Chapter Ten: Isaac's My Hero and He's Hot

I was a little appalled at myself, at the calm easing through me, especially considering I'd taken a chunk out of someone's throat. However, with a mixture of adrenaline and survival instincts, not only for myself, but Isaac and his family, nothing else mattered. I knew if I didn't do anything, we'd all be killed, and I wanted to live. I cared for Isaac and there was no way anyone was taking him away from me. It was not happening.

Mine.

Standing on top of Isaac's table, I swished my tail from side to side while I watched Freckles's shocked face.

The feline part of me thought it was fun and wanted to play more with her prey.

Succumbing to instinct, I climbed across to Jeremiah, causing Freckles to back up away from Jezanna. I pounced again and landed on top of him, sending his body to the ground. I thought vampires were supposed to be strong?

Was he in shock?

My teeth sank into Freckles neck. He screamed. Turning with his flesh in my mouth towards the door, it crashed open to reveal Caelen. My heart lurched with relief. I had sensed something was coming, and knowing he was on our side calmed me a little.

"Caelen, help her," Isaac ordered.

"Help who, lad?" He looked around, confused.

"Leila."

"Bloody hell, mate, don't tell me that huge cat is tiny Leila?"

Dropping the vampire's neck, I stumbled to the side a little. Shit. His blood seemed toxic to me, enough to disorientate me.

"Caelen," Isaac yelled.

Something was happening. I knew I didn't have much strength left, and what I was about to do would drain me even more. Still, I had to. I reached my mind out to Caelen's and with a small battle, I squeezed my way in to his to make the connection I needed. Caelen don't. I'm fine. Untie them.

"Righto, woman." He stalked over to Isaac first and started on his chains by covering his hands with the clothes that had fallen from my body to prevent the silver from burning and weakening him, as they had the others.

"What the hell are you doing? Help her," Isaac snarled.

"Sorry, mate, she told me to untie you lot first."

Stumbling back to Freckles, I felt him move. Too disorientated to stop him, he raised a knife and plunged it into my ribs. A howl escaped me.

I swiped at his face with my paw. I was growing too weak from his blood and the power I expended to connect with Caelen. I swiped again, but failed. He pushed me away and stood, smiling. Blood still poured from his neck wound, only he seemed to be healing quickly. He went to grab the knife back out when a roar filled the room and a flash crossed my path, knocking Freckles at least three feet away. Blinking rapidly, I saw Isaac rise from his tackle, arms out ready for an attack.

I heard a sickening snap behind me and knew Lenny's life had just ended.

A whimper fell from my mouth. My stomach was ready to revolt.

Isaac's gaze glanced off me before he ordered in a growl, "Jeremiah, Caelen, deal with him and any others they brought."

"Already taken down the ones outside," Caelen said.

Shit, how did I not see them or even sense there were more of them? I wanted to make a telepathic connection with Isaac, but there was no chance of it. My powers were diminishing.

Caelen, is Jezanna okay?

He paused and knelt beside me. I hadn't realised I was lying down.

"She's fine, love." He ran his hand over my head.

There was a noise beside me. With my mind fuzzy, I found it hard to stay awake. Hey, Caelen, Isaac saved me by jumping Freckles, didn't he?

"Yes, love." He smiled down at me as the others talked around us, only I couldn't comprehend what was being said.

Hey, Caelen. Isaac's my hero and he's hot.

He let out a bark of laughter.

Darkness swirled before me. Caelen, I don't feel too good.

"Isaac, she's about to pass out," Caelen informed.

As I was being lifted from the ground, blackness swept over me.