Panting, I staggered back. My entire body vibrating with electric discharges. My trembling hands searching for more. The hunger still throbbing in my bones, blinding me.
That’s when I saw Viktor.
He was standing in front of me, blue eyes wide with concern, scanning my face and body for injuries.
"Are you alright?"
I didn’t answer, I was too busy watching the vampire I had almost drained of life get back to his feet. With uncoordinated movements, he disappeared into the shadows of the alley, fleeing.
"No!" I exclaimed, lunging forward, wanting to stop him, but now it was already too late for that. Anger exploded inside me. "What the hell, Viktor. Why did you interfere?"
He took a step back.
"I thought you were in danger, witch." He studied my every movement meticulously.
I let out a
