Aria's POV
Viktor glanced over his shoulder. Even from a distance, I could see Elona in his arms. My daughter was unconscious. My heart shattered.
"PUT HER DOWN!"
Viktor laughed. "You should have realized sooner."
I ran faster. "ELONA!" She didn't move. I could hear her heartbeat, but it was weak.
She's alive, Lydia gasped.
Relief lasted only a second. Then Viktor reached the edge of the forest. Several vampires were waiting. A portal-like darkness shimmered behind them.
"No!"
I lunged, but I was too late. Viktor stepped backward into the darkness with Elona in his arms. The other vampires followed. I reached them just as the shadows closed. My claws struck empty air.
"ELONA!"
My scream tore through the forest.
I stumbled forward. "No..." My legs shook. I tried to run after them
