Vampire Enforcer (Hidden Blood Book 1) by Al K. Line

Author:Al K. Line [Line, Al K.]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Published: 2017-06-06T04:00:00+00:00

Sneaky

The rule of sneaking up on people in remote parts of the countryside is simple. You park half a mile away down a track so your vehicle is out of sight, you lock up so no chancer can nick your car, and then you go cross-country to the lair so you can do your spying and get the lay of the land without the inconvenience of getting your head bashed in.

So that's what we did.

I wished we hadn't bothered. We were both soaked from the wet grass, our feet squelching as we walked. Mithnite's trousers were sodden but mine were fine—yay for leather. It was dark and we kept stumbling even with enhanced vision as the damn grass hid furrows, rabbit holes, and badger sets abandoned long ago. All part of the joys of being an enforcer I guess, but they never tell you about this part before they give you a job, sending you on your merry way with a knowing smile.

We trudged on, coming to a steep bank that sectioned off a field full of maize stalks. It was thick with briar and hawthorn, dotted with active warrens that sent the rabbits scurrying for shelter as we approached. Figuring now was as good a time as any to try out my newfound skills, and wanting to do something I'd practiced countless times, I pictured myself with a second skin of magical protection, a force field any superhero would be proud of, and smiled as my tattoos swelled and my body was bathed in a pale white light like the moon was shining just for me.

It felt warm inside this bubble and I pushed through the hawthorn feeling nothing but a slight sense of pressure as I brushed the sharp stubby branches aside.

Not wanting to be outdone, Mithnite shone dull orange and walked through the hedge like a burning man, smiling at me as we stood at the top of the bank.

"I'll miss this so much if I have to go back," he said wistfully. Then he collapsed as the magic use hit his system and he had to pay the price for his thievery. In pain.

Used to this, and knowing it was best to ignore it and that it would pass soon, I said, "Don't worry, we won't let that happen. Even if you are a sneaky demon, I still love you." As my shield dropped, I bent and gave him a hug, although I'm not sure if it was to make him feel better or me.

"Thanks. I'm so sorry about this, honestly. I thought something was off then it all kind of came at once and I didn't know what to do or—"

"Hush, it's okay. Let's focus. We need to find out what they're up to."

Mithnite recovered quickly and we climbed the low stock-proof fence and walked along the edge of the field, the old dairy farm just ahead.

Arriving at the end of the field, our way was blocked.

"Damn, this is new. This bloody fence must have cost them a fortune.

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