The damp smell of earth and the smell of corpses filled his nose. You didn't remember what happened to you, only the thirst for blood and how you fought your way to the light.

There is a long tradition of burying coffins with newborn vampires. Only the strong and worthy survives.

Armand stands like a statue of a silent angel. His curls fell over his forehead, and there was a devilish light in his brown eyes. He holds out his hand to help you get to your feet.

"Welcome to a new life" he says.