(Author’s POV) . Back at the Hotel where the Masquerade party was happening, Philip was dancing with Helen. The party went on but it was no longer the same without the Werewolves. They were mostly the fun type, especially when they were drunk. Of course, that excludes the arrogant looking Nikolai Wulfgard. The Vampires were the quiet ones. Charming but reserved types. Their eyes were always watching over the Witches who could take away their gift of walking under sunlight, at any time. They have sworn to protect the Witches from the Werewolves. A pact made centuries ago. What happened between Nikolai and the Witch they knew as Tiana Winters, were indeed fascinating to them. An odd union. Something they have not seen for a long time. Something they thought would be a sign of a war comin