I didn't have a link with Alpha Steven, but others in the car did. "Alpha Steven agrees. If you do not interfere with us, the Alpha will let you go and inform Master Cyprian of your assistance," his warrior said. It was a good deal, especially since Cyprian would be establishing the new Mexican Coven. She was bound to survive if Alpha Steven vouched for her. "We're pulling off the road soon."

I took the machete out of its sheath, placing it against Esmerelda's neck, one hand on each side. One move and she'd decapitate herself. She was short enough that you'd never see the blade through the windshield. "I...