"Who was he before he became a vampire?" I asked, not sure why.

"I think he should be the one to tell you his story. After all, it's not mine to tell," she said, watching the castle.

I nodded, and then smiled without humor as I shook my head in disbelief. "I'm sure that he wants nothing to do with me after tonight."

"What happened?" Charlotte asked, turning her eyes toward mine.

I took a deep breath. "I accused him of killing my husband."

"What?" ...