Aria's POV
Damon was faster.
He slammed into Viktor before the vampire could reach me. The impact sent both of them crashing into the wall hard enough to c***k the plaster. The room erupted.
Viktor snarled and struck. Damon ducked beneath the claws and drove his fist into Viktor's ribs. The wet c***k of bone rang out clear and sharp.
Viktor staggered. Half the strength he usually carried had been stolen by my blood.
Lydia surged forward, fierce and ready. Go... Take your pound of flesh.
Power flooded my veins in a hot, clean rush. My claws slid free. Every heartbeat in the room became a distinct, thunderous sound.
Damon glanced at me once. I met his eyes and nodded.
Together, we charged at Viktor.
At that moment, the doors behind us exploded inward. A deafening crash shook the ent
