Page 42 of Princess
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~Nicu~
“Iwant them all dead!”Nicu shouted fiercely as his brothers and other Dark Shadows warriors met the necros and their versi head on in battle. Vampires from other clans had begun to swarm the Olaru homestead to aid in protecting the Royal family. Nicu sliced his broadsword through another versi as he stormed towards Xalak. His fangs descended as rageconsumedhim.
They dare bring this war toourhome?
Two bodies crashed into him causing his steps to falter for a second. He straightened his stance as he grabbed one by the throat, plunging his sword into the belly of the dead puppet slicing it from navel to sternum. He whipped out his short dagger from his waist, severing the head from the body. The other versi jumped on his back, wrapping its forearm around Nicu’s neck. He quickly threw the body over his head, slashing his sword swiftly taking the head before the body even hit theground.
He growled again, glaring at Xalak who smirked at him as he watched Nicu make his way to him. Nadira’s human, Cooper, continued to float in the air, controlled byXalak.
Shit!
A piercing scream filled the air, gaining Nicu’s attention. He scanned the battlefield, noting his brothers and other Dark Shadow members were handling the versi. He knew his father would call in reinforcements from neighboring cities, noticing even more vampires had joined in the fight. However, one small figure with twin swords slashing her way with flawless precision caughthiseye.
Nadira.
What.The.Fuck?
She made her way to him, avoiding his glare. “Is there something you forgot to mention to me, little sister?” Nicu growled, as five versi surrounded them. This forced them into a defensive stance, back to back, and he didn’t like it. She shouldn’t befighting.
Who in the helltrainedher?
She was a healer, and his responsibility to protect. Their father would havehisballs for this andhewould have the balls of whoever trainedNadira.
“Maybe,” she answered. “You can yell at me later! I have to get toCooper.”
The versi attacked and he found himself impressed with his little sister’s fighting skills. He tried to keep pride from showing on his face. He took on three while she quickly handled the other two. He glanced around and saw that the vampires had handled almost all of the versi. The surrounding yard was filled with the unmoving bodies of the versi. Vampires continued making their way around the grounds, decapitating the last of the versi, ensuring that they remained dead and useless to thenecromancers.
“Xalak, you have signed your death warrant for coming here!” Nicu said, stalking towards thenecromancer.
“Hand over my betrothed and we will leave,” Xalak said, pulling his hood off his head, staring atNadira.
“Not a chance in hell,” he growled around his fangs, stopping one hundred feet away from the necromancerprince.
“There is no stopping us, we grow stronger every day,” Xalak said with a deadly look in his eye. “This was just a taste of what we canbring.”
“You may be able to control a few more dead puppets now but you’ll never beat the entire vampire nation,” Nicu said, clenching hisfists.
“Do you want to save your precious human, my dear?” Xalak addressed Nadira. He waved his right hand, causing Cooper to float forward. A moan escaped the unconscious human. Nadira stepped forward but Nicu blocked her withahand.
“Move, Nicu,” she hissed, fighting against his hold. He didn’t take his eyes off Xalak or his necromancers. He could feel a non-threatening presence athisside.
“They are all defeated, my Prince.” Gadiel’s deep voice murmured to the leftofNicu.
“Looks like all of your puppets are dead,” Nicu said, cocking an eyebrow. He pushed Nadira behind him. His brothers and warriors surrounded them now, waiting for his cue. Nadira tried to struggle but someone behind him secured her. “Let’s see if you are strong enough to defeat me in hand to hand combat?” Nicu taunted Xalak, hoping he took the challenge. Nicu itched to rip histhroatout.
“We will defeat you,” Xalak looked around at the vampires. “Today was just the beginning. Do you really think—” he gasped, turning his eyes downward to look at hischest.
A silver dagger was now embedded into his chest while a dark shadowy outline quickly spread around the dagger. Nicu turned to find Nadira standing at his side with her arm stillextended.
“Now,” Nicu growled, commanding his vampires to attack the necromancers. Nadira’s human crashed to the ground as the other necros pulled Xalak away. A blinding light flashed for a second then disappeared, revealing that the necromancers had vanished, escaping through a magical portal in aninstant.
“Cooper!” Nadira exclaimed, rushing towards the battered human. A sob escaped her as she turned his body over, cradling him to her chest. “No!” her grief stricken moan tugged at Nicu’s cold distantheart.
“Get him to the infirmary!” Nicu commanded, hating to see his sister in such agony. Gadiel and Teague tried to take the human from Nadira. In her despair, she hissed at them, bearing her fangs,protectinghim.
“Let us help him, Naddy,” Teague said gently, kneeling down next to her. Tears slid down her face as she looked down at her mate. She ran her fingers down the side of the human’s face before looking back up at them. Her crimson eyes, held a pain that Nicu would kill a thousand rogue vampires to erase. She quickly nodded her head before placing a kiss on the human’sforehead.
