Chloe's screams echoed against the rocks, her body trembling violently in Valerius's arms.

"There's no blood around," he said tightly, his voice fraying with urgency. "And you can't drink a fellow vampire's blood, it will poison you. We need to obtain human blood for you. I have reserves back at the mansion. Hold on. I'll get you there."

Her nails dug into his chest as she shook her head, tears spilling hot down her cheeks. "No... I can't.... I really need it now! I need it now, Valerius!" ...