Maddie stared into the eyes of the strange, hypnotic man. Was she dreaming again?
Captain Hackett’s voice broke through her stupor.
Oh, God! What’s happening? She lifted her arms and pushed against the powerful grasp that held her hostage.
A horrible, putrid smell emanated from him. Her breath came out in gasps. Turning her head toward the captain, her eyes widened. He bared his teeth, exposing two wicked-looking fangs. She stared into eyes that glowed red as her heartbeat raced. Was she having another nightmare? Growling, he launched himself at the monster still holding her.
“You are starting to show the signs, Jon,” the oily voice gloated. “I’ll make you what I am. Give you my power. All you have to is give yourself completely to me.”
Maddie was thrust aside. She cowered, in a corner of the foyer, her head spinning. This wasn’t happening. The two combatants hissed and bared their horrible fangs, circling and lunging at each other. She pushed her hands against both ears, trying to block out the terrible grunts and hisses.
She sat frozen for a minute, until the monster lifted Jon and threw him into the table by the staircase. She jumped back as her porcelain vase shattered at her feet. Glancing up, she caught a flash of silver around the captain’s neck. The crucifix!
“Captain!” Could she still get through to him? “Use the crucifix.”
The captain halted, then yanked the chain, pulling the crucifix before him. He shoved it into the creature’s face.
The odor of burning flesh drove Maddie’s gaze to the monster’s charred cheek. He screeched and backed out the open doorway.
“I’ll return for both of you,” he hissed.
Jon jumped to the doorway, stuck his head out, then hissed and covered his face, as he backed away from the door.
Maddie took a deep breath to calm her racing pulse. Slowly rising, she moved around Jon, with a cautious eye upon him, to the door. A rosy glow lit the sky. She saw no sign of the monster and slammed the door, then secured the lock.
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