The Vampire Hunters Omnibus [Books 1-3] by Baker Scott M

Author:Baker, Scott M. [Baker, Scott M.]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Horror | Vampires
Publisher: Schattenseite
Published: 2016-07-01T04:00:00+00:00

“CAN WE GET this underway?” huffed Melinda.

“Patience, little one.” Walker stood in his usual spot by the window overlooking the neighborhood.

“I don’t like that name.”

“Then stop acting your human age.”

Melinda gritted her teeth, but wisely kept silent.

“We’re waiting for Akers.” Chiang Shih sat in her chair between the two sofas, one leg draped over the knee of the other, her forearms on the armrests. She wore black heels and a black evening gown split down one side. The way she glared at her youngest master testified to her displeasure with Melinda’s impatience.

Melinda grunted, then made a quiet aside to Toni who sat beside her on the sofa. “I don’t see why we have to wait on a human.”

“Shhh,” admonished Toni.

“When’s he supposed to be here?” asked Treja.

“Eight o’clock,” answered Chiang Shih.

Melinda looked at her watch. “He’s eight minutes late.”

“I told Akers to be careful whenever he comes here to make sure he’s not followed.” Walker turned from the window to face Melinda. “So be patient, little one.”

Melinda’s upper lip trembled with fury.

A knock sounded on the front door. Walker nodded to Treja, who stood and went to answer it. A minute later he returned with Akers.

“Sorry I’m late,” he said.

“Don’t worry about it.” Walker picked up a box from off of the end table and walked over to Akers, handing it to the human. “This is for you.”

“What is it?”

“An electronic listening device with a miniature microphone that you can attach to the hunter’s clothes. It has a range of one hundred yards, so you should be able to eavesdrop on them from safety.”

“Thanks.” Akers examined the box. “I’ll get this onto Drake as soon as possible.”

Akers started to leave, but Chiang Shih called after him. She motioned to the empty seat on the sofa beside Treja. “Please stay. What I have to say is for all of you.”

Though apprehensive, Akers obeyed. As he walked over to the sofa, his eyes darted from vampire to vampire, as if he expected to be set upon at any moment. Chiang Shih smiled. He was more perceptive than she gave him credit for. Once he sat down, Chiang Shih stood and crossed over to in front of Akers, making an effort to appear non-threatening.

“I want you to know that I appreciate what you’re doing for us. Being human, you have access to the hunters that we don’t. We’re counting on you.”

“Thank you. I won’t let you down.”

“I’m confident you won’t. You can imagine the price of failure or disloyalty.”

Akers swallowed hard. “Yes, ma’am.”

“Or disobedience.”

Chiang Shih spun toward Melinda, swinging her right arm so the back of her hand connected with the child’s cheek. A loud crack echoed through the room as Melinda’s jaw shattered along the hinge. Melinda morphed into her vampiric form. She glared at Chiang Shih with eyes red with fury, her body tense as if she were about to lunge. Instead, she hissed, even that act of defiance distorted by her hanging lower jaw. Chiang Shih grabbed the child by the neck, yanked her out of the chair, and lifted her into the air.

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