"Isabella!" William exclaimed, scrambling to his feet. "What the hell are you doing here?"

"Saving your ass, apparently," Isabella retorted, a fierce grin on her face. "I couldn't just sit back and do nothing."

William’s initial shock gave way to a mix of anger and admiration. "I told you it was too dangerous!"

"And I told you not to underestimate me," Isabella shot back, cutting down another vampire that lunged at them.

Together, they fought side by side, their movements in sync, as if they had been training together for years. The battle raged on, but with the combined strength of William, Isabella, and their warriors, the tide began to...