#Chapter 131: Last Hope

Almara’s Pov After being far enough away from the vampire territory, we haul a cab. We take the long ride to gather our thoughts and massage our aching muscles, or in Robert’s case his throbbing shoulder. Though he wasn’t bit which is the important part, that wound is going to need to be cleaned or he’ll risk a serious infection- even if he insists he’s fine. We ride the rest of the way in silence, the sun coming to a close behind us. We finally reach home. I except to be filled with warmth and relief, but it seems as though the events of the day followed us leaving its mark on our bodies and hearts. I push open the front door and the first thing I hear is Elenor’s feet racing to greet us. “Oh thank goddess.” She throws her arms around me. “Roman said he wasn’t sure if you all had made it.” She keeps her hands firm on my arms but extends back to take a good look at us. “Roman? He’s here?” I ask, wanting to move past her to see with my own eyes. “Yes, he told me everything about