*Claire* My heart clenches at these two simple words shouted from the darkness further down inside of the ship. “Got him!" The “him" they are referring to was undoubtedly Nathaniel. I can't tell if I should be thrilled and relieved or distraught. He was caught, but it was because of me. He came for me. Based on the c***k in one of the vampire's faces, Nathaniel managed to land a couple of good blows before being subdued. This thought makes me smile, even though the pounding in my head and the throbbing in my chest are causing tremendous pain. As I look at him, something looks different. Something is different. Even though my head is swirling, I can see there is a physical difference in Nathaniel. His charcoal black eyes have almost completely lost any white along the edges. His fi

