Blood's Fury (Deadly Beauties 1)

His lips tighten, as if he wants to say more, but he decides against it. I still can't believe Drackus told someone I'm his daughter. They're all supposed to think that young girl died.

My phone buzzes to interrupt the awkward silence that has fallen, and I frown when I see Kane's name on the screen.

It finally stops, and Thad kisses the top of my head while standing up.

"Go ahead and spy. I'll go help the warlock."

I force a smile, though I know it's a poor attempt, and he gives me a wink before disappearing out the door. With a wave of my hand, Kane's voice comes through, making me miss him more than I thought possible.

"Still nothing," he says with frustration.

"This is ridiculous," Deke spews. "How the hell did they leave L.A. without leaving a bit of a trail? Are you sure this was the condo?"

"Positive. What about Sierra? Do you think she could pick up anything?"

Not unless she's a very gifted immortal.

Kane and his friends have no chance of finding us. Hell, I don't even know exactly where we are. I'm sick of keeping up.

"Doubtful. She's had that damn cold going around and it's fucked up her smell. We could ask Amy to help."

I get sick. Just the mention of her name makes me snarl.

"I'm not asking Amy for anything. I'll figure out something. Call around, see if you can find-"

His voice cuts out, meaning someone just called him since he was mid-sentence. I can't believe he's still looking for me. The problem is, I wish he'd find me.

If I tell him where I am, and he comes, I have to feel guilty for dragging him around and risking his life. If he finds me on his own, then I … shit. I would still feel guilty. I have to keep him away.

Chapter Eleven

The moon casts its silvery glow through the window, making the hair on the back of my neck stand up. A full moon always makes me jittery. Night stalkers are so much stronger the brighter the moon is. And mortal witches are a coveted delicacy of theirs.

Looking out the window, I find Thad wrestling with a lycan, as if they're playing. It's all so frigging weird.

Then I feel a chill. It's not from outside either. I whip around to see the glowing blues in the corner as Rain stares at me.

"What the hell are you doing in my room?" I bark.

He smiles, his fangs sliding back in as he shrugs.

"Thad wanted me to see if you felt like training?"

Training?

"I don't train yet. I'm still mortal. Now get out of my room."

Within a blink, his hands are on me, restraining me. I gasp, but no air enters my lungs as his eyes penetrate mine, locking me into place and proving he's older than he looks as he uses the ancient power.

"I thought Thad was lying. He said you were already immortal, but I knew better."

I would scream if my lips would move, but he's frozen me, leaving me to his mercy as my stiff body protests my futil

e attempts to move.

"Unfortunately for you, that means wonders for me. Your father… let's say he's owed this."

His fangs slither out, slowly drawing out the building dread in the pit of my stomach. A tear breaks free to roll down my cheek, my only release of terror as he hovers over my body, his gaze leaving me defenseless… leaving me his prey.