The next day Christopher came by the house, but instead of heading straight for me, he winked before going to Professor Pops' study. I followed, but I wasn't able to hear what was said and figured his office was probably spelled against eavesdropping. At least until Professor Pops raised his voice. "Fine, but if anything happens to her, I will hunt you down and finish what the vampire queen started." I felt my eyes grow wide, and contentment filled my heart. I was so loved. It was a feeling I cherished beyond belief. "If anything happens to her, I'll expect nothing less," Christopher answered. Those two and their testosterone-filled bullheadedness. Sheesh! Christopher yanked open the door to the study, nearly running me over. When he saw me, his face lit up. "Hey," he whisp

