I whipped around to look at Eve she was wide eyed but looked unharmed. The man holding the gun however fell to his knees and then burst into flames. I pushed myself back and so did Eve. The last six men were all looking around, trying to find where the gun shot came from. Two more went down in a flash without any notice.
Michael was up now that two of his men were down he broke the thirds neck and ripped the head off before he rushed over to Eve. The final three where huddled in a little group. Bad plan a single gunshot took two more down the third man stood there whimpering. Michael finished checking over Eve and looked over at the man. I could see the rage there. The pure vampire in him took over as he ripped the man apart. Michael turned back to us and was covered in blood.
Carefully he came around and untied all of us, trying not to get blood on us. I couldn't even look at the body. The minute Shane was free and wrapped his arms around me and I hide my face in his shoulder.
"Let me change." He said as he started up the stairs but he stopped two steps up. "Do you hear that?" He asked looking around. "Some is saying your name Claire." I looked up at him.
"The phone. I never hung up." I reached down with shaking hands and pulled it up to my ear.
"Claire, please pick up the phone." The voice was saying.
"I'm here." My voice cracked.
"You okay there?"
"Who are you? Where are you? You have to be able to see us."
"And I can, come to the window." I looked over and noticed to open window. That's how the bullets came in without shattering glass. I stood up and went to the window. I couldn't see anyone for a long time. Then I noticed the dark figure standing next to Eve's car.
"Can you see me?" She asked.
"Only in shadow." I responded squinting trying to make her out. I heard her laugh and then she leaned forward into the street lamps illumination and I dropped the phone. I moved faster than I could ever remember.
I was out the door in a second flat and seconds later I was in a tight hug out next to Eve's car.
"Hey Claire, it's been to long." She said quietly running her hand through my hair. For no reason I started to cry.
"What happened to you? Where have you been?" I asked looking at her in the face. Her chocolate brown hair was still in waves almost to her butt. Her bangs barely brushed the eyelashes of her electric blue eyes.
"Not out here. Can we go into the house, or do you want to—"
"No, come on in. I have someone you'll want to meet." I smiled brightly and she followed me up the stairs. I turned to smile at her again, not believing that she was really here when I noticed her looking around. Like she was watching for something.
"Everything okay?" I asked and she just nodded. "Come on." I pull her over the threshold as she looks around again. I let go of her hand once she's in and go over to Shane.
"Hello." Michael says coming over and putting himself in between her and us.
"Hi," She says meekly. I don't think I've ever seen her look meek. She's always been so strong. "My name's Nikki."
"I'm Michael, that's my girlfriend Eve and the boy with Claire is Shane. How do you know Claire? If you don't mind me asking."
"Not at all. I'm surprised she didn't tell you."
"Guys this is Nikki Night, my older sister."