Bloodline by J. J. Bonds

Author:J. J. Bonds
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: Fantasy, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Teen & Young Adult, Paranormal & Urban
Published: 2015-01-27T08:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fifteen

“There’s been another attack.” Viktor’s eyes churn with barely controlled anger as he fights for composure. His fingers grip the back of the leather chair he would normally occupy, digging into the thick fabric without mercy. The wooden frame splinters from the pressure, the loud crack shattering the silence of the office. “It’s bad.”

“Where?”

“A club called Divinity. In Cluj-Napoca.”

My jaw hardens. Not only was the attack in my territory, it’s close. A little too close for comfort. But why a club? Until now most of the attacks have been against families of power. Families whose deaths have resulted in the disruption of trade, blood supply, or finances for their covens. Small, isolated, easy to cover up.

Attacking a nightclub is far riskier. No quick in and out. More vamps to control. More risk of exposure. And quite possibly more human intervention.

“Has it been contained?” The last thing we need is a bunch of humans getting caught up in our war. That is something the Order should fear as well. Mixed-blood vamps living among humans generally have less wealth, less influence, and fewer resources. They’d be the first to fall if vampire hunters descend on Cluj-Napoca. I’m told there aren’t many left in the world, but they do exist.

“Fully contained,” Viktor confirms with a curt nod. “We have friends on the police force. Fortunately, it was also an exclusive club. Primarily vamps only. Very few humans.”

His fingers idly caress the blade strapped to his belt. He’s anxious to get into the fight. Tired of waiting. He’s not alone.

“Survivors?”

“A few. We have Linkuri on the scene to interview them and clean up the mess. With any luck, we’ll get a lead.”

“I wouldn’t hold your breath.” I consider my options. Sitting around the manor reading reports hasn’t gotten us anywhere. Listening to the other Council members squabble has also been unproductive. I need to do something. “Pull the car around. We’re going to Cluj-Napoca.”

“Have you lost your mind?” Viktor looks at me incredulously, advancing across the room and slamming his oversized palms down on the desk quick as lightening. “We have no idea how many men the Order has in the city, no idea where they are or who they are. We are not going.”

I stand and place my own palms on the desk, bringing my face within inches of Viktor’s. So close I can smell the blood on his breath.

“Yes. We. Are.”

He throws his hands up in the air. “This is madness. We cannot protect you if you insist on putting yourself in dangerous situations.”

“This is not up for discussion, Viktor. Please notify Alex and get the other guards.”

“You need to stay here and prepare for the ball. Half the coven will be here tomorrow night.”

I roll my eyes. Worst argument ever. Viktor knows I hate that stuff. “We have people who can make the preparations. They hardly need me to choose the flower arrangements.”

“There’s more to this ball than just pretty lights and stemware. You have to be mentally prepared.”

“I’m as ready as I’ll ever be.

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