The flight was short, as airplane trips went. Just over three hours later, Katelina stepped out onto a brightly lit airfield. Huge planes lurked in the distance, and a sprawling complex twinkled against the night. It wasn't the small airstrip she'd expected.

Three vampire guards wearing heavy black coats and stereotypical furry hats marched forward to meet them. They saluted, and Wolfe replied in broken Russian. Katelina didn't bother to ask Jorick what they were saying. ...