In a wooden bungalow deep in the woods, Lavana was unconscious in one of the rooms. This room had a timber casement window.

Her hair covered her face and her skin was pale. Her hands and feet were chained to the wall.

The three vampires were settled on a long couch, discussing how to use her for their benefit.

They heard a cough and turned in her direction. She was awake!

"Oho! The key's finally awakened. Say, did you think you'd get away or someone would rescue you?" the one she'd caused to faint earlier was the first to speak.

She parted her hair so she could see clearly. The...