Edward’s gaze dropped. "I haven’t seen any human blood today… only vampires."

I turned sharply. "Take them to the dungeon," I commanded, my voice hard and absolute.

Edward drove away quickly, leaving Sansa trembling, caught between fear and shock, as I walked toward her.

"Stay away from me!" she warned, trembling, her tone a mixture of fear and defiance.

I studied her, measuring her comprehension. "Have you never encountered a vampire before?"

"I’ve… never heard of them. Am I in ...