The Champions Pact

RONAN’S POV

The vampire council building looked like a fortress in the moonlight. All black stone and sharp edges, like someone had carved it out of the night itself. I stood at the bottom of the steps, jacket collar turned up against the wind. My phone buzzed with a text from Mom, but I didn't check it. I already knew what it said.

The guards at the entrance looked me over twice before stepping a