*Darick’s POV*

No one moved a muscle as they waited for Amber to regain her composure and deliver her verdict.

But when she did, all heads snapped to Godfrey—fangs bared and eyes red.

Godfrey growled. “You bitch!” he yelled. Then, his attention turned to me. “I did what I had to save the Blood Brothers! Darick has lost his way and is no longer fit to be our leader. I invoke the Vampire Articles of Confederation!"

Godfrey turned and looked ...