VALERIA

The scene that’s unfolding in the distance is so horrible that both Stefano and I are rendered motionless for a moment, standing by the window like statues. The screams and the thudding footsteps sound like an ominous chorus, almost taunting, like a warning meant to scare people for the amusement of whoever caused it.

I peer through the window, making sure I’m not dreaming because the situation is almost too absurd to behold.

Vampires are trying to break ...