A Hunt Among Vampires (The Angel Series) Read Free Page B

unless he aligns himself with another strong vampire.”
    “He must have known that we would defeat his vampires when they were sent to attack us.” Kayle voices his thoughts aloud.
    “Why would he sacrifice his vampires? That doesn’t make any sense.” I ask the question Kayle hints at.
    “Hassan has most likely found someone in Europe to ally with. He is also hiding behind the Council since he is unable to eliminate me himself.” Christien suggests, slightly amused.
    “So, we need to find out where Hassan is and who he has allied himself with now?” I summarize suggestively.
    “Yes. That is why I have been asking Kayle to rest and regain his strength.”
    Kayle perks up. “Yes master?”
    Christien rolls his eyes at Kayle. “I would like you to meet up with Phedora in Paris and find Hassan. Since his power base began there, I imagine that is where he will return. After you find him, I want you to follow him and tell me whom to which he has allied himself. The moment you have that information, contact me and I will join you in Paris.” Christien demands.
    “Of course.” Kayle eagerly agrees.
    “Who is Phedora?” I ask, puzzled.
    “Phedora is my second in second in command, or deuxième, of my small territory in France.” Christien responds.
    “I thought Kayle is your second?” I question while looking at Kayle.
    “I am his second in command. As I am here with Christien, his vampires report to me. In Paris, Phedora is my equivalent.” Kayle clarifies for me.
    “Okay, so she’s Christien’s second over his get in France, just like you are the second over his get here. If you both are in the room, which of you would be in charge? Who would the vampires listen to?” I look at them for clarification.
    Kayle begins to speak, but Christien interrupts him. “Kayle is my deuxième, overall. Phedora would be my third. Since she reports directly to me, my vampires in France answer to her, which is why I consider her my deuxième. Why do you need to understand the hierarchy of my vampires?”
    “I am only trying to understand who reports to whom. When we go to France, I just want to be clear…”
    “ You… are not going to Paris. Kayle and I will be going to France. You are going nowhere near the Vampire Council!” Christien says sternly.
    “I’m going! We are not arguing about this. Hassan tried to kill me and he’s responsible for killing my parents. I can take care of myself. If you don’t want me to go with you, I’ll go by myself. I am not asking for your permission, Christien.” I jump up and Christien is right beside me before I can move away.
    “I should know by now that you would never do as I ask in order to keep you safe.” He hugs me, trying to calm me down.
    “You should know by now that I don’t take orders from anyone. Maybe you should try asking me before putting your foot down, making demands.” I mumble, hating the fact that his hug feels so good.
    “Is it too late to ask you to stay here where you can be safe and protected by my get?” He asks sweetly.
    “Yes.”
    “Will you at least tell me what you plan to do before you take off and do it?” Christien asks hopefully.
    “Since you asked so nicely, I’ll think about it.” I tell him sweetly.
    Kayle stands up drawing our attention. “If there is nothing else to discuss, I will contact Phedora and let her know that I am on my way.”
    “Come and talk to me before you leave.” Christien orders Kayle as he telepathically calls Tyler into the room.
    Tyler walks into the room and stands in front of Christien. “Yes master?”
    “I need you to focus very hard on mastering your blood thirst. I may not get to spend as much time with you, teaching you how to control your thirst as I should, but I will assure you that you will not be alone. I do not think it would be wise for you to keep your position at the blood bank right now. It would be dangerous for you to be around that much blood, risking vampires’ exposure to the