Elene left the fallen vampire behind and stormed into the corridor. She practically bumped into at least a dozen warriors, some of whom she recognised from the Firstborn army, swearing under her breath.
“We can do this the hard way or the easy—" She didn’t get to finish because a bolt of lightning flew her way. The Princess managed to dodge it at the last second.
“On your knees, hands in the air!" Issa came forward, her brows drawn together.
Elene smirked as she watched the Firstborn stand ready, their postures bristling with hostility. She saw them not as insurmountable foes but as the keys to her triumph. How lucky was it that no one had told them what her power was.
Slowly, she raised her hands, as Issa gestured to the guy beside her. “Put the blocker cuffs on her!"
Elene’s lips cu
