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In this case they could see it as survival.

Mack had been thinking about that a lot.

If aliens appeared in the sky and tried to enslave humans, they’d all be on the same side. This was the same thing. Except vampires had over fifteen hundred fucking years of evidence they were a peaceful species.

Didn’t seem to matter.

“The time for diplomacy is over. We will react as required while I continue working with world leaders to educate the public around the world on who we are. Right now, there’s panic, but this stage will pass,” Vincent said.

“Or it won’t,” Ari said.

The male didn’t speak often, but when he did, it was with power and wisdom.

The king nodded solemnly. “Or it won’t.”

Fuck, it was terrible to hear him say that.

“We can’t predict anything. Right now, we stay strong and continue to protect the race,” Brayden said. “That is the message you give to your teams with strength and confidence.”

While the males in this room were the king's senior-most team, there were tens of thousands of Moretti soldiers based around the world.

Mack had seen the program led by Brianna in consultation with the king. As a former human, the communications expert had put together a digital campaign which shared information about vampires.

From how they lived as families, just like humans, with a mom, dad, and two-and-a-half kids. A mortgage, SUV, and playdates.

It showed them at work, playing sports, and even walking on the beach. All at nighttime, of course.

He particularly liked the part where they shared vampires having challenges, such as career progression, relationship problems, and money struggles.

It was humanizing them... for the want of a better word. Or perhaps it was perfect.

Relatable was the word Brianna used.

“If people can relate, they drop their defensive barriers.” She explained when presenting to the SLC team weeks ago. “And they’ll step into a compassionate mindset. Aka, they won’t kill people.”

“I have my reservations.” Craig had frowned.

“You’re a warrior. It’s your job to think that way. The same could be said for lawyers. They’re trained to think of the worst-case scenario. Most of the world doesn’t think that way,” Brianna replied.

“Fair.”

“Our Vampire Education Program is currently being translated into a dozen different languages and rolled out globally.” The king shared now. “And supported by the UN and other leaders.”

Mack was impressed, if he was being honest.

The Moretti family might be royalty and have its own army, but they were hardly a global corporation with skills in communicating to the entire human population. It was a huge undertaking.

Not that he knew.

He owned a gym in Seattle. Reaching his target audience in that city was a big enough job.

“What does POTUS say about all this?” Kurt asked.

Mack watched the king choose his words carefully. He looked each of them in the eye and there was truth lining his regal face.

“President Calder will protect his people. Some of you are Americans, but first and foremost you are vampires.” He then glanced at Callan and Mack. “And hybrids.”

Shit.