VICTORIA

“CELIA!” her father’s roar echoed, followed by her mother’s. I was sure they had been lured down this hallway on purpose.

Didn’t they want to see me attack her? Well, wish granted.

By the time they reached the landing, I had already made sure Celia’s dying body hit the floor of the hall.

Before she bled out completely, a fast-moving shadow slipped into her, holding on to the last thread of her life.

“YOU DAMN VAMPIRE! WHAT DID YOU DO TO MY DAUGHTER?!”

Mrs. Aghata lunged at me like a ma