una releases some power, and all vampires drop to their knees, hands clutching their ears, screaming in pain.

I walk to one and touch him; with one touch, the vampire bursts into flames, and so do each of the others, one by one.

I turn to face the lead vampire; he's got the woman on her knees, his hands around her neck. He glares at me, "Panther; the boss underestimated you. I'll tell him," he smirks, "I'll kill her."

I look at the woman. Her eyes dart ...