What kind of fool would beg mercy from a vampire, even if he is a king? Valdís I have one hope to keep my lands and people out of the hands of my mother and sister. I must beg the vampire kings to grant me aid and just hope they aren’t hungry as people that annoy them have a way of disappearing. Knox I just want my time in charge to pass quickly, until she arrives, begging so sweetly. Her blood sings to mine and her attitude promises anything but the monotony of late. Her problems seem nothing more than a welcome diversion until they attack her in my castle.The king may have mercy on my people but at what cost?