The Newest Alpha: Rodriguez's Rise and Fall

“Wow... It makes a whole lot of sense," Clara said with a hint of surprise, her eyes widening slightly. "So you were wrong when you said Damian doesn't have a heart. He clearly does, that's why he felt pity and regret for what he did, even though it wasn't entirely his fault since he was cursed and all."

Mathias nodded slightly, his lips pressed into a thin line. "I guess you are right about that," he said, his voice low and thoughtful.

“But why did the people tell a false history of the event?" Clara asked, her brow furrowing in confusion.

“I guess they were ashamed of what they did to their own people, when they realized what they had done," Mathias explained, his voice tinged with sadness. "So they just blamed everything on the big bad vamp."

"Alright, I think we should start going back," Mathias said, his tone brisk and businesslike. "They may be looking for us now."

“Rodriguez, why don't you come out already? There's no point in hiding. You are surrounded," Lucian said, his v