“Of course.” She corrects herself immediately. “I didn’t mean to offend. I understand no one would choose this fate.”
Naida looks at her companion disapprovingly.
“Is the entire staff human?” I ask in an attempt to ease the tension.
They nod silently.
“I thought they’d be of his kind.”
Silence follows, and then they burst into laughter, which they quickly suppress, looking around to see if anyone else witnessed their outburst.
“Miss, the things you say.” The younger one crouches and adjusts my neckline. I look at her strangely. “Vampires think our work is far too low for them. They would never work with their hands. The only task they consider worthy enough to do themselves is security.”
That makes me feel more contempt for them. My parents are humble people who work to keep three c
