Brimstone Bound (Firebrand, #1)

by Helen Harper

‘Sure. They just don’t choose to do it much. Think of the vamps as students – partying all night, sleeping all day.’ ‘And the wolves?’ Tony pursed his lips. ‘They’re dogs. They mark their territory and are food obsessed.’ He paused and his voice dropped slightly, as if he were afraid that he’d be overheard. ‘Don’t underestimate them, though. Any of them. No matter what anyone would have you believe, both groups are still predators. They’re at the top of the food chain. They keep us at bay through some nifty lawyer tricks, but if they wanted to rule this city they could do it in a heartbeat.’ We passed under the arch and into the werewolves’ quarter. I suppressed the shudder that ran down my spine and considered what Tony had said. ‘So,’ I said finally, ‘Supernatural Squad is essentially window dressing?’ Tony nodded approvingly. ‘Pretty much. Our presence appeases those humans who are intelligent enough to be scared of the supes, but we don’t have any power.

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