Chapter 3
“Derek. Come in.” I stepped back, inviting the vampire in. He didn’t technically need to be. But it was polite, and if there was one thing Mother managed to actually teach me, it was to always be polite to guests.
“Thank you, Lucy.” He shot me a boyish grin, one that made him look much younger than he was.
I guided him to the living room and gestured to one of the couches. “So… What brings you here?”
“Did you not get my email?”
“Oh, right. Your newest gadget.” I sank into the other couch, silently praying for mercy. There was no doubt that Derek was inventive, but his technical skills left much to be desired. It wouldn’t be the first time that a loose blade or hinge almost lobbed my head off.
“I think you’ll like this one.” He placed his bag down and pulled a large box from
