I’m starting to understand why she didn’t mind giving me some blood back at the chapel. She doesn’t think I’m a threat by any means and I can actually keep her safe.

That damn bodyguard really wasn’t that helpful to her at the end of the day... Leaving her behind while the city is going under. Remi might need to find better bodyguards in the future.

I am still confident that he is alive.

"I’ll try my best to make sure you aren’t ever in danger when I’m around," I assure her.

"That means a lot so thank you Dante," Amelia responds with happiness in her voice.

"Don’t forget I’m here to help as well," Lia chimes in with a small laugh.

"I couldn’t forget you," I say while glancing over at her.

In a beautiful forest with two stunning girls that I never once expected to meet before everything happened. I can’t really complain about this too much.

Where it’ll go, I don’t know. There’s a lot of things at play right now.

After Lumiel is dealt with it could be the perfect moment to consider visiting Mel again. At least then I’ll finally know if I can trust Mel... Especially if the hunters are truly dealt with at that point.

I think she is worth trusting but something is just bugging me lately.

Maybe these blood memories could help me quite a bit more since I did learn a lot in such a short span of time. Could it be possible to see these memories from someone who isn’t dead?

Hans wasn’t dead yet at the time, I don’t think at least... Or maybe he was.

Hunters are kind of a hard one to consider when it comes to these things since they are a lot stronger than normal humans. Look at the people Lia was traveling with for example, they were pretty weak. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

Not saying all humans are weak but they don’t compare to a hunter.

"You going to keep watch again?" Lia asks, standing before me with her arms crossed.

"Probably," I respond with a casual tone.

"When do you sleep?" Lia asks with a curious look on her face.

"I don’t always need it if I’m being honest, but every now and again. I’d say during the night like you," I answer.

"I’ve been really surprised by all the different things with you. Vampires don’t usually do well in the sun, nor are they awake typically. That’s why I don’t know what to expect," Lia says while staring at me.

"Ancient generations had that way of living but we evolved and got away from it," I reply with a calm tone.

At least that’s what my mother told me about our ancestors. They lived a completely different lifestyle compared to modern day vampires.

Hunting through the night, sleeping during the day, and feeding on humans actively as the main food source.

Crazy times.

To think it has changed so much since then, yet we are still treated the way we are. Says a lot about the impact our ancestors had on the human race.

So much that they don’t care what generation we are or that we didn’t hunt them. We are still seen as the threat no matter how much we try to show we aren’t anymore.

Sigh.

After letting out a sigh I move over to a tree and take my position for the time being, not realizing that Lia followed me over.

Amelia is already laying down for the time being but I can’t be left alone. Lia is good company, just it would be nice to enjoy the silence for a bit.

"Will you kill all humans?" Lia asks with more of a serious tone.

I shift my gaze towards Amelia in the distance.

"Most. I’d like to believe that ones like Amelia are out there... As hard as it is to believe," I respond after some serious consideration.

"You aren’t worried in the slightest about her betraying you?" Lia questions.

"I don’t think she ever would if I’m being honest," I answer with confidence.

"What about me?" Lia asks, her eyes locked on me the moment she finishes asking.

I don’t think there is a reason for Lia to betray me or for her to consider it, then again... She left behind those guys. What stops her from doing that to me?

Someone stronger could come along and persuade her to join them instead. Those are thoughts normal people would consider at least.

I’d probably just have to kill her if she betrayed me.

There’s no other way around it since I wouldn’t be able to trust her anymore, even if she did try to come back to my side. Hypothetical situations are such a bore to think about though.

"I don’t think you’d betray me either," I respond with a serious tone now.

A smile appears on her face before she moves next to me instead.

"Of course I wouldn’t. I already gave you my blood, hehe," Lia says with a small chuckle.

"Yes you did," I reply with a more relaxed tone.

After our conversation ends Lia eventually falls asleep next to me as I keep guard over the two of them. I don’t mind her head on my shoulder or anything but it is a bit different.

The night also goes by quite quickly, like it was mere minutes of nighttime.

"Yah-aaaa-wn!" Lia stretches and lets out a yawn.

"You still sound tired," I say while looking down at her.

I didn’t realize that I was sitting against the tree which is why she ended up laying on my shoulder in the first place.

"Early mornings always make me feel like I’m tired," Lia replies softly.

The forest feels so peaceful, almost like there is no war going on whatsoever. No one would ever know if they lived here all their life.

I’m taken away from the peace as I realize Amelia is waking up now as well.

It seems like it is time to get moving.