Chapter 45: Meet The Rabbi

NORI’S POV

“What are these folks doing here?” Milo asks, his tone open and friendly. At least it seems so for anyone else. I, who have spent these past months learning Milo’s tells and habits, know that’s a precursor to action. If the vampires are keeping these humans hostages, he’ll free them. He’ll get them out of here by painting the room red with vampire blood..

“We assumed you would ask,” Inigo says, a note of resignation in that statement.

“Whoever came. Any cauldron folk. That’s why these humans are here, waiting. We requested they do so. We realize no one can or will ally with us until they see how we’re operating,” Inigo’s companion says.

Milo turns to the humans, who range in age from college student in appearance to a sweater wearing grandfatherly type.

“How are you here?” Milo asks the people, taking a moment to make eye contact with the individuals.