Caius's POV
"Protect them!" I yelled to my vampire forces as Sienna collapsed. Her skin was pale, almost as white as mine. Not good.
Ronan was trying to sit up, his eyes wild with fear. "Sienna!" he called, shaking her limp body.
Time was running out. I could feel it.
My vampires made a tight circle around us, fangs bared, fighting off the shadow creatures that swarmed toward us. The Shadow Alpha watched from a distance, her face unreadable.
"We need to get her somewhere safe," I said, kneeling beside Sienna. I put my hand on her wrist. Her pulse was weak, dying.
"What's happening to her?" Ronan asked, his voice breaking.
"She gave too much," I explained. "Her life force is draining away."
Kieran growled, still in his massive wolf form. "Can you help her?"
I paused. There was one way, but it came with a price. A price I wasn't sure I was willing to pay.
"Maybe," I said. "But we need to move. Now."
Kieran nodded. "My pack will cover you. Get her to safety."
