My mouth is dry as I take it, but when it comes to signing the paper, my hand is unable to move. Jamie is being considerate of me because he likes me, but what will he do to my mother when it comes to demanding money? She doesn’t even have a job.
I close my eyes in regret and lower the pen, defeated. “Add these to my tally then. But tell Jamie to turn her away when she comes for more money.”
One of the vampires snickers. “Sure.”
I know that means it’s not going to happen. They know that I will keep on paying off my mother’s growing debts. And loan sharks love regular customers.
“As for why we’re here today,” the vampire holds out his hand, “the boss wants you to pay half the money upfront.”
“I don’t have that kind of money,” I retort sharply. “If his intention is just to harass m
