Chapter 44: Pulling Strings

Leila examines the glyph quietly since the rubble from the explosion was quickly removed by servants.

Hayley approaches the girl, and she questions without looking up, “Where were you?”

The younger female answers swiftly as she places her hands on her hips, “I was looking for information on the vampires. Turns out they’re not very keen on sharing their history with humans.”

Leila looks up with a tilt of her head and asks, “Why not just ask your boyfriend about that, then? I’m sure he wouldn’t mind going over that with you.”

Hayley’s cheeks redden for a moment, and she turns away with her arms folded over in embarrassment. She coughs and responds, “Yes, well, I didn’t want to bother him with something I could gather on my own.”

Leila giggles and counters, “Seems like you’ve hit a roadblock instead, though. You might as well ask him.”

“Ask who what?”