Amir stepped into the beam of moonlight streaming through a broken window, his silhouette becoming visible in the ethereal glow. His hands were raised in a defensive gesture, fingers spread wide to show he meant no harm.
The vampire hissed at him. “A Newblood and a snack. I like chicken, but you will have to wait your turn, bird boy.”
A shiver rippled through Dalisay’s body. Why, of all people, was he the one to discover her at this humiliating moment?
“You don’t want this,” Amir said softly, his gaze on her as he took another step in their direction.
Blood still trickling down her neck she braced herself. “It’s done; you are too late! Get out of here!”
“There is still a way back,” he argued. "Don't submit to him."
"You don't understand." Dalisay's voice broke. "Just leave me alone,
