Page 98 of Daring Her Vampires
“I am. Just promise to rescue my friends if I try to feed from them.” She laughs. “That’s going to be hilarious tomorrow.”
“Maybe for you.” I grin.
“Atlas, will you get my purse?” She points, and I nod, bringing it to her. She digs inside and gets her rabbit's foot. “Just in case.” She tucks it in her pocket.
“It will all be over soon,” Luca says, sliding her shirt over her head.
“I know. I can sense it,” she says softly.
“Can you sense the outcome?” I ask.
“No.” Her eyes change to their normal color, but I can see the worry in them.
Whatever happens, her safety is the most important. If I have to blur her out of the situation, I will. While I do that, Luca will tear them apart.
Taking the vehicles was necessary. Our scents are lessened, so it will be harder for Fredrick to smell us coming too soon. He found a house in the middle of the country. We have to leave the cars miles away so that he won’t hear the engines. Pulling off into a clearing on the side of the road, I wait for the others to join us. Bash refused to ride in a car and is blurring here with Marie. He’s going to scout the area and report back. I’m not used to working with this many people. It’s going to be difficult to be stealthy. The dragons have a powerful fire scent; if Fredrick is as skilled as he appears, we can’t hide our presence for long. Sally is jittery: her fingers are twisted together in her lap, and her gaze is constantly moving.
“Sally, are you okay?” I ask, turning in my seat.
“Sure.” She bobs her head, and her smile is strained. I lift my brows, and she sighs. “I’m good. My body is on overdrive. I feel like I drank a gallon of sugar-filled coffee. In an hour.”
“We won’t let anything happen to you,” Luca says.
“I’m more worried about biting someone's head off,” she grimaces.
“If you get the urge, I’ll point you in the bad guy's direction,” Allie says, leaning between the seats. “When I turned, it helped to focus on one thing. Keep repeating that goal in your head.”
“That might help,” Sally mutters. “Thanks.”
“Anytime, Sis.” Allie grins, but her eyes are haunted.
“Are you ready for this?” I ask her.
“Brother, I want it over,” she says. “There is no way we can lose with all the family around us.”
“I suppose not,” I whisper.
“Let’s go,” Luca says, his knee bouncing. “I hate all the waiting.” When we work together, we get in and out as quickly as possible.
“We should.” Sally points out the window. “The dragons are shifting. It’s hard to miss them.”
“Shit.” I open my door, and they follow.
“That is amazing,” Allie whispers.
“Saphira is beautiful,” Sally says, and then jerks. “Umm…boyfriends.” She looks at us with wide eyes. “It seems I’ve gained a new power. Saphira responded to my compliment in my head.”
“Holy shit,” Allie gasps, grabbing Sally’s hand. “Try me, try me.” She closes her eyes, and Sally stares at her.
“You told me I’m a sexy vampire,” Sally says.
“That is freaking amazing,” Allie whispers fiercely.
“What’s going on?” Heath asks, getting out of his car. Bane and Hunter walk behind him.
“Sally can direct her words into Allie and the dragons’ heads,” Luca explains. “And she can hear their response.”
“Interesting,” he mutters. His eyes widen. “Did you just tell me to shift?”
