Chapter 6

“How many?” Khran gritted out.

Syvania hesitated, her fingers tightening on the washbasin in her hands. “Six bites, sire… along with several bruises. The doctor said she appeared to be in very weak condition and must be allowed to rest. However, she's healing quickly. It's actually extremely impressive how fast she—”

“And the mutts who touched her?”

“Three fled for the woods, but they're being hunted as we speak. The rest have been fed to the hounds. Once they've regenerated, I will have them thrown in the pit.”

Watching the warm water spill clumsily over Syvania's knuckles, he snatched the…