my own apartment. The place was spotless, a stark contrast to the chaos that had engulfed it just hours before. Quickly dressing, I tried to shake off the sense of unease that lingered in the back of my mind.

Just as I finished buttoning my shirt, my phone rang, the shrill sound cutting through the stillness of the morning. I answered with a sense of dread, already anticipating the news that awaited me on the other end of the line.

It was the NeoGotham Police Department, their voice grave as they relayed the events of the previous night—a massacre, dozens of vampires slaughtered in a brutal attack by the werewolves.

My heart sank as I listened, the weight of the news pressing down upon me like a leaden weight. The fragile peace that I had hoped to broker had been shattered in an instant, and now, the city stood on the brink of all-out war between the supernatural factions.

With a heavy heart, I knew that the time for action had come. We couldn't afford to stand idly by while the city descended into chaos. Gathering my resolve, I made a silent vow to uncover the truth behind the massacre and put an end to the cycle of violence once and for all.