Chapter 12 Nemesis's curse

VALERIE

The Alpha had a point.

Why would those vampires have risked their privileged lives to go up against the council? The council was full of hardened, unforgiving men. They would have been deprived of their luxurious lifestyles and been put on trial immediately, if not imprisoned entirely for their crimes. It was so like the high class to think they were above the treaty. It was so like vampires to believe they were above everyone.

There had to be more motive behind their crimes. Vampires we not the most powerful creatures, but they were certainly smart. Smarter than the average human, and much smarter than the average wolf.

Lucas frowned. Even his frown looked pretty. “Perhaps they’re after something…more attractive?”

“Yes, much more attractive,” said the Alpha. “Attractive even to you and me.” I did not miss the rough, disgruntled edges to his voice as he said, “It’s related to the prophecy.”

Lucas’s frown eased into a look of interest. All hint of playfulness had vanished