Darren's POV
I picked Diamond up, her back resting in my arms as I cradled her head against my chest. I took careful steps, trying my best not to shake her. Her body was still cold, chilling the air around her. I took solace in the fact that we were at the one place that had answers to everything I needed to know. Right now, Rowena was the only one who could help her.
"But Rowena, what will the Chambers say about a Persecutor leaving with the infamous Scourge of Nature?"
"Ah, your ill-earned nickname. I still wonder why they call you that when their situation is similar to yours. They envied the long life of vampires and decided to go against nature, telling themselves a lie: that they did it to serve the world. All they do is hide away from the world while trying to control every move of witches around the world."
