Chapter 468
The train stopped at a dimly lit platform. Through the windows, Katelina could see a formation of vampires wearing long black coats. They stood motionless, assault guns leveled at the train cars.
Jamie and Jorick glanced at one another before sliding into defensive crouches. Pavel waved his hands quickly. "No, no. Is all right. I will go first." He pushed the door open and slowly stepped out, his hands up. One of the guards shouted to him in Russian and he called back.
A guard hurried forward and dug in Pavel's coat. He came back with papers, which he read quickly and handed off to someone else. For a tense moment Katelina thought they might shoot him.
The vampires lowered their guns and relief swept over her. She was surprised at the intensity of it. Had she been that worried?