The Curse that Bites by Kennedy Layne

Author:Kennedy Layne [Layne, Kennedy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, Mystery, Cozy, Paranormal
ISBN: 9781943420858
Publisher: Kennedy Layne Publishing
Published: 2019-09-03T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

“I don’t trust them,” Jerry murmured warily, pulling Cassandra closer to his side as if we had ulterior motives. We did, but that was beside the point. The tables had somehow turned, and one of the undead now thought that we were the threat. “You shouldn’t have brought them here, Cassie.”

It’s quite astonishing, isn’t it? I finally understand Miss Saruman’s defensive declaration regarding Mr. Kline’s lack of murderous intent. Even after seven months, I’m not quite sure that Mr. Kline’s mind has accepted what he has become or his relationship to his prey.

Pearl did have a diplomatic manner in how she described certain situations.

I’ll take that as a compliment, dear hexed one.

I let Pearl have her moment while I carefully surveyed the living room and kitchen, which were only separated by a small island that didn’t contain the usual stools. The open layout made it easier to keep track of everyone, which came in quite handy when we all needed to be within sight of Orwin. He was seated on the couch, his nimble fingers clicking away on the keyboard of his laptop as he searched for a way to remove the bounty on Jerry’s head. Granted, it was a temporary solution, but it would solve our immediate problem.

Very true, dear hexed one. Where there is one hunter, there are more to follow.

“These people are the only reason that hunter left the mountain without his trophy,” Cassandra reminded Jerry, having already explained the aftermath of his attack on Frank Palisade. She turned into Jerry’s embrace, resting her hands gently on his chest. Every time she got too close to him, I couldn’t help but brace myself for a display of fangs. If that were to happen, I needed to be ready to defend the rest of us. “Jerry, there is a bounty on your head. We thought for sure that Professor Weaver would do something, but a bounty? It’s not like we have the option of going to the police and saying that someone is trying to kill you because you wouldn’t turn him into a vampire. No one would believe a word we had to say.”

“Cassandra’s right.” I stood near the front door, the location allowing me to position myself between the living room and the kitchen. Basically, I was ensuring that Jerry couldn’t reach Orwin. The vampire would have to get through me first, and I was betting I was quicker on the draw given Jerry’s lack of experience. “There are unwritten rules for the supernatural, Jerry. One of the most important is that we don’t involve humans. Orwin is doing his best to make sure that the bounty on your head is removed before we quietly leave this mountain.”

“Why would you do that?” Jerry wasn’t so naïve, after all. “We don’t know you. Cassie mentioned that you wanted to speak with her about her ability to contact your ancestors. You must need her help pretty bad to risk being involved in my problems.”

“Cassandra already told us

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