However, Giuliano curled half of his fleshy wing around himself to block the strike, refusing to give Nyx a chance to hit a vital spot. Seeing the situation turn bad, Andrew's eyes went cold, and he rushed forward as the greatsword came down again.

Nyx cried out, "Don't!"

She watched in shock as Andrew planted himself directly in front of Giuliano, head-on against a vampire who was desperate to escape. Twin red beams burst from Giuliano's eyes.

This was a racial gift of the vampires, something they would never use unless they were fighting for their lives.

Andrew did not dodge or retreat, completely ignoring Nyx's sharp scream as she rushed toward him. A blinding white light erupted as he pushed the holy power inside his body to its limit.

Giuliano let out a horrific shriek as his entire body visibly ignited. Chunks of flesh were seared and peeled away under the white holy light, and the agony forced the vampire duke to roll on the ground in place.

Blood streamed from his eyes. A