Troubled search

Griffin used all his strength to free his hand and body from the person who had held him in a death grip. He didn't know who could be this strong unless Azazel Donovan had transported himself to this place. But the Elder vampire had the habit of boasting about himself, and so far, there had been no word from him. Not to mention, the guards of Veteris looked scared.

The guard, who was standing near Caleb, continued to move backwards until he turned on his heel and ran in the direction of where the buildings were so that he could report Elder Luciano on what was going on. 

The second guard couldn't move because of the wooden stakes that had nailed his foot to the ground, but that didn't stop the shocked expression on his face. 

"I will fucking kill you right now!" Griffin glared at Julie, but his words didn't help his current situation, and the grip around his neck tightened. 

Caleb quickly came to Julie's side, and he asked, "What is that thing?!"