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He was on his way back to the shifting tree when he heard someone rustling behind him. Josiah smelled him, just as the vampire attacked.

Teeth gnashed together as the vampire tried to sink his fangs into Josiah’s neck. Josiah twisted and latched onto the vampire’s arm. The vampire screamed as Josiah ripped the flesh and spit it out. He launched again at the vampire.

The vampire clamped down on the scruff of Josiah’s neck. Enraged, Josiah flung him off and ripped at his throat. Shifting quickly, Josiah picked up a tree branch and put it through the vampire’s heart.

“I hope pine will do as well as ash or any of those other types of wood.”

Josiah stared at him for a minute to make sure that he didn’t move. Hoping that he was dead for good, Josiah dragged him off into the bushes, shifted, and made his way back down the mountain. As soon as he reached the tree, he shifted, dressed, and ran to his truck.

“Zac. I found one of them. I’ve been bitten, but I don’t know how bad. There’s a little bit of blood.”

“I’ll meet you at the base. I’ll call Conner.”

Beth actually beat Zac to Josiah. She looked at the back of his neck and touched him.

“There’s no poison or anything here. He just scraped you. It’s all taken care of. Not even a red mark.”

He leaned down and kissed her cheek. “Thank you, My Friend. You are an amazing woman.”

She wiggled her fingers. “Keep the compliments coming.”

Zac pulled in next to her truck and she sighed. “I guess they’ll have to wait. I’d better get back home before the kiddoes make Taryn pull her hair out.”

Matthias skidded to a stop and jumped out and a giant green dragon landed beside him.

“Show us.”

Josiah led the way back to where he hid the body, hoping that it was still there. It was.

“I’ve seen him before,” Matthias said. “He was inHowlers’the other night. Unfortunately, I don’t remember any of the people he was with.”

“One good thing came out of this. If Travis’ numbers are right, then we are down one vampire and only have six to go,” Zac said.

21

Zahra

“Hello, Son. Did you have a good day at school today?” Zahra asked as Jace slid into the car and shut the door.

“Hello, Mom. I had a great time at school today, but something weird happened.”

She looked around carefully, making sure she wasn’t about to run over any kids, parents, or teachers before pulling into traffic. “What was that?”

“After the last recess, I got called to the office. There was a man who handed me a box and a letter. He said it was for you.”

Zahra jerked the wheel and nearly slammed into the car next to her on the road. She managed to pull into a parking lot, ignoring the honking cars and middle fingers.

“What?”

Jace’s face had lost all its color. “What’s wrong? Did I mess up?”

“You’re not in trouble and you most definitely didn’t mess up.”

He unzipped his backpack and pulled out a small black velvet box. Her hands shaking, she opened the envelope.

My Dear Zahra,

The date for our mating ceremony is getting closer. You had best be getting your affairs in order in Angel’s Creek because you won’t be returning. You also need to make arrangements for Jace. I won’t tolerate another man’s bastard child in my family.

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