Samantha's body went weak. Her legs buckled beneath her. She would have collapsed if the bookshelf had not been there to catch her. The world spun and the lights flickered.
Vera stood over her. The fangs were still visible. The ancient eyes glittered with something that was not quite human. Vera was an ancient vampire-demon. One that could live for a very long time. They could only turn into their human forms for short periods at night. There was no remedy for her to be whole until she smelled Samantha. That Lycan scent. The curse breaking scent.
"You should have stayed in your penthouse," Vera said. Her voice was different now. It was filled with more harshness. "You should have waited for your princes. You have suddenly become my prey now that Lizard Alpha Kayden has told me about you."
Samantha tried to speak. Her tongue was thick. Her lips were numb and nothing came out.
Vera reached into her sleeve. Her fingers emerged holding a syringe.
