Two Years Later
I played with the rim of my wine glass.
Where was that stupid vampire? When you set up a meeting, you're supposed to arrive on time.
Being on the run should have made me patient; instead it has made me more impatient.
My phone went off.
"Hello?"
"Lana?" Liam asked.
"Yeah?"
"Is he there yet?"
"No. I've been waiting for an hour. Something must have spooked him."
"Most likely Maya. Just come home, okay? I don't like you being out there by yourself."
"I'm a vampire Liam, I can handle myself. Besides, my power will let no one close enough to hurt me."
"Just come home, please."
"I'm coming. Bye."
"Bye."
Well, that sucks. I've failed this hunt.
Yes, I was a vampire and yes I was still part of the COL.
I tucked my phone into my purse and stepped out of the booth I
