It was tempting to drown my sorrows, but that would have taken a whole hell of a lot of liquor. Vampires can consume alcohol - and just about every other human comestible, as far as I know, contrary to popular belief - but it has a very minimal effect on us. I'd have to drink the whole top shelf to get wasted.
My cell phone rang. Recognizing the ring tone, I picked it up to assure Ariana that I'd made it here okay and everything was fine. I may have been a bit harsh when I said she'd deserted me. When she does remember to poke her head up out of her cocoon of mutual adoration with her werewolf, she's still the same caring friend she always has been. We chatted for a moment, and I heard her giggle at the other end of the line then she hurriedly said good night. I sent my love to Jackson an
