“Hmm trust,” Alister lingered on the word for a moment before he turned to stare into Drake’s eyes. “I won't turn on you with my own free will. But since we’re on that topic …” Alister tussle though his bag and grab the bottle of BLS-GN-004. He hesitantly held the bottle in his hand and glance at Drake. Swallowing the lump that formed in his throat, he handed the bottle to drake. 

That’s a blood lust suppressant. Every vampire has some amount of blood lust and it’s the reason we feed. Blood can quell our thirst for blood but some of the more powerful vampires require an artificial suppressant,” Alister hesitated for a moment but swallowed his pride, “Recently I’ve been building up a tolerance for it and I don’t know how long it will work. I can’t get a higher dose because I’m already at the limit. If I take something stronger I’ll die. So as long as I’m in control I won't betray you but I can’t promise that forever.”

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Valeria eyed Andrew for a moment before grabbing his arm. In an instant, their surrounding melted away and was replaced by a medieval-looking tavern. The building was completely made of wood and lit by large magic-powered Chandlers. Giant wooden barrel formed the far wall and in front of it was a large counter where a man stood. He dressed in a black and white suit and seemed to be expecting them. 

“Take a seat, and order anything you like,” Valeria said taking a seat at the counter. The entire tavern was empty except for the three of them.