Charlotte tries to push away from me. “The last thing I need is to cause problems for you…”

I grab her chin, forcing her to look at me. “By all means, cause problems. I don’t mind. What I do mind are the intimidation tactics being played out. That’s what is happening here. The reason for Beruth’s visit, I can’t say for sure, but every other vampire that has come by over these past few days is trying to intimidate you, and I’ll take a wild guess and say your sister has ...