Page 33 of Night Sector

Plunge the dagger into his neck or heart and incapacitate him long enough to kill him.

Yes, yes,my vampire hissed.

Even though I was sure Lorcan could hear my thoughts, he appeared bored. Like he didn’t believe I was capable of actually hurting him.

Good. Let him think that.

I shadowed behind him and swiped my blade toward the back of his nape, but he disappeared in a breath, his arm banding around my middle in the next second as he easily lifted me off the ground.

The Omegas around us gasped.

But I simply growled and shadowed out of his grip, my knack for stealth kicking in as I flounced around him in various false strikes, all of them meant to confuse his senses.

Each time I thrust my blade forward, I vanished before it could make a mark. I wanted to put him on high alert, overwhelm his instincts, make—

My back hit the ground, knocking the air out of my lungs as Lorcan settled over me, his telekinetic bonds throttling my attempt to shadow out from beneath him.

Fuck!I shouted in my mind.Cheater.

You engaged your abilities, so I engaged mine,he replied flatly.And if you think for a second that I’m going to underestimate you, then you haven’t been poking around enough in my mind.

Why would I want to poke around in there?

Because you’re hell-bent on killing me,he returned.However, you’ve yet to even consider the one advantage you have over me—your direct access into my thoughts.

He pushed off of me to deftly move to his feet.

It’s making me wonder if you really want to kill me or if you’re justflirtingwith me,he added, that damn eyebrow inching upward to its usual position.Maybe all these threats are foreplay.

You wish that were the case.I shadowed into a standing position, relieved that he’d already released me from his powers.

“Most Alphas don’t have magical abilities. They take Omegas by brute force. Maybe it would be more prudent for this demonstration to focus on natural combat rather than rare supernatural strength.”

He considered me for a moment. “By that logic, most Omegas also do not possess unique talents.”

I shook my head. “Many of us here do. But it’s not usually V-Clan Alphas that we have to fear. Unless you think there is a reason to feel otherwise?”

Hmm,he hummed.Well played, little killer.

I didn’t acknowledge the compliment and instead waited for him to respond out loud.

“Vampire Alphas are prone to supernatural abilities, and they’re not known for their kindness,” he replied, a dangerous gleam in his eyes.

Low blow, Alpha.

Perhaps, but it’s still a valid point, Omega.

I disagree.“Only V-Clan Omegas and Vampire Omegas need to worry about them. Other Omegas don’t appeal to them.”

“So for the intents and purposes of this demonstration, you want me to use brute force and nothing else, while you can call upon all your talents.”

“Yes. If you’re brave enough,” I taunted him.

His lips twitched. “Bravery isn’t the question, Kyra. Adequate training is my primary concern.”

“So then you think we need to learn to protect ourselves against Alphas like you—V-Clan Alphas?” I pressed, aware that I was putting him in an unfair position. But I wanted to make him squirm.

And Ineededan advantage other than being able to read his mind.