Alright, then... listen up.
Julian stood in the center of the camp, near the fire pit with the majority of the campers within earshot. He stood firmly, looking at them. They were his people and heâd let them down again. Twice.
"Weâre implementing new rules. There will be guards awake and patrolling twenty-four hours a day, every day. I will take volunteers first, but everyone needs to pull their weight. No one is to be out wandering around after dark. Itâs clearly dangerous here, we need to protect ourselves and I cannot help you if you refuse to help yourself. Iâm taking steps to eradicate these tragic happenings. Your full cooperation is expected. Any questions?"
Ember came up behind him as he finished his speech and stepped away from the spotlight of the camp, grinning as she ran her hands up and over his shoulders, bring her lips to press against his neck, just below his ear. "Have I ever told you how sexy it is when you get all authoritative?"














