Chapter 40: Best Laid Plans

“Of course, she can’t do it!” cries Elena. “She’s had her powers, what, five minutes?” Elena’s small pointed teeth flash in a mocking smile.

Everyone, both the vampires and their companions have gathered in the large living room. After the last vampire, a quiet yet burly man from Japan covered in blue tattoos, arrived early in the evening, a planning party began.

Amun had passed on my message and was met with grumbling from across the room. A sleek greying woman curled up with her boyish companion spoke up,

“Dolus is one of the most ancient and powerful vampires on earth. He has friends in high places with every creature in every land. If someone is going to take him down, it won’t be a baby witch trying to get her mommy back. It will be another vampire. No offense to you, dear. We’re on your side but we want to do this right. If it doesn’t go right, it will go very, very badly for all of us.”

Amun and I lock eyes, calming each other down with a long look.