A resounding knock reverberated throughout the room, catching Blade's attention. He immediately covered his mate, knowing that no one had the right to see her body without permission, except him. He couldn't bear the thought of anyone laying eyes on his injured mate. "Come in," Blade said, and the door swung open, revealing an elderly man with gray hair.

"Vampire king, what happened to her?" Doctor Roberts inquired. Blade shrugged his shoulders, refusing to move from his spot beside ...