Epilogue

The change was finally complete. So everything didn't turn out exactly as I had hoped it would, but I did get what I longed for in the end. After everything that happened to me in between, I can finally relax and be happy.

Word came from Tori not so long ago that the Daybreak vampire hunters she had called had taken care of Maria and Dallas. Sort of a shame really, I would have liked the chance to see Maria again, talk to her, try and explain why I did what I did, but it's over, and on the bright side, she can finally be at peace now.

Tori also mentioned that Tyche had been killed when her house caught fire unexpectedly. She'd been trapped inside and had never managed to get out. No one was too broken up about that. I heard the House of Drache aren't too pleased and suspect possible foul play, but since Tyche was evil anyway, I don't know if they're really all that bothered.

I had been hoping all along that tell-tale spark of white light would burst in at some point, or even the shocking pink lightning effect, something that would indicate some sort of soulmate connection. The time for it to spring would have been when Cathy and I first exchanged blood and made love. But it didn't.

She's dealing with the change okay, we've stayed in the Daybreak safe houses, the witches are helping her handle the Night World, and another made vampire has come in to help her with that.

As for Cathy and I...we're together at least, even if she hasn't actually said she loves me. She's a Night Person now, and we have eternity for her to love me.

THE END.