Twenty-EightElias stood up as they entered the catacomb. They walked over to Elias, noticing his expectant expression. Alison stayed on the floor, her eyes closed. “Well,” he said. What happened?” “Jake got away as you wanted. We watched him ride off towards the east.” “And the shaman?” Eddie smiled. “He's in the corridor,” he said pointing. “He is sleeping.” The giant vampire smiled. “That's good news. Put him in the cells, for I have unfinished business with him. Jake will ride east, looking for help, but it will be of no use for him. I will be in his land, taking his kin. They will be brought here, to join us.” “And Jake?” Karaa asked. Elias pondered the question for a moment. “I would like to turn him too. Although part of me thinks he'll die trying to protect his kin. Time will

