"What? What were you saying?" I asked, forcing myself to focus on Eli.
"I was saying that the chilling chambers are nearly empty of human blood," Eli announced. "If we don't get replenishments soon, we might just end up with another coup—this time, to overturn you."
The Shade's blood supply was, of course, the main point of contention at The Shade. I hated discussing the matter, because it felt like something I was incapable of finding a solution to. But it was an issue I couldn't escape.
"Well, we've gone through this matter so many times before. Has anyone been able to offer up a solution?"
The silence was irritating.
"There must be a way," Sofia spoke up to break the silence. "There are thousands of blood banks across the world. Could we not tap into that supply?"
