Heart of Ash

CARMILLA’S POV

The bone stake hit Vladimir's chest at the exact moment his claws closed around Ronan's heart.

For a split second, I thought we'd won. The makeshift weapon pierced Vladimir's ribs, found the space between them, and drove straight into his ancient heart. His eyes went wide. His mouth opened in shock.

Then I saw Ronan's chest cave in. Saw Vladimir's hand emerge, slick with blood, hold