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me.” Regretful eyes looked at Aiden. “I’m sorry. I know you’re close so I’ll take responsibility for taking him out.”
    Nicolas had turned rogue ? Her chest ached for Aiden given the loss of his cousin, his friend. Then she realized what Aiden was hiding from her.
    Everyone stayed quiet, waiting on Aiden to say something. “I’ll do it. He’s my cousin and I owe him. He was the one who took care of Luciana when I couldn’t.”
    The sadness in his voice caused Elle’s vision to blur as she blinked back the tears and moved to find his arms. Her mind screamed at her to stay put instead of traveling through the crowd of vampires and giving herself away but she didn’t care. With everyone watching her in confusion and awe, she kept going until his arms wrapped around her.
    Conversation picked back up until the sound of booming footsteps came toward them and everyone quieted and watched the door.
    The newcomer stood taller than everyone in the room . The width of his chest and shoulders filled the doorway, blocking the exit and while his size impressed her, it was his white hair braided the length of his back that truly stunned her.
    His eyes narrowed on her and skimmed her body from head to toe before giving her a sexy smile.
    She shivered against Aiden’s stiffened body.
    “ What the hell happened to you, Gregory?” The stranger turned his attention to the injured vampire.
    Elle listened to the story and cringed when the sexy vampire's face turned to stone and his eyes turned ice cold. In that moment everything about him screamed danger.
    This vampire had to be the one in charge by the way the others kept their attention on him. He stood with his shoulders back, chest out, and chin high. When he spoke, Elle could hear the authority in every syllable he spoke.
    The n his cold gaze zoomed in on Aiden. “I think someone else should take down Nicolas. You’re too involved.”
    “ Hell no! He’s my cousin and I’m responsible for his actions. You can’t keep this job from me.” Aiden’s grip on her hand tightened until she whimpered and he eased off on his hold.
    “ I think I can do anything I want since I’m the prince.” One white brow lifted, his stance widened, and his muscular arms crossed.
    Aiden's eyes widened as he sputtered helplessly. “You can’t be—”
    The prince held his hand up to silence Aiden. “If you’re sure, you have my permission to perform this task.”
    Aiden relaxed against her. “Thank you. I only ask one favor.”
    The prince nodded. “I’ll make sure she stays safe while you’re on the hunt.” He reached his large hand out to Elle. “My name’s Julian.”
    Elle couldn’t stop from pressing even closer to Aiden. Strong hands squeezed her shoulders, letting her know he ’d be there for her. Leaning her head back to look up at Julian, she placed her hand in his. His large hand engulfed hers as his lips brushed her skin, forcing her to her tiptoes. “Elle. It-it's nice to meet you.”
    Even though she spoke the words, she didn't quite believe them herself.
    Aiden’s growl caught her off guard, and caused her to jerk her hand from Julian.
    Julian’s booming laughter filled the room and everyone watched him as if he’d grown a second head. “So it's like that?”
    He turned back to the others and his tone changed as he spoke his orders. “Ethan, see if Nicolas still has his phone or credit cards. He’s too smart to make dumb mistakes, but we can hope. Collin and Lena, I want you out at nightfall so go get some rest. Gregory, you need to heal before you go back out. Don’t get stabbed again.”
    O rders given, the vampires left the room.
    Julian's gaze landed back on Aiden and Elle.
    “ Same with you, Aiden. Get some rest and be ready for nightfall. When you leave, we’ll all keep an eye on her.” With those last demands, Julian bowed his head and walked out.
    Grinding her teeth together, Elle kept her questions for when they were alone and she followed Aiden