“Mistress.” An elder said as he walked through the door bowing his head. “Have you come to a decision?”
“In fact I have. Though I want the other two elders in attendance as well. I suggest you call them and make the arrangements.” The elder’s eyes tightened as he turned to leave the room. “Oh, no.” I said standing. “You will make that call here, in my presence. You will say one sentence and one sentence only. ‘Your presence is needed in the mistress’s office. ‘ Nothing more and nothing less. If you say anything else, you will not like how I handle this situation. Now sit.” I pointed to a chair across from me.
The vampire elder did as he was told. His eyes held defiance and hatred as he obeyed, pulling the phone to his ear and saying exactly what I told him to. The other elders gathered
