LXII. Ancient blood

When everything seems lost,

Remember that ancient blood is the key.

Elena

After seconds that seemed like years, the door opens, revealing a long chamber. At the end of the chamber, I see the altar. Vlad takes Vladimir from my mom.

"Here we have to be very careful. Harpies protect the old altar. Never look up, and if a harpy comes to us, never look her in the eyes. She will take it as a fight signal, and trust me, you don't want to fight a harpy. They are tough creatures. No running, we walk normally."

We do as Vlad instructed us, and we start walking. We walk with soft steps.

I hear the flaps of wings, and a harpy lands next to us.

"You finally came back," I hear a female voice.

"After our last time together, I thought I would never see you again. Missed me?" the female voice asks Vlad.

"Mika, as lovely as always. I see you haven't changed a bit. But I am not here to see you."

"Then why are you here? And bringing females in here, after we...."

"Meet my daughter and granddaughter. As y