Edith came to stand by Caden’s side on the balcony, staring at the bleak, sunless landscape. He noticed her worried gaze and placed a finger under her chin, turning her head to face him.

“Why do I burn everyone except you?” Edith whispered her question.

Caden stroked her cheek, “You do…”

She spun to look at him.

Caden lifted his hand and showed her marks on his hands.

“These marks aren’t as bad as my poor fellow vampire down there, however. I ...