25

ELITA

I groan, shifting to my back. I thought a royal horse would be brave, but this one is like a scaredy cat.

Did he have to throw me down in front of everyone?

I want to whine. My back hurts. I won’t be surprised if Lana’s fragile bones are all broken now.

“ Lady Lana? ” I hear a familiar voice and sit up.

My eyes land on Dustin, who is watching me, his face unreadable. Then, I look at the man who recognizes me.

Akuji. Bile rises to my throat. He tilts his head to the side, a malicious glint flashing across his eyes as he meets my gaze.

“ Take care of her. ” Akuji says to his vampires.

I jump to my feet, ignoring the pain that shoots through my tailbone and reaches my toes. Acting on his command, two vampires break off the group and rush my way.

I narrow my eyes, my heartbeat escalating. I can’t see them moving when I am inside this weak body, and Lana’s eyesight is as good as shit!

What now?

If I can’t see them, how am I supposed to do what I came here to do?

I gasp as one of