Chapter 20

I forced myself to take a deep breath. If I was going to get out of here I needed all of my energy. I fervently hoped my pack would find me. The vampire's nostrils flared. "I can smell your blood, dog. Good thing it smells disgusting and repulsive. Otherwise I'd make you into breakfast." I snorted before I could help myself, knowing it was obviously a bluff. Their boss, Antonio, needed me for something so I doubt he'd let Marco 'make me into breakfast'. My reaction seemed to infuriate him, for in a second Marco was in my face. His hand reached out and grabbed my neck. He began to squeeze, his grip crushing. I could feel bruises forming on my throat as he gripped harder, his face contorted into a snarl. I struggled despite myself, attempting to get air into my lungs. "Release her!" The blonde vampire demanded, an edge to his voice. Marco paused, his angry eyes still boring into mine. "Marco!" The other vampire barked, and with a growl