There is only one place the bastard can be and it's the last room at the end of the long corridor. I've tried sending a telepathic message to Laryn but there's been no response. It's just me and Pepper. I can't think about Ashrac right now. Rage doesn't help you keep your cool and defeat your enemy. I refuse to give into the overwhelming sorrow that waits when this is over.

"Ladies," the whisper comes from behind us and we both jump a foot in the air. It's the vampire, ...