Chapter 42

Derrick crumpled a piece of paper and flung it across the throne room. I picked it up in curiosity, wondering what it could be. It was a threat letter, from the vampires. They were coming for us. They were coming for war. A move no other fortress had tried in centuries. Even before the time of the late alpha. They all feared Derrick, they knew how powerful he was. The knew he could eliminate them all at once without doing much. Why would they be bold enough to send a threat letter. They probably had a strong backing or something we did not posses. “Are you all right?.” I asked in concern going close to him. I sat beside him gently and placed my hand on his shoulder. “I'm fine.” He lied.

I could tell when Derrick was lying, his voice would become subtle

“You're not.” I insisted. “ I said I'm fine, just let me be.” He replied again, slightly raising his voice. I left angrily. I laid on the bed, thinking about how we may have wronged the vampires, or what connection we could possibl