Chapter 40: Sand barriers

The vampires pushed against the whirling wind cage, claws slashing, fangs tearing but no matter the ferocity with which they attacked, they never could pass through. Aurelius punched the wall, furious.

"I shall rip their throats apart!" he growled. He suddenly stiffened, his whole body going rigid, as did the other vampires.

The cavern descended into silence and minutes later, a loud explosive sound was heard. The vampires emerged from the cavern, one after another, Aurelius at the head, their faces even more terrifying than before.

It was late, and the night air blew her hair about, soothing and refreshing. She just finished helping Sebastian scrub his back and wash his hair in the stream and now he was getting dressed while she sat on the grass, staring into the distance.

The explosion, she didn't hear but soon, her heart was pounding in dread.

"Sebastian!" She exclaimed, scrambling to her feet, the bottom of her tunic tearing a little.

He turned to her, his hands stuck in his hair.