Chapter 14

I got out of the carriage with Leon and Monica following close behind. The misty air enveloped us. I ignored the cold air stinging my skin as I stood and listened. One moment the shrieking sounds came from the east, and the next, from the north. Although the forest wasn’t densely covered with trees, it seemed to be aiding the shriekers by echoing their cries.

“Can you find their location?” I asked, turning to Leon.

“I only have a broad location, northeast.”

I started to move in the direction that Leon had stated but was stopped by a strong hand that was placed on my shoulder. “Deven, wait.” Horror filled the vampire prince’s eyes. “I can’t hear any heartbeats.”

Dead! Are all my kind dead?!

Leon shook his head as if mind reading was a skill that he possessed. “All I know is that the creatures that are making that noise