The silence that followed was shattered abruptly as a chilling, stabbing sound pierced the air, echoing through the recesses of Samantha's memories. Her eyes snapped to the present in response, and for a fleeting moment, confusion clouded her senses.
She was back in the hallway, yet an eerie realization dawned upon her in essence to the stab she was sure was heading in her direction– she felt no pain, yet it sounded like someone had been stabbed in her place.
Lifting her head to see who had taken the hit, her pupils constricted in shock when Alistair shielded her with his body. He no longer wore his chains, which meant he wasn't restricted from showcasing his full energy as a wild vampire, but that did not stop the worry that immediately painted her visage.
"Alistair?" She whispered in awe.
