"I could kill you right now," Cassandra breathed against his neck, her fangs grazing the flesh as she spoke. "But where's the fun in that?" She released him slightly, only enough to let him draw a shallow breath before tightening her grip once more. "No, I think I'll play with you for a while longer." Her voice was soft and cruel. "You see, I haven't had a good hunt like this in so long."

"Oh?" Cassandra raised an eyebrow, feigning interest. "And what do you have to offer me? A challenge, perhaps?" Her eyes glinted dangerously in the darkness as she slowly released her grip on his throat, only to catch him off-guard with a swift grab for his wrist instead. With superhuman strength, she twisted his arm behind his back, forcing him to grunt in pain. "Or maybe," she purred, leaning in close once more, "you'd prefer I make this quick?"