Troy and Bernard, in wolf form, accompanied Samson for the walk to the broken-down huts. Nicolas shouldn't have been surprised when Esta in all her petulance stepped forward first. Vorlyk immediately appeared by her side and placed his hand on her shoulder.

Smart vampire.

Zenya stepped out from behind the pair, and before anyone could stop Troy, he attacked. Esta went into instant fighting mode against Bernard while Vorlyk grabbed Samson holding him immobile. For a ...