"So," the vampire continued, glancing at Sir Kai with an unreadable expression. "You wished to speak with me? Well, here I am. What is it?"
"My Lord, Eira is in trouble. We need your help. Our king requests your intervention," Sir Kai said, his voice steady despite the weight of his words.
The vampire tilted his head slightly. "And what, exactly, is happening in your kingdom?"
Sir Kai hesitated, biting his lower lip. A great question—one he wished he had an answer to. He had been away too long, and frankly, he had no idea what fresh disaster had unfolded in his absence.
Would the ancient vampire appreciate honesty? Probably not. But he wasn't feeling creative enough to lie.
"I'm not sure," he admitted. "I was sent to find the Nightshade Coven. At first, the mission was to prevent an uprising. But now… things have taken a darker turn. I fear it's more dangerous than we anticipated. However, I don't have the full picture."
