61. Going to War

David's voice resonated through the grand hall, firm and unwavering. The vampires listened intently, their eyes fixed upon their leader as he unveiled his audacious plan.

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"I propose a trade," David declared, his tone laced with a mixture of confidence and calculation. "Reina, the captured werewolf, shall be returned unharmed to her pack, under one condition."

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Curiosity and anticipation filled the air, the vampires leaning in, their attention focused solely on David's words. Whispers of intrigue spread among the crowd, as they eagerly awaited the revelation of the condition.

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"In exchange for Reina's safe return," David continued, his voice carrying a hint of triumph, "Andrei, the leader of the werewolf pack, must hand over Sabrina, the very woman who has stirred unrest within our ranks."

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The room erupted in a cacophony of reactions. Some vampires cheered at the prospect of reclaiming one of their own, while others voiced their dissent, believing that a more direct approach shou