Nathan’s warning senses went off just before the sound split his ears. He shoved Liya behind him quickly, almost knocking her over.

Gabriel jumped at the intruder just to get tossed across the room against a wall.

“Fool!” Ellish growled.

Nathan positioned himself between Liya and Ellish as Liya cowered behind him.

Her hands pressed against his back, frozen in place. She knew he was like Damon, only his face was swollen with evil. She watched him open his mouth to speak and saw the long sharp teeth within. His voice was deep and hypnotizing, it was all she could do not to listen.

“Do you think you could stop me?” Ellish laughed at Nathan, “I should have known that Damon would send his dog to do his bidding! You are no match for me guardian! I will take her!”

Liya heard a deep, menacing growl and felt it vibrate through Nathan under the palms of her hands. She felt movemen