The fight was over, and the intruders had retreated. We might kill most of them, but not without casualties on our side, as they were many in numbers this time. I shift into my human form, and Alec brings me shorts I swiftly wear. 

Alec and Coswell report on the number of people that were injured and killed on our side. We were clearing and helping out the wounded when the min-link buzzed. 

' The new Luna is a vampire,' someone said. I froze. 

What did they mean by that? 

' She is ...