“What the hell?” Duncan and Sloan both stood. Sid just pointed at Tessa, opened his mouth then shut it again. Sloan took a step forward his eyes on Tessa. “You must be Tessa Pride.” His features softened as he looked at her. “I’m Sloan Murphy.” He inclined his head slightly. “On behalf of the Vampire Council I would like to thank you for giving us the vial. We have our people working on it now.” “Why wouldn’t you help my brother when I called?” Tessa demanded rudely ignoring his thank you. She knew Sid and Jared had their agenda for being here now, but she had waited a long time to face one of the Council members. “If you would have been a little more understanding you would have had the vial sooner.” His look of surprise was priceless. “I’m not sure I understand.” He looked at Jared then back to her. “I called when my brother was first turned after we got away.
