A Vampire's Fury: A Gritty Urban Fantasy Novel (Rouen Chronicles Book 8) by Raven Steele & Ava Mason

Author:Raven Steele & Ava Mason [Steele, Raven]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-06-03T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 19

At the sight of my friend, Coast City’s vampire protector, a surge of new energy raced through me. I lunged forward into the Hydes, swiping my blade through the closest one’s neck. Before its head hit the floor, I was onto the next. I jabbed one sword forward, while I used its twin to decapitate another Hyde.

“Why aren’t they dying, Samira?” Aris called.

“Slice off their heads or hit their brains!” I couldn’t see him over the crowd of Hydes who had divided their attention between us, but I could hear his grunts and the sounds of battle.

“Why are they so strong?”

“Long story. Kill now, explain later.”

“Got it.”

The blade of one of the female Hydes sliced through my shoulder. Somehow, she’d gotten behind me. A burning pain racked my side, but I ducked just as she swung again. This only earned a foot into my side as another Hyde kicked me. I flew backwards, but managed to rotate myself so I landed facing them.

“We’ve got company!” Aris called.

I couldn’t see who he was talking about but I heard a voice that warmed me to the core. “We’re here, Samira.”

My heart nearly stopped. Mateo. He was okay. I released a small sob as I removed another head. Briar’s call to Angel must’ve worked, and they had come.

“They’re with us,” I called back. Another Hyde head fell by my hands.

With the addition of Mateo and Angel, we made quick work of the Hydes. With only a few left, the tricky part of fighting became trying not to stumble over all the dead bodies and heads.

As soon as there was a clear opening, Angel rushed past me toward Briar. She was completely unconscious now. I couldn’t hear what he was saying to her as he examined her leg, but I could tell he was extremely concerned.

“Samira,” Mateo breathed.

My head snapped his direction. He was leaning against the wall, his chest heaving up and down. I hurried to him. “You’re weak.”

“I’m alive.” He pulled me into his arms and held me as if I might slip away. I did the same to him. “Something has to change. I can’t rely on Angel to know when you might be in trouble. Our blood bond faded too long ago. It’s time, Samira. We need to renew it.”

I nodded, silently agreeing.

Aris cleared his throat behind me, reminding me we needed more privacy for this conversation. “Where’s Oz?”

Mateo turned towards him. “Who are you?”

“Aris.” Aris held his hand out. His hair was longer on top, and he wore a short beard. It made him look much older than a young man in his early twenties. “Samira asked me to come.”

I tried to take a step back, but Mateo’s hand on my side tightened. His expression darkened. “You called him?”

I groaned. “Two weeks ago. He just got here.” I turned towards Aris. “Mateo, this is Aris Crow. He’s the vampire who’s going to help you with Korin’s compulsion.”

Mateo’s grip on me loosened only slightly, but he clasped Aris’ still-outstretched hand.

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