The punch had barely landed before Jorick grabbed the redhead's arm and snapped it. The vampire screamed, and Jorick threw him into Des. The black vampire stumbled backwards, but stayed on his feet. He shoved the redhead away and his eyes shot to Jorick. His rage seemed to double as they took in his expression.

"I said enough!" Jorick's fury was palpable, and Katelina shrunk back from it. So did everyone else.

When silence had fallen Jorick cleared his throat loudly. ...