Page 46 of Dark Reckoning
Sage released his lover then sat down in the chair while Adrian remained standing. “According to Damon, It was less than two hours after being bitten and infected. It got sick first, then died, and once it resurrected, it's hair came out, eyes were turning black. Its teeth fell out and sharper, jagged ones started growing in. We're talking ten minutes tops, all of this happened.”
“Griezels are already resurrected dead,” I said, not in a way to correct him, but in reflection.
Sage nodded. “Yeah, Damon was fucking creeped out about that shit too.”
“I believe two of my vampires have been turned as well. I no longer feel a connection to them. At this point, I don't know who they are, but they are in my England territory, I could sense that much,” I said.
“Do you know if the mages in England were able to protect your safe houses there?” Adrian asked, and as he did, I sensed his fear subsiding. He was focused on the mission now.
I smiled and nodded. “I have been in telepathic communications with my royal court. They have been protected. Wise move on the part of the Council.”
“According to them, this is what they do. Damage control,” Adrian said.
“Well, that's your job now, since you are both a part of the Council. And speaking of them, when is this member coming?” I asked.
Sage looked at his watch. “He should be here soon. So, what do you want me to do about that unruly crowd of vampires surrounding this place?”
I smiled, because when Sage's attitude wasn't directed at me, I found it extremely sexy. “I don't think there's anything you need to do. They can't get in and those monsters can't attack them.”
“They're all gone now,” Nakago said, looking over the balcony.
"Even the vampires?” I asked as I rose to walk over to him.
“No, they're still there and they look like they're trapped,” Nakago said.
Sage's brows creased, he rose, and both he and Adrian walked out onto my balcony with me and looked over. It was true, the vampires below were punching and kicking at some invisible force that kept them confined. I was certain, that wasn't my barrier for sure now.
“Good, we don't need them running about free right now,” Sage said.
“Those monsters couldn't feed on the vampires or get in. They figured that out, so they aren't entirely mindless. They have rational thought,” I pointed out, seeing as how not one of them was present.
“Scary part is, if they can think for themselves, that makes them more dangerous,” Adrian said.
Seeing as the situation had changed for the better, even slightly, the four of us returned to my office. We settled back to where we were before, only this time, Adrian did sit down.
Sage pursed his lips before speaking. “I still want to know who was protecting the vampires from those monsters.”
“I'd like to know as well. That barrier was very powerful,” I agreed.
His cell rang and he looked down to see who it was. “It's Kakashi,” Sage said, then answered. “Are you here?”
I listened because I was the curious type.
“I am, however, I'm waiting for Aldéric to bring the last ingredient.”
“How long will that take?” Sage asked.
“Not much longer,” Kakashi said. I could clearly hear his deep voice over the phone and wanted to see if his physical appearance matched the gravitas of his voice.
“If you're here, is sealing those vampires inside that invisible cage like mice your handiwork?” Sage asked.
“It is. Foolish lot that they are. They were warned of the dangers of being out, yet they have exposed themselves. The others have been locked inside their safe houses, so you shouldn't be expecting any more to arrive. I will call you again once I'm ready to enter. You will need to lower the barrier. As for these vampires, they are protected and once they are under Salino's control, they can enter. I will be in contact.”
I heard the call disconnect and Sage grunted and then slipped his phone into his pocket. “Well, at least we know whose magic trapped those vampires.”
“Saved them is more like it,” Adrian said.
I nodded. “Very fortunate that he took initiative. Regarding this spell, what can you tell me about it?”
