The Unyielding Game

Yuri appeared in a flash of light in the teleportation room, her husbands appearing behind her a split second later.

As usual, the room was brightly lit with giant lights pointed straight at the teleportation spot. This was a tactic generally used to disorient visiting vampires. 

The room would either have bright or dark lighting, usually chosen randomly. If you had to take half a second to adjust from the change in lighting, this would give the defenders enough time to be ready for you.

Yuri nodded at the waiting vampires, each one bearing the mark of their allegiance to the towering figure that ruled this part of the city. Count Vladimir.

"This way, Countess." The leading vampire bowed slightly.

"Very well." Yuri and her entourage were led through the corridors of Vladimir's mansion, a route designed to impress visitors by means of the lavish display of wealth and power that could be seen on every wall and corner.