to change your memory, too.” He glanced at each one of us. “And I’d do the same for all of you if I could. But I think it’s better that you remember.”
We nodded. Some things, however painful, should not be forgotten.
The boat continued along, skimming over the angry-looking waves and into the howling wind. The sun rose above the horizon just as Eloy maneuvered the boat into a dock far from the one we’d departed from. I supposed the vampires didn’t want to risk running into their master anytime soon.
We headed down the beach toward Danny’s truck. Jerry carried Mr. Matagrano. He saidthat anyone passing by at this time would be more inclined to accept him carrying a man over his shoulder as opposed to me.
My sisters remained tight-lipped on the long walk. We hadn’t known Quennel, not really. And although he’d insisted he was out for himself, he’d helped us and ensured our survival. Now his friends saw to our safety. Maybe the creatures of the night weren’t all so bad after all.
We placed Mr. Matagrano in the back of the truck with Danny and Emme. Shayna took the center seat in front after Taran flat-out told her, “If you think we’re letting you drive back, you’re out of your goddamn mind.”
I watched Eloy stare out to sea as his tears continued to draw lines into his beautiful face. My tigress urged me into the truck. My human side had me walking to Eloy. “I’m sorry for your loss,” I said. “I know you loved him.”
Eloy wiped his eyes and sniffed. “You seem like a good girl, Celia.” His face softened when he met mine. “Do yourself and your family a tremendous favor and keep far away from the supernatural world. It is no place for someone with your heart.”
He crossed his arms and resumed his grief-stricken posture. Jerry came to stand beside him. Together they stared out across the Atlantic Ocean, mourning for a friend they’d never see again.
I left them to their goodbyes and returned to the truck. Taran stepped on the gas the minute I shut the door.
As we veered onto the parkway, I leaned my head against the glass and thought about how Eloy had referred to me as a “good” girl, despite the viciousness he’d witnessed me unleash. I also thought about Nieve’s grandmother’s last words to us: “Bad things happen to good girls who stand against the dark ones.”
We needed to stay away from the darkness. Me, my sisters,
everyone.
If the last two days had taught us anything, it was that the mystical world was no place for us.
Too bad we couldn’t keep away. Too bad we ran into this weird new world full force. Vamps in Jersey were just the beginning of our journey into the supernatural. And hell, that world didn’t know what it was in for.
Reader’s Guide to the Magical World of the Weird Girls Series
acute bloodlust A condition that occurs when a vampire goes too long without consuming blood. Increases the vampire’s thirst to lethal levels. It is remedied by feeding the vampire.
call
The ability of one supernatural creature to reach out to another, through either thoughts or sounds. A vampire can pass his or her
call
by transferring a bit of magic into the receiving being’s skin.
change
To transform from one being to another, typically from human to beast, and back again.
chronic bloodlust A condition caused by a curse placed on a vampire. It makes the vampire’s thirst for blood insatiable and drives the vampire to insanity. The vampire grows in size from gluttony and assumes deformed features. There is no cure.
claim The method by which a werebeast consummates the union with his or her mate.
clan A group of werebeasts led by an Alpha. The types of clans differ depending on species. Werewolf clans are called “packs.” Werelions belong to “prides.”
creatura
The offspring of a demon lord and a werebeast.
dantem animam
A soul giver. A rare being capable of returning a master vampire’s soul. A master with a soul is more powerful than any other
We nodded. Some things, however painful, should not be forgotten.
The boat continued along, skimming over the angry-looking waves and into the howling wind. The sun rose above the horizon just as Eloy maneuvered the boat into a dock far from the one we’d departed from. I supposed the vampires didn’t want to risk running into their master anytime soon.
We headed down the beach toward Danny’s truck. Jerry carried Mr. Matagrano. He saidthat anyone passing by at this time would be more inclined to accept him carrying a man over his shoulder as opposed to me.
My sisters remained tight-lipped on the long walk. We hadn’t known Quennel, not really. And although he’d insisted he was out for himself, he’d helped us and ensured our survival. Now his friends saw to our safety. Maybe the creatures of the night weren’t all so bad after all.
We placed Mr. Matagrano in the back of the truck with Danny and Emme. Shayna took the center seat in front after Taran flat-out told her, “If you think we’re letting you drive back, you’re out of your goddamn mind.”
I watched Eloy stare out to sea as his tears continued to draw lines into his beautiful face. My tigress urged me into the truck. My human side had me walking to Eloy. “I’m sorry for your loss,” I said. “I know you loved him.”
Eloy wiped his eyes and sniffed. “You seem like a good girl, Celia.” His face softened when he met mine. “Do yourself and your family a tremendous favor and keep far away from the supernatural world. It is no place for someone with your heart.”
He crossed his arms and resumed his grief-stricken posture. Jerry came to stand beside him. Together they stared out across the Atlantic Ocean, mourning for a friend they’d never see again.
I left them to their goodbyes and returned to the truck. Taran stepped on the gas the minute I shut the door.
As we veered onto the parkway, I leaned my head against the glass and thought about how Eloy had referred to me as a “good” girl, despite the viciousness he’d witnessed me unleash. I also thought about Nieve’s grandmother’s last words to us: “Bad things happen to good girls who stand against the dark ones.”
We needed to stay away from the darkness. Me, my sisters,
everyone.
If the last two days had taught us anything, it was that the mystical world was no place for us.
Too bad we couldn’t keep away. Too bad we ran into this weird new world full force. Vamps in Jersey were just the beginning of our journey into the supernatural. And hell, that world didn’t know what it was in for.
Reader’s Guide to the Magical World of the Weird Girls Series
acute bloodlust A condition that occurs when a vampire goes too long without consuming blood. Increases the vampire’s thirst to lethal levels. It is remedied by feeding the vampire.
call
The ability of one supernatural creature to reach out to another, through either thoughts or sounds. A vampire can pass his or her
call
by transferring a bit of magic into the receiving being’s skin.
change
To transform from one being to another, typically from human to beast, and back again.
chronic bloodlust A condition caused by a curse placed on a vampire. It makes the vampire’s thirst for blood insatiable and drives the vampire to insanity. The vampire grows in size from gluttony and assumes deformed features. There is no cure.
claim The method by which a werebeast consummates the union with his or her mate.
clan A group of werebeasts led by an Alpha. The types of clans differ depending on species. Werewolf clans are called “packs.” Werelions belong to “prides.”
creatura
The offspring of a demon lord and a werebeast.
dantem animam
A soul giver. A rare being capable of returning a master vampire’s soul. A master with a soul is more powerful than any other
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