#Chapter 74. Peace and Politics
"W-Why are they.... What is this?"
"This is the royal crypt. Every member of the August line that was not killed and burned in battle is here in something like death. We call it Eternal Sleep and it is unique to the August line."
"Eternal?"
"There are no known cases of one waking up after they have entered Eternal Sleep. They typically fall into it when it's nearing the end of a normal vampire's life or when they have taken on too much damage."
Daphne's hands trembled, "W-Will I fall into this?"
"I don't know... You are the only half-human royal vampire we know of." Nicole said, she took a deep breath. "I brought you down here to see them and to tell you the truth. This is the only place in the castle that is beyond vampire or werewolf hearing."
Daphne frowned looking at her and feeling a bit nervous about what she had to say.
"My grandfather was the brother of Queen Lily," Nicole smiled and Daphne took a sharp breath. "Making me your cousin."
