The vampires froze mid-bite, their heads snapping toward her in unison.
"What do you want, bitch?" Wilhelmina sneered. "We can't suck you, and now you don't want us to devour her? Are you insane?"
Joana nudged her. "Why did you say that?"
At that moment, Cara realized she might be exposing herself to these bloodthirsty vampires. But she had already spoken, there was no turning back now.
"Joana, keep your human pet in check," Thaddeus barked.
Cara took a deep breath. "Don't suck her blood. She has poisoned it, specifically for you."
The vampires hesitated, their grips loosening. That was all the woman needed.
In a blur, she launched herself at Cara, knocking her to the ground and dragging her across the massive sitting room with terrifying speed. Cara barely had time to react before the woman's hands clamped around her throat.