Final test for controlling fear

Author's note: this is from Seraphina's point of view

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"Father!", I shouted when I saw Aldus curled up on the floor of the living room.

I dashed downstairs and stopped one step away from him, unsure what to do when I realized that his whole body was twitching violently.

I know some first aid, but a spasming vampire was definitely not in the area of bandages and antibacterial ointments.

Is there such a thing as a doctor for vampires? I understood that I am on my own here.

If he is human, I would make sure he doesn't swallow his tongue, but as a vampire, Aldus can't choke and it's not wise to stick my hand in his mouth anyway.

His body was in a fetal position and his eyes were vacant.

I reached for the phone with the intention to call Mitch. The driver should be nearby considering that he drove Aldus home. Or so I thought.

"I'm... I'm OK...", Aldus stuttered as his body shook.