“Thank you, Rebecca. I’ll be fine,” Alister said. He couldn't help but wonder what Drake was doing and he was debating if he should ask Rebecca. In the end, he decided to keep silence. He didn't any anyone else to start thinking that he had a feeling for Drake. If news of that reaches the ears of the council, he would be executed. 

“I—” 

“Alister here’s your order.” Leo was standing behind Rebecca and he holding a large bag of food. It was filled with sweets which Alister would often eat when he needed to think. 

“Thank you,” Alister said. He grabbed the bag of food and left it on the table. He expected Leo to leave but he was still standing there with a large smirk on his face. Alister has a had feeling as he grabbed money to pay him.

“I'll let you have it for free if you ask that Werebeast out,” Leo laughed.  

Alister's face was completely red and words caught in his throat as he stared at Leo. “Die,” He finally said as he went for his sword. 

“Well, bye Rebecca it was nice to meet you. Be careful,” Leo said quickly. He rushed out of the building and away from the line of fire. 

“Please ignore what he said Rebecca,” Alister mumbled through his hands. The last person he wanted to know was Rebecca since she was close to Drake. He would rather die than have him find out. 
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Valeria started at the little boy with wide eyes. Without saying a word, she walked back to the pile of bodies and grabbed the only living one. He was pale and barely clinging on to life. He hated to wats her energy on a human, but she healed his wound and threw him against a nearby tree. She then instructed the vines to restrain him and walked back to the little boy. 

“You poor thing. I’m sorry if I scared you,” Valeria said. Her voice was warm and quiet to not startle the little boy. 

“Here let’s get out of there and healed up,” Valeria said. She tore him free from the vines and healed the small scratches on his leg. She was angry that she didn't see it before. She was so set on the vampire hunters that she didn't notice him.