“We have a fighting chance with the stairs,” Clara said. “We’re easy kills climbing that elevator cable.”

“Agreed,” Ran said, running with Clara.

Another corner and another automatic ceiling rig. Clara disabled it the same as the last one, retrieving her sword as they approached the useless weapon.

“Wish I could have done that,” Ran said.

“What?” Clara glanced back, the two still running.

“Nothing,” Ran said.

The two rounded a corner and came to a dead stop. In front of them, six vampires stood, smiling confidently.

“Get back,” Clara said, drawing both swords, standing between Randal and the vampires.