Chapter 8

“Wait…someone was setting up the Leonards to bring in hunters?” I said as what Wendy had implied clicked into place. “And now they’re trying to set up me? Why?” I shot at the vampire, louder than I intended to.

She didn’t respond, just giggled again and continued to run her nails up and down Mandy’s bleeding neck.

“Emery, I need you to get her out of the school,” Wendy said.

“What?” My eyes darted to her, my heart trip-hammering.

Wendy remained trained on the vampire. “Your police escort is out front. Use the back exit out of the school. You’re stronger than you think, stronger and faster than she is, given your lineage. When the opportunity presents itself, get her out of the school.”

“Oho,” the vampire said, amused by our discussion. “What’s this game now?”

“Emery…” Wendy said again to make sure I was ready.

I whirled to face Connor by the curtain. “Tell Mark I had to leave. Then get yourself home. I’ll call you.”

“What?!” Connor nearly shouted.