"She's not going anywhere." Valen takes a step towards Bishop in challenge. Don't get me wrong, Valen is a big man, but no way can he take on three vampires unless he wants to kill them.
"They're my family, Valen," I tell him as I put my hand on his arm. I can feel all the emotions pouring off of him and I want to calm him.
"Turn around. All of you. She's not even fucking dressed. Have some respect," he barks at them.
I'm surprised they actually do what he says, and I take the time to slide Valen's shirt on over my head. I glance over and see him pulling on some pants.
"Tick tock, the sun is coming up," I hear Erik say.
"I have to go," I tell Valen.
Moments ago I was trying to get the hell out of here and now that it's really happening I don't want to leave.
"You know how hard this is for me? I can't let you walk out the door with them."
"They're my family," I say again, and Valen glances over his shoulder for a moment then back to me.
