“I’d take that as a warning,” Roland said, his tone deep and serious. “I’m surprised there’s not more blood.” That was a good point. There was no evidence of blood staining the sedimentary rock or anywhere on the ground. “Seems these vamps aren’t wasteful,” Merrick commented, his nose crinkling from the dreadful scent of decay. He angled his head to the side. “But why the display? Why warn off their food supply?” “It isn’t a warning,” I whispered. Silas quickly turned his head, his golden eyes meeting mine. “It’s to show us what’s to come. A promise.” I nodded gravely, and our eyes lingered
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