CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY SEVEN – VAMPIRE POLITICS

A murmur of discontent rippled through the gathering. Cordelia's voice rose above the others. "My lord, surely you can't be serious? To ally ourselves with werewolves would be to sully our pure bloodlines, to compromise everything we stand for!" Logan stood, his voice calm but firm. "With all due respect, Lady Cordelia, this isn't about bloodlines or ancient grudges. Dr. Carter's work threatens the very existence of all supernatural beings. If we don't stand together, we may all fall separately." The room erupted into heated debate, with vampires taking sides and arguing passionately. Laura felt overwhelmed by the intensity of the discussion, the weight of centuries-old conflicts hanging heavy in the air. Suddenly, a new voice cut through the chaos. "Perhaps we should hear more about this threat before we dismiss the idea of an alliance out of hand." All eyes turned to the speaker, a striking woman with long, dark hair and piercing green eyes. She moved with a grace that seemed alm