The hidden blade that flew at Gray's face was a bit of a surprise. He twisted to the side and deflected it by raising his right arm. It scratched at his armored forearm before clattering to the ground.

She was fast and strong, quickly breaking the hold Beth had on her and slipping away into the darkness. Leave it to the disembodied spirit to hold someone down! Catch her or subdue the would-be lord surrounded by his minions? Gray took the easier option. He didn't have time to retrieve his shotgun if he wanted to catch her which alone would be a tricky feat. Instead he picked up the gym bag that still lay close on the ground and started sprinting after her. It was a good thing he wasn't a particularly big guy because that would make running a lot harder.

Scaling the fire escape to follow her on the roof was not a feasible option. Plus it led right into any trap she could lay. Gray ran through the alleys below trying to head her off from the ground. This was unfamiliar terrain, he was disadvantaged but it would be better than trying to out-climb something as feral as a vampire. He slowed his pace in order to listen to the movements above. These buildings were thankfully only a few stories high so he could still hear footsteps as she ran atop the roofs. If she got any further away he might lose her. Good thing the block was about to end. Hope she can't leap fifty feet or this would be one hell of a chase.