Determined to confront my mother and find answers to the questions that had plagued me, I pushed past Alex, my frustration driving a wedge between us. Without a backward glance, I ventured deeper into vampire territory, determined to face my past alone.
The labyrinth streets of the vampire-controlled domain seemed to close in around me as I walked further into the shadows. My heart pounded with each step, and the unease of the unfamiliar surroundings gnawed at me.
However, as I ventured deeper into the dimly lit streets, my determination began to wane. The oppressive atmosphere weighed heavily on me, and the sense of isolation grew with each passing moment. Doubt crept in, and I couldn't help but wonder if confronting my mother alone had been a rash decision.
But before I could backtrack or seek out Alex, an unexpected presence descended upon me. A shadowy figure, cloaked in darkness, emerged from the inky blackness of the alleyway.
It happened too fast for me to react. With supernatural speed and grace, the figure lunged at me, a chill racing down my spine as I realized who it was.
My mother, the queen of vampires, had found me.
In the blink of an eye, she immobilized me with an otherworldly power, rendering me helpless. Her crimson eyes bore into mine with an eerie mix of maternal concern and an underlying hunger that sent shivers down my spine.
"You shouldn't have left here, my dear," she murmured, her voice a seductive whisper. "You belong with us."
My futile struggle against her hold was met with an amused smile, and I realized that I had walked right into her trap. My mother's power was overwhelming, and my recklessness had led me straight into her grasp.