63. Bloodmoon (I)

Following the music, Raphael took Angeline's hand and kissed the back of her palm. Then he led her to the center of the room, and Angeline soon settled into the rhythm. As they danced, more and more people joined in. A few male vampires ask the Malion women to dance.

Dave looked around the space. The music was playing, and the few people who were dancing helped to lighten the tense atmosphere. But he wouldn't let his guard down. For tonight, he needed to be more cautious. There are many possibilities for the trap Raphael set when he agreed to bring Kiara here.

Selene simply remained motionless in the room's corner. She must have been aware of what was going on as well. When Dave made the choice to accept Raphael Gaultiero's unwanted daughter in his pack, he gave it much thought that she might have served as his father's tool.

After all, he was her father. If only Dave could reject the hybrid. But, could he? Her mother was a werewolf, which he knew. His own kind.

He was too focused o