Mikkel divulged secrets to Alex that were previously unknown to him. The looming threat of the church had now positioned itself as a new adversary they needed to confront. However, it seemed unlikely that Shade, with his enigmatic demeanor, would align himself with the church or pursue a role as a vampire hunter.
As Alex contemplated Shade's formidable power, a nagging suspicion crept into his thoughts. "Shade is formidable beyond my understanding. I can't shake the feeling that he may be aware of my vampiric nature," Alex mused.
The historical connection between the fallen royal vampire family and the enigmatic Shadow Hunters intrigued Alex. Uncovering the ties between these two entities remained an unexplored aspect of his quest for knowledge.