Philip tightened his hold, squeezing with all his strength. He saw his opponent's brow furrow, and took advantage of that concentration to move his leg, then his left arm. He just needed to wait a moment and

And then he sprung. In his surprise, the vampire's control flickered. Philip managed a swipe with the dagger, one that cut through his opponent's ear and sliced his cheek.

Philip hopped away ready to try again, when he noticed movement from the corner of his eye. He ...