Chapter 88

When the ancient vampire stared at her, Lava shuddered; she wanted nothing more than to give her soul and be done with her existence, but she felt something other, a fresh strength coursing through her veins, making her welcoming and warm. Lava knew he was strong and dark, knowing full well that he was the soul keeper, yet there was something about the ancient that she couldn't place her finger on. Something so familiar that she could sense the breadth of his power even in her dreams, and now, staring at the powerful man, she felt tempted to lower her head and give her soul.

'Don't be frightened, little one,' the voice within her brain said, '... I want you to inform Norma that the moment has come.' Tell her, my child. 'Tell her...'

The ancient vampire did not appear to be a scary authority; in fact, Lava saw him as more like an angel than a dark lord. If there was such a thing as an angel vampire. She thought to herself.

However, he was as big as Naghas and as muscular a