Ezra's mind raced as he processed the information.
Nothing had been what he had been expecting when it came to vampires. The vampire government doesn't allow them to roam freely but instead, regulates them and makes laws.
But this was his life now.
He felt a renewed determination to master the power within him, to ensure that Valaren never endangered them again. And to ensure that no one challenged them again.
"The Custodians will arrive soon." Gen set Olivia down gently. "They'll clean up the site and make sure there's no trace of what happened here. They'll also bring blood packs to help us recover. It's part of our system to protect ourselves and our world from human discovery."
Ezra glanced around the room, still awed by the destruction and the forces that had been at play. The importance of the Custodians' role became even clearer. They weren't just cleaning up messes. They were preserving vampire lives.
