My emotions were stronger as a vampire. His were, too.

I could tell, I saw what was behind Riley's mind. Not reading it, but having a sense of knowing what he felt. A trait only lovers have, but I was the only one to see it.

But, I knew he wanted Victoria more than he wanted me. But I accepted that, even though my unmoving heart ached in depression.

I surely knew that it would feel better after the battle. Because the feeling of slowly draining the life out of a human was a feeling to die for. Literally.

It was only a couple of days away. Our army grew fast and most learned to control themselves.

And some didn't.