1 - Bloody Fortune: The Fury of a Vampire Witch by Theophilus Monroe

Author:Theophilus Monroe [Monroe, Theophilus]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: The Fury of a Vampire Witch
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2024-08-27T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 9

The elevator doors screeched open, revealing the cavernous expanse of the Underground. I stepped out, the clack of my boots echoing through the silence before a swirling vortex of green druidic magic signaled that we had a welcome party—which consisted solely of Muggs, his weathered face scrunched up in confusion the moment he materialized in front of us. He was blind, of course, but he could smell us, he could our breaths, our slow heartbeats. He’d know these were younglings, that they had access to magic—because apparently witches emit a subtle odor no one other than Muggs can sense—and because he’d know from their slow heartbeats that they weren’t human anymore.

I didn’t need to ask how he knew. He’d put two and fifteen together and figured out in a half-second what happened.

“Mercy, you turned these witches...and Mel and Juliet—“

I cut him off with a sigh. “Long story. Meet your new sisters.” I gestured to the five vampire witches flanking me. Raelin and Sunshine carried Mel’s paralyzed form between them, while Amber and Raven supported Juliet. “Well, if I’m still your vampire mom. Not sure how that works. Becoming human, then vampire again, messes our family trees.”

I watched Muggs carefully, trying to gauge his reaction. His loyalty meant everything to me, but this situation was beyond fucked up. I couldn’t blame him if he wanted to peace out and leave me to sort out this supernatural shitshow on my own.

Raelin cocked her head, appraising Muggs with those unsettling eyes of hers—eyes that could look through the veil of time itself, albeit with certain limitations. “Mug Ruith, I presume?”

Muggs inclined his head slightly. “You’ve heard of me, then.”

“Not because I’ve seen you in the future, though there’s that.” Raelin laughed, though what she was talking about wasn’t funny at all—she’d seen in him in the throne room scene she showed us earlier. “You’ve been around for some time.”

“Indeed,” Muggs said, “though not because of my vampirism. That’s a relatively new development in my life, though not an unwelcome one. I wasn’t naturally immortal, I simply managed to appear at various times in history, through my druidic portals, which certainly gave the impression that I’m far older than I look.”

I couldn’t help but chuckle. “You look ancient regardless.”

Muggs cracked a smile. “Wouldn’t know. Can’t see my reflection in a mirror.” He tapped his temple. “Funny, though, I don’t feel a day over twenty-nine.”

I cleared my throat, catching the attention of the group. “Yeah, Muggs is blind. But he can hear things we can’t, even as vampires. His senses are all enhanced.” I shot them a meaningful look. “So if you’re talking about something you don’t want him to hear, you’d best keep your distance.”

Muggs chuckled darkly. “I’d recommend a mile at least.” He tilted his head. “Then again, I can’t imagine why anyone would want to keep any secrets. I’m quite a good listener, not just a great hearer.”

I patted Muggs on the back, trying to play it cool, but my glance at the team showed that they got it.

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