#Chapter 121: Down Under

Almara’s Pov Fear settles in my chest like stone dropped into a still lake causing a cold rippling effect. “That wasn’t part of the plan.” Roman growls low enough only for us to hear. “Plans change.” Robert is quick to respond. I sit wide-eyed waiting to see what happens next. “How interesting.” The vampire says, a new sense of vitality taking over him. He probably didn’t expect his shift to begin with such an exhilarating start. “Wait here.” The guard says, a delighted smile revealing razor sharp teeth. “I should kill you now.” Roman says and reaches his hands out to grab Robert’s throat, but Robert rushes to explain himself. “It’s a sure way we’ll get inside the Council now, isn’t it? What else would you have told them?” Robert raises an eyebrow as though waiting for his to impart a better plan. “We’re not going into that building. Not without a fight and we don’t have time for that.” Bess says. “What will you have me do, sir?” the driver asks Roman, peering through the rev