Take Away

[Atticus’ POV]

I slash out, attempting to cut the vampire's fucking throat, only for him to dodge me with a look of amusement on his face.

“Gotta be quicker than that,” he chuckles. "I'm not some novice irritating fae; I've been around for years, and I've learned a thing or two."

Ignoring his taunt, I begin to move again, attacking with all my might while he jumps around, easily dodging each of my attacks, until he is standing in front of a window with a look of boredom on his face.

“As much as I’m enjoying this, I must get going.”

Giving a wink, he throws himself backwards as I move, slashing out again, this time managing to hit his chest before he topples out of the window. Cursing, I move to follow but stop as a whimper sounds from behind me. Turning, I take in Tabitha as she reaches between her thighs in an attempt to relieve the effects of the fucking venom the damned vampire put in her.

"Dammit!" I growl, clamping my hand so my weapon disappears. “Next time.”

For now, I would le