Cameo and the Vampire (Trilogy of Shadows Book 3) by McCullough-White Dawn

Author:McCullough-White, Dawn [McCullough-White, Dawn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Claypipe Press
Published: 2011-10-23T22:00:00+00:00

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"Dog!" Carrington spun around. That black-and-brown dog was following him. "Get away from me."

Caith chuckled.

"This is your fault, Caith. You encouraged that mutt, and now he's following us."

Kyrian glanced back at the canine in question. "Maybe he likes you, Carrington."

"I'll bet that's it," Caith grinned at Kyrian. "You've found a friend, Carrington."

The young man pressed to the front of the group, trying to lose the dog in the crowd. "I have plenty of friends. I don't want that stupid dog following me around. Besides, he could get hurt where we're going. Doesn't he have an owner?"

Caith reached down and rumpled the dog's fur. "If he did, he's decided to travel with us now."

Carrington shook his head and moved toward the front where Gibson Reynard was leading them forward, toward Ponth. Carrington, however, inclined his head in Sage's direction, apparently preferring her conversation to the lieutenant's.

Kyrian readjusted his shoulder-pack. It was now weighed down with ample provisions with what they believed they would be needing: food, holy water, and symbols. He had packed himself some bedding, but he doubted Caith or Sage had. They were under the impression that destroying a vampire would take a day of work, but he was not so optimistic. He'd seen Haffef on a couple occasions. Haffef was a powerful vampire, probably ancient. Kyrian had been able to turn Edel fairly easily—just a few hours of meditation was needed to work that feat—but Haffef? He had once seen Haffef disappear through a floor, like a ghost. He was more resourceful, possibly magical.

Kyrian had already voiced these concerns to Sage, but they were dismissed by the rest of the party, so he had grown silent and decided to follow along obediently. It was the right thing to do—the only thing he could do to support them— and ridding the world of Haffef would certainly be for the greater good. Then, perhaps, the priesthood would still be within reach.

He felt a sudden pull leading off the trail and to the right, but before he could say anything, Sage and Caith were voicing that very same impression.

"The vampire is definitely that way," Sage said. "Through the forest right there."

"You're certain?"

Caith ignored Gibson and began to wander off the path and down a small embankment.

Kyrian followed him.

"It's this way, Lieutenant." Sage beckoned for him to follow as everyone else trudged through the snow away from him.

"Wait! I will walk ahead of you!" he called, but to himself muttered something, irritated about having to protect the acolytes.

The dog remained on the path and did not pursue them further.

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