Naga's Concubine Scarlet Hyacinth

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reach their targets.
Talbot must have finally realized that Sage was right, because he grabbed Camden s hand and
tried to find a way around the group. It wasn t easy, as the vampires seemed to have anticipated their
every move. Anger burning brightly inside him, Sage swept his tail through the air like a whip,
keeping them in check. Distantly, he wondered where all the guards were and why they weren t
intervening. He could only hope that they were close enough to take his mate to safety while Sage
stalled.
You re letting them get away, you fools, the vampire leader shouted. After them. Get the
naga. Take the draechen down at all costs and catch the halves.
There were no protests, no words from any of the others, just a shift of attention, barely visible
at all. It was as if the rest of the vampires were extensions of their leader s will, because they
actually started to launch themselves at Sage with no regard to their own safety. The first two Sage
took out with his tail. The next couple suffered an extreme case of frostbite as Sage cast another ice
spell. Three others had an unfortunate meeting with Sage s claws.
But they were just so many, and as these kamikaze vampires kept Sage busy, more approached.
Sage was no black dragon so as to be able to steal their energy, and while his thick hide protected
him from their claws and fangs, he had his limits. He soon learned that the whole point of their
sacrifice had been to distract Sage. With the corner of his eyes, Sage caught sight of the leader
vampire retrieving a gun and pointing it at Sage.
Moments later, pain exploded at the back of Sage s spine. Sage roared as agony exploded over
him. His body seemed to stop working, and he collapsed on the sand, completely at the mercy of his
foe. In spite of his agony, Sage was relieved at noting that his mate was at least temporarily out of
danger. Talbot seemed to have managed to complete the task Sage had given him better than expected,
as he d reached the limo without being caught. The guards were nowhere to be seen, and no vampires
had been guarding the car. Talbot was currently forcing a struggling Camden into the car, much to
Camden s panic and frustration.
Let me help, Camden cried. I don t want to leave you.
There s nothing you can do, Sage sent to him. Contact Draechenburg and speak to your
parents. If you stay, you ll just get hurt, and that s the last thing I want.
As the car drove off, several vampires started to follow it, but Sage knew it was too late. Yes,
Camden was safe. He and Talbot were already speeding toward Patala, where nothing could touch
them. Sage had succeeded in that, at least.
How can you even think that? Camden s voice reached out to him through their connection.
How can I even exist without you?
Be strong for me, beautiful, Sage told him. You haven t lost me yet. I ll get out of this.
He had to admit that bullet injuries weren t something draechen were used to. Normal
projectiles couldn t penetrate dragon skin, especially not in shifted form. He was aware that a bullet
injury to the spine could cause paraplegia, for humans at least, but he was fairly certain that if the
bullet was removed, his shifter abilities would manage to mend what had been broken. The fact that
he was in pain was actually a good thing. At this point, numbness would have been far more
dangerous.
Gathering his remaining strength, Sage tried to use his powers to force out the bullet. His energy
didn t work like that, as it was mostly direct, offense magic. He writhed in pain, but forced himself to
withstand it, knowing it was his only chance.
Maybe he d have succeeded in his goal, but the vampires surrounded him, watching him in
unconcealed satisfaction. Their leader knelt at Sage s side, his lips twisted in a smirk. Now, let s
see if I can use you, he said.
Sage didn t know why, but he found himself looking straight into the vampire s eyes. They were
so deep and dark, and he was in such pain, that he almost didn t realize what was happening until it
was too late. That s it, the man was saying. Open your mind to me. You ll give me what I want.
What he wanted was Camden, but that he wouldn t get. Sage stubbornly faced the vampire,
sneering in spite of the pain. Good luck with that, vamp. You ll never get Camden.
He didn t expect the vampire to hear him, since he couldn t speak telepathically, but the vampire
appeared to hear, likely through his psychic abilities. In fact, his opponent looked intrigued. This is
interesting, he mused, smirking at Sage. Our trip might not have been a total waste at all. Take
him.
Sage wanted to cast another spell to wipe that smirk off his face, but he didn t get the chance.
The minions of his captor descended upon him, and this time, there was nothing he could do to stop
them. Drained of strength, Sage sent an I love you to Camden and surrendered to the darkness.
Chapter Nine
You can t be serious. Camden gaped at his parents, torn between heartbreak and betrayal.
You can t possibly believe that Sage planned this.
Nikhil frowned at him, looking displeased. Of course we can. Don t you think it s a strange
coincidence that the first time he got out of Patala you were attacked by vampires? It s more than
clear that he got tired of staying here under lock and key and decided to escape.
And he enlisted vampires to assist him? He got shot because of this sudden need to escape?
Camden threw his hands up. All-powerful Varuna, do you even hear yourself?
Zaire fidgeted on the throne, as if he was uncomfortable for some reason. Look, Camden, you
don t have to convince us to address this threat. Our people, your guards, have been taken prisoner.
The vampires are clearly aware of the potential of naga blood. It s a serious situation, which we will
investigate regardless.
But my mate& Camden rubbed his arms, shivering as his panic began to turn into a freezing
cold. Y you have to help me, he said, his teeth chattering. Shaking himself, he focused on the bond
that still existed between him and Sage. He couldn t afford to lose it, not now, not when Sage needed
him. We need to contact the draechen, he added a little more steadily. [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]

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