Katelina woke the next morning to fading sunlight. She slipped from bed and scurried out to the public restroom. When she'd finished, she took a moment to examine her shoulder and her back. Tomorrow, they'd be completely healed.

Terror seized her. Without the ancient vampire to wash it away, it took hold. Oh God! Samael planned to turn her!

No.

A vision of Jorick swam behind her eyes and her chest tightened. Where was he? He couldn't let this happen. He couldn't ...