Following my lead, I stalled for time, negotiating with the vampire leader who held Elena hostage.
My goal was to keep them focused on me while Carlos’ team maneuvered undetected.
“We’re in position.
” Through the mind link, Carlos confirmed their sess.
Relief washed over me.
Seizing the opportune moment, I yelled the prearranged signal.N?velDrama.Org content.
On cue, the werewolves erupted from the bushes behind the vampires,unching a surprise attack.
Disoriented, the vampires were swiftly overpowered, some of them pinned to the ground.
This was my chance.
I lunged towards the leader, determined to rescue Elena.
But fate intervened yet again.
The leader, anticipating my move, raised Elena high, ready to m her against the ground.
“Since I’m done for, I’m taking her with me!” he cackled, his voiceced with malice.
“Elena!” I roared, my vision burning with fury.
As she plummeted through the air, time seemed to slow.
An unexpected memory surfaced-Debra.
Despite believing my feelings for her had faded, her image shed in my mind.
In that instant, I knew what Debra would do.
Regardless of her health, she wouldn’t hesitate to use her time maniption power to save the child.
Fueled by this thought, I managed to catch Elena just before impact.
The impact with the ground sent a jolt of pain through me, Leaving me winded and covered in a cold sweat.
Quick to react, the vampire leader lunged.
I couldn’t dodge in time as I held Elena.
A blow mmed into me.
“Ah!” A searing pain erupted in my shoulder as his ws tore through flesh.
Blood welled up.
The agony jolted me back to focus.
I tried to fight back, but the vampire vanished in a blur.
His fangs bared, he charged again, aiming for a killing blow.
I was already grievously wounded and burdened by Elena.
I was practically defenseless, with no way of fighting back.
His imposing figure loomed over me.
Gritting my teeth, I braced for impact, but a figure suddenly intervened, absorbing the attack with a heavy thud.
It was Carlos.
Relief flooded me.