Chapter 26

Naomi unlocked the gate and entered, immediately closing it behind her and sliding down beside Arayah who lay on the stone bed breathing heavily.

The little girl's face was pale and her breath came out in short spurts. When Naomi turned her over, she gasped and covered a hand over her mouth.

Naomi, on her way into the cave had felt a weird energy. She could sense that Six was not there and was not a bit surprised. It had been heard that Alpha Arargon had sent him away from the cave, promoting him to be guard at the main dungeon where rogues were kept. Now, nobody wanted to guard a little Vampire girl in a cave that had no usefulness. What would they gain from guarding a frail little girl?

So, there was no guard watching over Arayah. Naomi was relieved when her stepson returned home that evening with news that Six had been promoted. It would give her enough time to be able to visit Arayah and take care of her.

The night before, her son had also brought ne