Athenodora's scowl grew deeper.
The vampires behind her bent low.
"Impressive, Your Ladyship," they chanted, "Your talent knows no bounds."
"Fifteen seconds," Athenodora said with a deep breath, "Fifteen seconds to kill those nobodies. That's not impressive. It's pathetic.
Bring in the next batch."
"Right away, your Ladyship!"
As the vampires moved to obey her order, Athendora shook her arms to ready herself, and the sleeves of her gown rode up to her elbows, exposing her perfect skin. She had no tattoos on them.
Her gown covered her back so Caius couldn't be sure but he had a feeling she didn't have tattoos on her back either. Not yet anyway. That part of her life was still well into the future.
And then a voice sounded with a sort of echo all over the Hall.
"A callous disregard for life as is expected of a vampire. But your magic… it intrigues me."
