"It is time." Mahel said, feeling the dark energy pulsating now.  Just then Alex entered with her sacrifice, making Mahel smile.
 
Derek Rayne was here.  Where this one is, he thought, looking at Nick, the other was nearby.
 
"Tie him up." he instructed others, a small group of three going to Alex to relieve her of her prize and tie him up in the middle of the large den.  He then turned to go get the woman.  It would be beneficial if he had Derek's lover nearby "And I will return shortly."
 
His pace carried him to his personal chambers and inside, smiling drolly at the effort the woman was still displaying in trying to get out of the shackles.
 
Julia stilled as soon as he entered, watching him as he neared.
 
Mahel reached up and unhooked the chains, keeping her hands locked in them as he then tugged on them and walked back toward the door "We need to get ready for Derek's arrival.  Imagine how he will react seeing you ready for sacrifice.  I hadn't considered it until now but we can make you my Sire's first kill upon returning to us."
 
Julia started to pull against the chains, a sound of distress low in her throat. 
 
They were in the hallway now but that did not stop him from spinning on his heel or catching her about the neck and pushing her against it.
 
He whispered into her ear, breath and tone low, "Do not fight me or I will not wait until the sacrifice to kill you.  Your death, no matter when it happens, will have the same effect on him."
 
Julia stilled, thinking of her baby and praying Derek would get there soon.  But she wasn't scared.  Worried about their baby, yes, but not scared.
 
It was something Mahel noticed as he moved back, looking at her before chuckling low "You really think he's going to save you, don't you?"
 
"He'll save us." Julia said with quiet conviction "And then you'll pay.  You don't mess with his family and get away with it.  No one does."

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