Wolf's Claim (The Royal Heir #3) - Jen L. Grey Page 0,64

Mason opened the back door, waving me through. She just doesn't need to get access to your blood.

I hadn't thought of that. To me, she was still a witch. Would my blood make her stronger too? I hadn't even considered that possibility.

As I ran a few steps into their backyard, Richard appeared right in front of me, flanked by three large vampires.

Shit, this was what she had wanted. Though it was too late. We were here, and all four of them had their eyes set on me.

"Leave her alone." Mason's voice was a deep growl, and he stepped up beside me, ready to take them on.

"This doesn't concern you, commoner." Richard's deep voice was full of contempt. "I'm just here for Corey's little princess."

"I'm not going anywhere with you." If he thought I'd give up, he was about to learn that it wouldn't be that easy.

"Get her." Richard pointed to me. "But make sure she's alive; otherwise, your queen will get upset."

"Their queen?" That didn't make any sense. Who the hell were they talking about?

"See, you think you know everything, but in fact, you don't know shit." Richard's eyes narrowed, and a cruel smirk filled his face. "But don't worry. You're going to learn."

Without a warning, Mason launched for the first vampire, taking him by surprise. He punched him straight in the throat. The vampire stumbled several yards back and hissed.

"Get her. Don't worry about him." Richard looked at the other two vampires and pointed at me. “She's the one we need and want.”

"Got it." The tallest vampire headed straight to me without a concern on his face.

He thought I'd be easy to take. Little did he realize I could kick his ass. I pretended to act nervous because, shit ... I was able to.

When he was within two feet of me, I squatted and threw my shoulder into his stomach, bulldozing him into the closest tree. A branch pushed through his chest, and his body immediately started to disintegrate.

"You stupid bitch." The other vampire, who had stood and watched the whole thing, blinked his eyes.

"I told you not to underestimate her." Richard shook his head and wrinkled his nose. "She wasn't born proper."

"If by un-proper you mean that I can kick ass, then yeah, you're right." I glanced to see that Mason and the other vampire were still going at it. They seemed to be equals as the fight was on an even keel.

Now I just had to kick this vampire’s ass and take care of Richard. "Less talk and more action." I needed to strike hard and fast. It worried me that none of the others inside had come back here to help. There was no telling what was going on in the house.

The vampire blurred as he ran toward me, his eyes focused directly on my head.

He was either hoping to knock me out or punch the hell out of me. Either one wasn't good, but that also meant they didn't really want me dead like Richard said. What exactly did they want from me?

At the last second, I crouched and punched him in the stomach so hard that he lost his balance.

"Idiot." Richard rushed me with a crazed look. He was looking everywhere, and his eyes appeared dead.

These were the most dangerous types of attacks because you couldn't tell where they may target. They were only reacting and wanting to hurt in any way possible.

He reached out and grabbed my long, red hair in his hands, jerking back. My neck snapped, and pain ricocheted down my spine. Of course, he'd be the one to fight like a girl.

I spun around and clasped my hand on his wrist before driving his arm upward toward his head, dislocating his shoulder.

"Ow. Shit!" He cursed as he released his fingers from where they'd tangled in my hair. With his free hand, he clutched his shoulder, crumpling to the ground.

Checking on my mate, I looked in time to see Mason give the vampire another huge punch in the face. Blood was pouring out of his opponent’s nose.

As I spun around to face the vampire I was still fighting, a hard fist punched me in the cheek, causing my jaw to pop.

Pain radiated throughout my head, but I couldn't let it faze me. I needed to get back in there and help the others.

The vampire reared back again, expecting me to be stunned. As he lurched forward, I dodged his fist and cut my hand up to hit him right in the