Fourteen: “You know, I should have realized this was a fecking trap. When I was informed that sunlight wouldn’t be an issue, that alone should have tipped me. As a vampyr being of over five centuries, I would know of a location that mitigated daylight that effectively.” Fuming, I paced in the clearing around the vortex. The chilly night air tickled my flesh. The temperature was noticeably different from Louisiana. “There are no forests like this on earth. Aye, ye probably could have known. Yet I gather you have your mind over occupied.” Alice said in a cheery tone. I didn’t deny the accusation. She was clued to my romantic life. While I was not painting signs, nor was I attempting to hide my affections for Aurelia. The truth was, too many people had gleamed Aurelia’s pent-up little se

