OUT OF RANK

chapter 41

I waited in the shade for about half an hour, but I did not notice any signs that everything had begun. Most likely, not everyone has managed to gather yet, or Rake is simply waiting for a more opportune moment to attack.

After another ten minutes, strange sounds began to be heard from the direction where the old man had gone. Following them, a heart-rending scream was heard from Lestat's room.

- Who?! Who dare?! shouted the Ancient One.

It seems that it has begun ... Now the most important thing is not to make a mistake and deliver an accurate blow with a dagger right in the heart.

A moment after his cry, the gates swung open, and I saw Lestat standing on the threshold. A grimace of hatred and anger was reflected on his face.

I didn't have time to blink, as he immediately disappeared from view. Crap! I'm too relaxed!

Concentrating, I tried to catch his movements - I succeeded! Fortunately, I managed to react in time, and now I already saw that he was moving in my direction with great