By the time we reached Delila, Piers, Keziah, and Lyka had also returned. My brother had remained in hiding since we’d arrived in the jungle, and despite the land’s call to him, he’d remained with Val so she’d ensure no one would notice him until the time was right. Now, it seemed, was that exact moment. A vampire was on top of Delila, and two lynx shifters were harassing Keziah. With my waning speed, I wasn’t sure I’d get to her in time, but Lyka had no such issue.
With a terrifying snarl, my brother slammed his large frame into the vampire, sending him sprawling several feet away. Piers finished the job, and my brother started with a shout. Piers drove a stake into the opposing vampire’s chest before wrenching it free again.
“Ugh,” he muttered, grimacing. “I do so hate doing that. No w
