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    “Good. I want this city torn apart. You are not to return until you either have him or the sun is threatening to rise. Do I make myself clear?”
    Nodding had me gesturing with my hand. The two dozen vampires left in swift strides and I dropped back, but followed. Hunter would be mine soon enough. If he was in Austin, I’d find him.
    Darkness engulfed me as I headed into the tunnel. The vampires were already long gone, no doubt breaking out into their true speed to make it to the exits as fast as they could. This would be a game for them. For me, this was more. This was pure, hot revenge. I’d make him suffer for as long as it took for me to get over this pain of losing ma minette. If that took years, decades, so be it. He was going to see what the definition of what love truly was. What he felt for her wouldn’t compare to the devotion and worship that I surrounded her with in my mind. The focal point in his core was his God, but Tessa was mine. She was everything to me … and I’d prove it.
    Moonlight shone down through the grate above and I climbed up the ladder, pushing it free, and taking in the familiar street. I hadn’t been back here since Tessa had run away, and Julius and I had found her. Seeing her neighborhood again made me feel sick. If I went into her home, would it still smell like her? The question drew me forward. The closer I got, the more grief engulfed me. I stopped in front of the driveway where a new vehicle was parked. Someone had moved in which meant I was fucked from going inside. They’d have to invite me in. Temptation was there, but I wasn’t sure I could bear it. The amount of longing I had for the female I was meant for was killing me. If it wasn’t for my status, I probably wouldn’t have gotten out of bed at all. Let me die too. As long as I could be with her again. Maybe that’s why I was out here, knowing the radicals that were trying to hunt down our kind.
    I strolled past the house, watching a light flip on. It was Hunter’s old room. I paused, seeing the silhouette of a woman. I could tell she had short hair, but reality blurred with my instability and I quickly found myself headed to the front door. I knocked harder than I had intended. A middle-aged man answered, slightly overweight.
    “Can I … help you?”
    His fear clouded around me and I watched as an older woman peeked around the corner and took a few steps into the living area.
    “I’m sorry. I was looking for my friend who lived here a few months back. Her name was Tessa.” My voice gave out and I had to stop the tears from blinding me. Fuck, I could still smell her. Lavender with a hint of jasmine. It was right there, trying to lure me in. “I’m afraid we left on upsetting terms. I was hoping she was still here so I could … get her back.”
    The man shook his head. “We’ve lived here for two months. I’m sorry, I wish I knew how to help you.”
    “It’s quite alright,” I said, stepping back and pushing my hands in my pockets. “Have a good night.” I turned, heading for the sidewalk before I broke down completely. This wasn’t what a leader was supposed to do. We were meant to be strong. Ruthless. Tessa was my only weakness and I would have given anything to get her back.
    “Sir?”
    I turned, looking over my shoulder.
    “I hope you find her.”
    A sad smiled pulled at my lips. “I’m afraid that’s impossible now.”
    He frowned. “Sometimes the answer is the most obvious. Often times, we just don’t see it until we step back and assess the situation. Maybe you’re forgetting something important. Think on it. I have faith you’ll find her.”
    “Thank you.” I turned, heading toward the church. He wanted me to assess the situation. There was nothing to assess. Hunter had stabbed her through the heart and she had died. What more was there for me to think over? Tessa was dead. I had seen it happen. I’d … I blinked, still not able to conjure the scene my memory seemed to lock