Since becoming a Vampire, there were times I didn't like Kaniji. She persecuted me out of jealousy and was the epitome of the mean girl. But seeing her broken like a cartoon caricature was a terrible sight. Despite being my sworn enemy, Kaniji had come to my aid every time I needed her.

I knelt beside her. "Is she…going to make it?"

"These are not mortal wounds," Tony said.

"We need to feed her," I said. "She's going to need our blood."

Tony sliced ...