Episode 36

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MIKAEL'S POV

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From my scouting point, concealed by the billowing darkness, I sniff out their positions. Way before I see them. Vampires. They both stand imposingly, shoulders squared, legs wide apart, and hands clasped, looking every part the bouncers they are.

I'm aware that only those with tickets are allowed through and that previously mentioned tickets are sold only to a select group of people: prey and predators. I have not a pass, nor am I a parcel of either group of customers. All I have is business.

The stroll through the woods cleared out my head. Crisp air saturated with the smells of pine and magnolia cleansed my thoughts, emptying out my excess anger vials. Now, my rage is concise. I see my goal precisely and how I'm to execute it. Erring witch and wizard—Imelda and her brother, Absalon—will have to wait till a later time when I have less on my plate to deal with. Then I will pay them mind.

Though vampires do not have significantly