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want
to die either. “This is between you and me, Cornelius. Leave the others out of
this,” Aubrey snapped.
    Cornelius
thought about it for a minute then he released me. I gasped as I slid to the
floor coughing. “Fine whoever wins gets the hunter,” Cornelius said amused.
    Aubrey
looked at me unsure then looked back at Cornelius and nodded. “Agreed. If I
lose you get to do what you want with her. I won’t question it.”
    “I
am not yours to give away,” I said angrily as I climbed to my feet. I couldn’t
believe he was agreeing to something like that. Either he had a grand plan or
he was sure he couldn’t lose.
    “Hush
darling. You have a slight chance of making it out alive with my dear brother.
A very slight chance,” Cornelius said amused. Before Aubrey could speak
Cornelius attacked. Cornelius was fast, but Aubrey was able to gain his footing
and fend him off. Someone grabbed my arm startling me a little.
    “We
need to go,” Justin said sounding like he was still in a slight amount of pain.
    “We
can’t leave. He is going to hurt Aubrey,” I said as I looked back at the fight
raging not far from us.
    “Look
we don’t want to be a part of this. Cornelius is fast and mean. He will kill
Aubrey, then you. We need to leave now,” he growled impatiently.
    I
pulled my arm out of his grasp. “If you want to run I won’t fault you, but I am
going to stay with Aubrey,” I said softly.
    He
looked like he wanted to protests then he made and annoyed noise and hurried
down the hallway. I looked back at Cornelius and Aubrey fighting. I had to do
something, I just wasn’t sure what. Cornelius suddenly pinned Aubrey. He
produced a silver dagger out of nowhere. My heart went to my throat when I saw
Cornelius raise his arm to strike. Without thinking I ran at him. I hit
Cornelius full force from behind. We went rolling across the floor into the
opposite wall. The dagger slid across the stone floor. Cornelius was
momentarily dazed. I took the opportunity and lunged for the dagger. As my
fingers grasped the handle he was on my back. I groaned in pain when he sank
his fangs into my shoulder. He wasn’t being nice about it either. It felt like
an animal bite. I shoved my elbow backwards into his stomach and knocked him
off me. I moved so I was over him and I tightened my grip on the dagger. His
eyes widened as I brought it down on him. I was suddenly knocked sideways. The
dagger left my grasp and my side ached where someone kicked me.
    I
looked up from where I laid. Aubrey was standing over Cornelius, but he didn’t
have a weapon. He was the one that knocked me off Cornelius. I felt the anger
hit me as I watched him just stand there.
    Cornelius
started laughing as he climbed to his feet. “You saved me from your hunter
princess; isn’t that sweet,” he chimed like it amused him.
    “No
more fighting Cornelius. By all accounts I have won. Let us walk out of here
and you won’t have any more problems,” Aubrey said softly.
    I
wanted to protest, but I had a feeling it would be useless. Cornelius looked at
me and he didn’t look like he wanted to comply. “No. I don’t understand how it
is you are letting a hunter run your territory. You must have quite a weak spot
for her. The Aubrey I knew would have had his fun, then dropped her off a
bridge somewhere.”
    “My
relationship with Lillian is none of your concern. Stay out of my territory.
Keep your marshals away, and we won’t have a problem,” Aubrey said softly then
walked toward me.
    He
had to know I was angry. He didn’t speak he just took my hand and pulled me
against him. There was a sudden rush and the world started to spin. I was sure
I was going to pass out or be sick, maybe even both.

 
    I
woke up slowly. I was lying on my stomach. I was a little disoriented. I went
to sit up quickly as the memories of the night came rushing back.
    “Relax,”
Aubrey’s silky voice filled my ear as his hands gently pressed my lower back to
keep me in place. I