"Cassian!" I screamed as I pushed myself to go faster and faster. I was almost back to his location now. I could smell his rose and cinnamon scent.
I burst through the trees, the feeling of panic growing as I watched another group of vampires close in on the King. He was poised and ready for a fight. He snarled with rage and his fangs descended from his mouth. His eyes burned bright red and one of the hooded vampires spoke.
"You made this too easy, your majesty," she sneered.
"Who are you?" he demanded.
She chuckled. "Oh, no one really. I guess you could call us mercenaries, though. And we have a job to do."
She cracked her knuckles and I caught Cassian's eye from the trees. He subtly nodded his head, telling me to stay quiet. I hunkered down so that I was out of sight and observ
