"Your city?"
The leader's smirk widened. "That's right. You see, strangers who come here uninvited tend to have a rough time." He gestured to his men, who shifted slightly, ready to act. "But if you tell me what you're here for—and make it worth my while—perhaps we can arrange for a safe stay."
Salviana sighed. "So this is a shakedown."
Lucius cracked his neck. "This is boring."
The leader's smirk faltered slightly at Lucius's tone. He looked between the two vampires and then at Alaric, noting his relaxed but unreadable posture.
Jean leaned toward Salviana and whispered, "Sal, Do they not realize we can kill them in under a minute?"
Salviana whispered back, "I don't think this has gotten to that part Jeannie."
