Something slammed into the wall behind Katelina and, with a growl, Samael leapt away from his victim. Wolfe dropped to his knees beside Sadihra, and Cyprus charged, the knife abandoned for the axe. Samael blocked the attack easily, and sent Cyprus flying like a ragdoll. Cyprus pulled to his feet, ready to charge again.

"No!" Jorick shouted. "You can't beat him!"

"He killed her!" Cyprus screamed. "He killed my Allerliebste!"

Wolfe was on his feet, his weapon in ...