Blood song

No talking, stay out of the shadows, don't go out at night, survive... Fin Vee is the chief hangman's daughter at the Church of Hangmen. Everyone has high hopes for her to continue the witch ritual that keeps the Berkano vampires away. When she steps on stage to sacrifice the little girl with the dazzling blue eyes, and doesn't, the Berkano come fast and furious to demand their sacrifice. The only safe place is within the walls of the Church, but the Church casts Fin out, leaving her with the annoyingly silent Hendry to guide her. The Berkano only speak telepathically, so speaking out loud in the city's streets is a death sentence. But as Fin discovers the truth about her beloved city and her Church, she finds she has a lot to say. And so do her new allies: a band of cowboy witches intent on overthrowing the Berkano, whatever the risk may be. Even if that risk is death. Blood Song is created by Lindsey R. Loucks, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Lindsey R. Loucks · Fantaisie

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Chapter 13

I had nothing to use against a vampire. Nothing but a spell to make my coming death smell better, and I couldn't even say it out loud. Not unless I wanted to drive her mad with the sound of my voice. In that case, the sunlight between us might not matter.

I backed into one corner of the ladder, nearly tripping over it in my rush to get to Hendry. His whole being turned lethal as he stood from his crouch next to the glowing ladder. He pulled sharpened wooden stakes from his pocket and stalked toward her, his body rigid as if marching into battle.

The vampire's gaze darted to the rectangular door in the roof, still open because I hadn't closed it, where a lot of unsuspecting people could be made into a midday snack below.

Before Hendry reached her, he let his wooden stake fly.

She flung herself into the sunlight toward the door, avoiding the stake completely. Smoke curled off her body with a stomach-churning sizzle.

Hendry lunged after her.

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