“They protect us, Lorelai. If it weren’t for the wolves, our village would have been destroyed during the great war, the vampires would own humans, and we would simply be walking blood bags,” she reminded.“As opposed to walking sex slaves?” I taunted, and her scowl deepened.“Enough, Lorelai. It’s the way things are. We are human, surrounded by creatures far more terrifying than us. We must accept the blessings we are given, and that is the protection from the alphas,” she said, then left the room, expecting me to follow.I did—just as the horn blared from the bonfire.Mother’s eyes widened. “Lorelai, run!”2. The Offering“What, why?” I demanded.“They are here! You cannot be late or our family will be cast to the Vampire Territory!” she cried.I sucked in a breath. I had never seen that happen before.She pulled a shawl over her shoulders, then grabbed my hand, abandoning our hut and hauling me through the matching homes.It was bloody freezing, the warmth of the fire and wooden fl
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