Selena the death dealer

sion. The courtyard was teeming with vampires-some stood armed, eyes vigilant, while others lounged about, immersed in a raucous party. But as Selina entered,

ken from the werewolf onto the table. "Taylor, we ha

wed as he picked up the gun. "This is the weapon th

t everything about it," Sel

. "It's definitely infused with an irr

nition," Selina s

ed. "Daylight harne

who quickly joined the conversation. "You expect me to believe that a mangy animal came up

-grade. Maybe something they stole, or some sort of

Raven is dead, and if they have more of these, many more vampires could be in danger." She took a deep breat

for random incursions. The Awakening is just a few da

. "Random? They opened fire on us in full view of

aid to yourself you didn't see anything, Seli

my gut is telling me. There could be dozens of werewolves dow

ion unmoved. "We've hunted them to

ere hasn't been a werewolf den of that magnit

ylor. "I know that, Taylor, but I'd rathe

or. "Very well, tighten securit

ssemble a search

stepping forward. "I wan

. "Absolutely not. F

dreds" Kahn s

, her voice rising. "Hundreds, Kahn. You'll be laughing on

e room, her footsteps

d been silently observing, finally spoke. "I'

course not. Now follow her. Make sure s

he replied, before hur

to Taylor. "We can't afford any mista

d gravely. "

, eerily silent except for the faint hum of the castle's power systems. The floor of the chamber was marked with three symbols, but Selina's eyes were drawn t

ered the room, her voice soft yet pointed. She moved to

asked, not taking her eyes

really doubt Ragnarok would want you freezi

"No, he would want the Death Dealers out there, scouring every inch

Kahn... I never understood why Ragnarok left hi

beneath her calm exterior. "Come, we need you to get ready,"

lina asked, he

ce tinged with urgency. "Emelia's e

her expression hardening as s

ined behind, her thoughts churning as she continued to stare at the marks on the floor. The we

and legacy before her. She knows something is wrong but she didn't know where, as she was abo