Ivan
The entire time since I left Nevena with Baba Roga in that dark cave, I was worried sick. But I had to feed. Because of everything that’s happened, I didn’t even think about it. The burning sensation in my throat and the hunger I felt was muddled by the strange feelings that Nevena had woken inside me. It was almost like…
I couldn’t even think about it. It would mean a certain death for both of us. It was forbidden by Ancient Laws.
So, I hurried up. I hunted down a few animals and I drained them dry. I’m used to animal blood, because that’s what’s available in the Academy. Of course, it’s enhanced with magic, but they say that that’s what tamed us vampires. We used to be wild and scary monsters. The Academy’s job was to assimilate us so we can be of help and do something with our dark gifts, rather than just walk around like brainless zombies.
But human blood does taste better. And Nevena’s blood tempts me more than anything before. That’s why it was so hard to say no to her.