Chapter 4

The Blood Court's archives were located beneath Blackthorn Castle.

As Sevian led me inside, the vampire guards at the entrance bowed their heads. "Lord Knox."

Their eyes landed on me. Cold, scrutinizing, with a touch of undisguised hunger.

Sevian moved to shield me. "She's a guest."

Hearing that, they instantly looked away.

I clutched the copy of the Sacred Spring files and followed Sevian into the Mirror Hall.

The whole wall was made of black mirrors. Sevian's reflection was nowhere to be seen.

Only my own reflection appeared—pale-faced, my hair still damp.

I looked at myself in the mirror. Suddenly,…