BLOOD BOUND
She was too exhausted, too wounded.
Then Sophie appeared.
With little hands shining with strength that shouldn't be conceivable for her age, the eight-year-old emerged from her mother's protective shield. Witchcraft, vampire, and hybrid magic came together in ways that no one could entirely comprehend.
With tears on her face, Sophie spoke steadily, "Leave her alone."
The vampire chuckled. "Kid, you're cute, but—" Then Sophie appeared.
Sophie released her power.
It was pure power, reality-bending to her command, not a blast or a beam. Flying backwards, the vampire crashed against the wall behind the already-demolished door.