Ladon Party: Tin and Victoria
He followed her orders obediently. Valentin kept walking with a controlled, steadfast movement. He wouldn't use his vampire speed and break out into a run, simply because he might shake off Victoria and he might run into a human.
About half a mile into the woods, Valentin finally felt that red haze lifting from his mind, clearing his thoughts. He closed his eyes and stopped, saying softly: "It didn't use to be this hard."