The world is taming and I’m excited.
“Hello, Epstein,” Pastor Jimmy says as I enter the back room. “Can I help you with something?” He smiles with his fangs protruding out.
“I want to see my mother for the last time before she enters the afterlife.”
“I can’t let you do that.” He frowns. “This is a sacred ritual among us, Epstein. I’m sorry.”
I shift my weight in annoyance. “Well, is today the day?”
“Like I said, Epstein, we respect you greatly, but this is between your mother and her god.”
I feel like crying. “Well, isn’t it me? The next one? The next vampire?”
He puts his hand on my shoulder and grins softly in the dark light. “We don’t think you’re ready.”
“Who does she have in mind, Pastor Jimmy? I must know.”
I wipe his hand off my shoulder.
“Epstein, don’t be upset. We welco
