They walked along the narrow pathway to the abandoned church Erik called home in necessary silence. The church was on the outskirts of the city, hidden from most. It was rumored to be haunted, and had mostly been reclaimed by the forest, but it was still a structure, and there was no telling if Constance's vampires were still looking for him or how close they were. They needed to be quiet, to stay alert and be vigilant in using their senses to alert them of danger.

Time was of the ...