n Mrs. Forbes a long time, too. And he was scared, scared
of the time that it would be Shinichi’s voice calling.
Then they were going to be in trouble for good.
“There it is,” shouted Sage.
“Elena!” screamed Meredith.
“Oh, God!” screamed Bonnie.
The next instant, Elena was thrown, and something landed on top
of her. Dully, she heard a cry. But it was different from the others. It was
a choking sound of pure pain as Bloddeuwedd’s beak thunked into
something made of flesh. Me, Elena thought. But there was no pain.
Not…me?
There was a coughing sound above her.
“Elena—go—my shields—won’t hold—”
“Damon! We’ll go together!”
Hurts…
It was just the shadow of a telepathic whisper and Elena knew
Damon didn’t think she’d heard it. But she was circling her Power faster
and faster, done with deception, caring only about getting those she
loved out of danger.
I’ll find a way, she told Damon. I’ll carry you. Fireman’s lift.
He laughed at that, giving Elena some hope that he wasn’t dying.
Now Elena wished she’d taken Dr. Meggar in the carriage with them so
he could use his healing powers on the injured—
—and then what? Leave him to the mercies of Bloddeuwedd? He
wants to build a hospital here, in this world. He wants to help the
children, who surely don’t deserve all the evils that I’ve seen visited on