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to sustain herself either. She eats food just like every other human being, but garlic isn’t exactly her best friend either.”
    Sanaya and Maya exchanged uneasy looks.
    “Are there more like her?” Maya asked.
    “Probably, but not more than likely, half -bloods are rare. The vampire virus is too strong for a fetus to survive the pregnancy. Chances are, Eve was fully developed and days away from coming into the world when her mother was bitten.”
    “Oh,” was all Maya could say as she scanned the tiny room, anxiously anticipating Eve’s arrival at any moment.
    “Any more questions?” Archer quipped.
    When both girls shook their heads, Archer continued. “Good. And while I have your undivided attention Sanaya, it doesn’t take a genius to figure out that Maya will be selected as one of your Guardians when the time comes, which is fine, provided she continues to grow and develop her gifts and demonstrate her loyalty to you. But I would like for you to consider Eve. I’m not telling you to. It is your choice, but now is the time to start thinking about it. Four years will go by quickly and…“
    “Stop trying to convince the girl who would be best suited for her team,” came a thick Hungarian accent from behind the door. Sanaya and Maya turned around to face the enchanting beauty of Eve as she closed the door behind her. She stood just a foot away from where the girls sat, dressed in all black from head to toe: black denim, knee high leather boots; black tank top layered with a black leather coat. The symbol of the cross hung from her neck, while she carried a crossbow in one hand. Thick coils of long, raven hair cascaded down to the center of her back. Eyes the color of the Mediterranean Sea stared back at all three of them from a face as delicate and fair as porcelain. Sanaya could sense Archer’s admiration of the Guardian and wondered if the two of them had something going…not that it mattered but still...
    “Hello ladies,” Eve greeted warmly. “I know Archer has told you everything you need to know about me and it is a pleasure to meet both of you.”
    Sanaya was the first on her feet with her hand extended. “My name is…“
    “Sanaya,” Eve finished. “And you are strong. I can feel your energy. The Prophecy has done you no justice.”
    Sanaya smiled, feeling every bit of proud to be recognized by someone such as Eve.
    “And my name is Maya,” Maya added, extending her hand as well for Eve to shake.
    “Ah, Maya I have heard of you as well…Voodoo roots, no? Use that to your advantage and do not be ashamed of your parentage. We cannot change the conditions under which we are born, but we can use them to our benefit. You will do well when we encounter demons.”
    “These two will be under your charge throughout the remainder of their stay at The Academy,” Archer informed her. “I believe they will benefit the most from your teachings.”
    “Will I be allowed to take them on live hunts?” Eve asked, turning her attention on to Archer.
    “I am taking Sanaya on her first live hunt tonight and I am extending the invitation for you to come along… Maya on the other hand needs a little more sparring and physical conditioning before she will be ready for live combat.”
    “I can condition her and get her ready. She has to be on the same level as our newest huntress in order to be selected as Guardian.”
    “Well ladies, I am more than happy to have introduced you both to Eve. If you have any issues, especially when I am not around, she is your go to person. I will text you both her cell for you to immediately  save in your contact lists, and with that being said you both are dismissed. Sanaya, I will see you at midnight.” Archer redirected his attention to Eve, appearing to be oblivious to the fact Sanaya and Maya had made it out into the hall.
    The two walked side by side in companionable silence until they made it into the courtyard before speaking.
    “Do you think The Academy will