Chapter 93 - Blood Shadows

“What do you mean you’re the diversion?” Miles stared down at Raelinn as Lothaire finished ripping the chains from her legs, confusion pinching his brows. This could not have been a wasted trip. They couldn’t have gotten it wrong, could they?

“They knew you would come after me,” Raelinn said with a sigh, as Lothaire helped her to her feet. “Their true goal is Deana. Martin intends to turn her into a vampire, assuming her bloodlust will send her over the edge like it does everyone else.” She brushed herself off and then stood there, hands on her hips as she shot Miles a sympathetic look. “Martin thinks it’s poetic justice for you to watch your girlfriend turned into something you despise, a vampire who kills. The man is truly a cult leader and a purist.” She shook her head. “He’s also a crazy bastard.”