Lyka and Cody went charging past me, already in wolf form as they intercepted the first two vampires through the gate. I set Esme down and let my wolf free, stepping in front of Celeste and her aunt as I snarled. I could feel Celeste already starting to work up a spell behind me, but I didn’t have time to look. I knew I needed to get to the warlock, or he’d keep releasing more vampires in our direction.
“Get to the boat!” Walter shouted, already at the dock.
Liana hurried after him. Morgan and Val, though retreating, summoned up wards as well. I felt the protective magic building, but it wouldn’t be enough if we didn’t deal with Sabine and her lackeys first.
I lunged forward, tackling the nearest vampire and grabbing him by the shoulder. He was so blood-crazed that he didn’t notice the
