Demon Revelation: The Day of Fear

A FIERCE ROAR

My mouth gaped in response to the statement of a lifetime.

But you're immortal, I countered, as if that would explain everything.

We're all vampires and we've been dying for a while. Only a few of us remain. His expression momentarily became dejected. Were hungry, he said. I'm a part of a small nest that is trying to maintain some semblance of respectability. Many of my species have been reduced to mindless cannibals who would drain a vampire just as easily as a human. They have surrendered to the darkness's insanity.

This was significant. Huge. I was at a loss for words as to how to react. I made the decision to communicate frankly while still being polite.

Tomas, although I feel bad for you, I fail to see how this could have brought you to me.

As you are aware, vampires were once people.

No, you weren't always a pussycat. I groaned in frustration. There isn't time for this.

He raised his pale palm. You pay attention or I won't assist you.

From the Lady Cleric, Tomas had saved my lif