Chapter 59

The deluge of rain had swept the country, laying waste to villages, flooding towns and plunging crop land underwater. Rivers burst banks and decimated houses, destroying years of accumulated precious belongings and sweeping away memories along with the floodwaters. Media news was saturated with stories of loss and destruction. Tears were shed and the death toll rose. But these were all human concerns now because for us, the rain was like a gift from the Heavens, great biblical floods sent to wash away our sins and allow us the freedom to advance on the compound. We weren't naive of course. There were too many of us to hide our scent completely but by the time they would realise just how close we were, it would be too late. And here we now were, countless cells of vampires making our way deep into enemy territory, the time was upon us and it seemed the weather at least was on our side. The country lanes leading to the estate were treacherous, with huge low-lying sections under water and