It was several hours later when Katelina jerked awake. Her terrified eyes made a circuit of the room, seeking a threat and a weapon. Sunlight gilded the edges of the drapes. Deep shadows colored the corners in twilight gloom. Jorick sat next to her, body tense, lips drawn back from his fangs, his hand wrapped around the bedside lamp.

The door opened a crack. Jorick sniffed then released the lamp and flopped back. Sarah's head popped inside. "Kate! Come quick!"

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