The frivolous and funloving atmosphere of the ball had changed into something dark and sinister with a touch of sexual debauchery tossed in for good measure. Just the way Others liked to party. Too bad this shindig was full of humans who might not have signed up to be snacks and party favors.

I couldn't find Mel, Satinka, or any Guardians, anywhere. The place had been overrun with vampires and ghouls who were sinking teeth and various other body parts into the humans who were ...