A VEXING VALENTINE

Every day the monsters come through The Divide. For exactly six hours they have free rein before they’re pulled back to their realm. For six hours every day, it’s hell on earth.So make sure the correct symbols are carved deep into your threshold and every windowsill. Make sure you recharge them with a few drops of your blood at least once a month to keep the monsters out.And whatever you do, don’t go outside past curfew.I used to hunt the monsters that hunt humans ... that is until I lost the love of my life. I’ve gone on as best as I know how. But now I’m being stalked by a monster made of starlight. It watches me every night. I hate it. So why am I so drawn to it?Vex:I’ve never been fond of the human realm. I prefer the realm of monsters where there is magic ripe for the taking ... if you’re strong enough. But ever since the night I scented him, I can’t stay away. I’m drawn to the human every night. I watch. I yearn for the impossible. I protect. Because the large male with the piercing blue eyes is mine.