"You’re supposed to feel a strong connection to them," I whispered preparing myself to jump in to protect Dana, "as a vampire every instinct you have is defined by a scent. Just like you felt the scent of the witch and you were immediately on edge."

"And I noticed vampires have a certain one and humans a weaker one," Bette said.

"But your soul mate has a scent that controls your entire body," I said, "you are in love the moment you smell that scent. It’s love, lust, desire, passion, and deep longing to love and protect and cherish."

I chanced a look at Bette who’s eyes were wide as she looked me over.

"Ahh! Stop dodging me and fight!" Alice cried in frustration.

I focused my gaze back on the scene, Alice slashing wildly and Dana using her superior speed to dodge every attack. I knew hesitation was absolutely not an option.

"I don’t wanna fight!" Dana cried, I could see the despair in her eyes.

Then Alice slashed angrily and caught Dana’s forearm. Dana cried out and fell to the floor. I shot up instantly knowing I wouldn’t be fast enough, tears were already rolling down my face.

Then I saw it. The hesitation. The scent is always mutual and I saw Alice stopping her knife in midair.

That was all I needed as I zoomed down and grabbed Alice’s arm roughly.

"Ahh!" Alice screamed as the deafening crack filled the air and Alice fell to the floor, releasing the knife.

I picked up the knife and called out, "come on Dana!"

Dana scrambled to her feet, holding her bleeding forearm as she ran to bleeding witch’s side.

"Dana!" I beseeched.

"I’m sorry! I didn’t hurt you!" Dana said desperately.

Alice just moaned in pain and looked up at Dana. Dana was panting heavily, and I knew she was having a hard time getting up but the scent of two witches were fast approaching and she shot up and ran with me back to the roof.

"Come on, she saw us, she’ll tell the other two where we are," I said.

"No! I’ll stay here and watch her!" Dana insisted.

"Dana I can’t leave you here with two witches!" I cried.

"She won’t give me away!" Dana insisted.