Human beings had to die in order to be reborn as vampires. For pure-blood vampires, the transformation granted them eternal life, incomparable beauty, and also a supernatural skill that was unique from person to person.
There was only one catch to the otherwise flawless deal. It also robbed them of their body warmth forever. This was another good reason why vampires liked to suck the warm blood directly from their prey.
Nick and Serena helped to move Aiden to a chaise lounge, where Hans was seated and waiting patiently. After the latter held Aiden in his arms, he calmed down a lot. There was some kind of reassurance that was connected to having the prey delivered to his claws. To knowing that he did not have to fight other vampires for the blood.
Aiden lay on Hans' lap, his head supported on the vampire's arm. Aiden's body trembled from Hans' cold body and the cold breath that blew against his throat. It was like lying on a block of ice.
