A door in the experimental room opened, pulling Philip's attention back to the present. A young vampiress was pushed inside. She stepped forward quickly, but on seeing her new surroundings tried to go back. The door slammed shut as she reached it, leaving her with her palms pressed against its surface.

Gildan pushed a button and barked through the intercom, "If you would step into the middle of the room please."

The vampiress looked up, eyes wide. She backed slowly away ...