The Vampire's Tribute
Lucy lifted her chin, staring down her nose at me.
“You never should have been brought here,” Lucy said. “You don’t appreciate the golden opportunity this is. Worse, you think lowly of the vampires, don’t you? The Vampire Duke should have your fealty, and you reject him. Those of us that are loyal to him can’t allow this!”
She slapped me again, putting her werewolf strength into it this time. I was knocked to the ground before I could properly defend myself.
Yet, looking up, I saw an opening, I surged forward, grabbed Lucy’s collar and tugged. The clasp must have been loose, because the collar came away instantly.