Amaranthine

Chapter 14

Katelina squeezed her eyes closed and leaned heavily against the bathroom door, trying to hold it closed, trying to keep the monsters out. If they got in, she could just imagine what they'd do. If only Jorick was there-

Despite her efforts, the door began to crack with a loud, splintering sound. The vampires put more and more pressure on it and the sound grew. Katelina's feet began to slide dangerously. She locked her knees against it, but she knew there was no way to stop them. They were both stronger than she was, and if they hadn't enjoyed playing with her would already be inside her tiled sanctuary. She pushed back with the last of her strength; palms slipping with the lubricant of her sweat and screamed out for the only one who might save her, "Jorick!"

With a loud crack the door sp