The Vampire's Curse, A Paranormal Romance (Undead in Brown County #2) by S.J. Wright
Authors: S.J. Wright
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The technological advances of this new century were alarming. I wasn’t opposed to learning as much as I could, but learning to drive a vehicle was something different. Trusting a machine to move safely at seventy miles per hour was beyond me. Vampires are not technically immortal. There are ways to destroy us. Decapitation due to a high-speed collision would definitely put an end to my endless desires and numerous sins.
I tapped the necessary keys to bring up Victoria’s cell phone number and hit the send button.
“ Michael.”
“ I’m back inside the containment field.”
She didn’t seem at all surprised, “I know. Meekah told me it would happen that way. What’s going on there?”
Victoria and I had not discussed the unusual relationship I had with Sarah. We discussed strategy in regards to the council, in particular, Isaiah. We had talked about Alex and how his powers had developed. She had said quite simply that she liked Sarah, admired her spirit, and felt that she would turn out to be a valuable ally.
I didn’t share with Victoria the dreams I’d had about the girl. I’d neglected to mention the heat that infused me whenever she was close. I said nothing about the way she aroused every carnal instinct within me to rise up and roar with fruitless anger at the hopeless situation in which we were mired.
But Victoria was no fool. Meekah could have told her anything. My faith in Victoria was well placed. She would never betray me, never rise against me in any fashion. Meekah was questionable, but not Victoria.
“ Sarah is safe. I did see Alex once outside of town, but he got away.”
She sighed, “He’s going to be a problem, Michael.”
“ I know. Has Meekah said anything more?”
“ Nothing useful. She wants to leave.”
Pausing at the entrance to the meadow, I cursed. I needed to know that Meekah was on my side and wouldn’t hesitate to provide information if I needed it. She was incredibly hard to please, and I didn’t trust her. She might already be working against me.
“ Let her go. But keep an eye on her for a day or two.”
“ You think Isaiah may have recruited her?”
“ It has crossed my mind. I wish I had some kind of leverage with her.” I said.
Victoria chuckled, “Reminds me of old times.”
With a low grunt, I acknowledged her sharp memory. “She’s a thorn in my side, Vic. There’s no controlling her, and there’s not a damn thing I can do about it.”
“ You know how I admire her spirit, Michael. But you’re right. Maybe it’s time you washed your hands of her.” She paused a moment, and her next words were said with genuine alarm. “If she ever truly wanted revenge, she would have all the ammunition available to destroy you.”
I approached the huge boulders leisurely, “I know. That’s part of the reason why I haven’t completely let her go. Between the threat that she represents and the power she holds with those visions, it would be in our best interest to keep her as happy as possible.”
That’s when I realized I was no longer alone in the clearing. A familiar old scent was wafting through the chilling winds, “I’ve got company, Vic. I’ll phone you tomorrow.” I pressed the end button and walked around the largest of the three huge rocks.
A decrepit, gray figure of a creature was leaning weakly against the rocky surface. It lifted its head with a groan and eyed me with familiar black eyes. The thing coughed and wretched, producing nothing from inside but a cloud of gray dust that was taken up on the winds without touching the ground.
“ Convenient timing, Jones.” I said with a grin.
The reply was a grinding mumble that would have frightened the hardiest of old souls, “Either go to hell or give me blood, you worthless old Yank.” There was the tiniest hint of a British accent somewhere in there.
“ We’re already in hell, my friend.” I replied brightly. “Welcome to Indiana.”
Then I plunged my sharp
The technological advances of this new century were alarming. I wasn’t opposed to learning as much as I could, but learning to drive a vehicle was something different. Trusting a machine to move safely at seventy miles per hour was beyond me. Vampires are not technically immortal. There are ways to destroy us. Decapitation due to a high-speed collision would definitely put an end to my endless desires and numerous sins.
I tapped the necessary keys to bring up Victoria’s cell phone number and hit the send button.
“ Michael.”
“ I’m back inside the containment field.”
She didn’t seem at all surprised, “I know. Meekah told me it would happen that way. What’s going on there?”
Victoria and I had not discussed the unusual relationship I had with Sarah. We discussed strategy in regards to the council, in particular, Isaiah. We had talked about Alex and how his powers had developed. She had said quite simply that she liked Sarah, admired her spirit, and felt that she would turn out to be a valuable ally.
I didn’t share with Victoria the dreams I’d had about the girl. I’d neglected to mention the heat that infused me whenever she was close. I said nothing about the way she aroused every carnal instinct within me to rise up and roar with fruitless anger at the hopeless situation in which we were mired.
But Victoria was no fool. Meekah could have told her anything. My faith in Victoria was well placed. She would never betray me, never rise against me in any fashion. Meekah was questionable, but not Victoria.
“ Sarah is safe. I did see Alex once outside of town, but he got away.”
She sighed, “He’s going to be a problem, Michael.”
“ I know. Has Meekah said anything more?”
“ Nothing useful. She wants to leave.”
Pausing at the entrance to the meadow, I cursed. I needed to know that Meekah was on my side and wouldn’t hesitate to provide information if I needed it. She was incredibly hard to please, and I didn’t trust her. She might already be working against me.
“ Let her go. But keep an eye on her for a day or two.”
“ You think Isaiah may have recruited her?”
“ It has crossed my mind. I wish I had some kind of leverage with her.” I said.
Victoria chuckled, “Reminds me of old times.”
With a low grunt, I acknowledged her sharp memory. “She’s a thorn in my side, Vic. There’s no controlling her, and there’s not a damn thing I can do about it.”
“ You know how I admire her spirit, Michael. But you’re right. Maybe it’s time you washed your hands of her.” She paused a moment, and her next words were said with genuine alarm. “If she ever truly wanted revenge, she would have all the ammunition available to destroy you.”
I approached the huge boulders leisurely, “I know. That’s part of the reason why I haven’t completely let her go. Between the threat that she represents and the power she holds with those visions, it would be in our best interest to keep her as happy as possible.”
That’s when I realized I was no longer alone in the clearing. A familiar old scent was wafting through the chilling winds, “I’ve got company, Vic. I’ll phone you tomorrow.” I pressed the end button and walked around the largest of the three huge rocks.
A decrepit, gray figure of a creature was leaning weakly against the rocky surface. It lifted its head with a groan and eyed me with familiar black eyes. The thing coughed and wretched, producing nothing from inside but a cloud of gray dust that was taken up on the winds without touching the ground.
“ Convenient timing, Jones.” I said with a grin.
The reply was a grinding mumble that would have frightened the hardiest of old souls, “Either go to hell or give me blood, you worthless old Yank.” There was the tiniest hint of a British accent somewhere in there.
“ We’re already in hell, my friend.” I replied brightly. “Welcome to Indiana.”
Then I plunged my sharp
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