"RUN!" The shout cut through the air like a blade. I spun around to see Elena and Leon sprinting toward us, their faces twisted with pure terror. What I saw behind them made my blood freeze—it was like something ripped straight from the worst apocalypse movie you could imagine.
At least fifteen vampires surged after them in a horrifying wave of pale flesh and gleaming fangs. But here's the thing that made my heart sink: running was completely pointless. These bastards were faster than any human could ever hope to be.
"Riley!" Shelly's panicked voice pierced through my thoughts as her trembling hands grabbed at my arm, trying to drag me along. But I didn't budge. I couldn't. Because I knew exactly where trying to outrun these monsters would lead us—straight to a gruesome death.
"Go! GO ON WITHOUT ME!" I shouted, planting my feet firmly.
"What are you doing? You'll die!" Neia's scream echoed off the walls, but I forced myself to focus on what I was planning.
