Vampires of the Sun by Kathyn J. Knight Page B

the door behind her as she left. The tub looked really nice to Norah but she didn’t think she was clean enough to take a bath so she decided to use the shower instead. Locking the door and making sure there was an available towel in one of the cabinets, Norah stripped down. She turned the water on and adjusted the temperature to something that was bearable and didn’t scald her skin upon touch. In-laid in to the wall was a deep recess that had a cave-like look to it. It contained soap, shampoo, and conditioner which Norah lathered up individually and cleaned herself with. The water felt restorative and when she stepped out, Norah felt like a new person entirely.
                  Using the fluffy towel, she dried herself off and wrapped the towel around herself to conceal her body. Opening the door, expecting to have to go find Summer, Norah was surprised to find the clothes neatly folded and sitting next to the bathroom door. Scooping them up, Norah popped back into the bathroom and proceeded to get dressed.
                  The clothes Summer had left for her were a bit big but she liked the sarouel, draw-string, black pants and sleeveless black tunic. There was even new underwear for her with the tag still attached to guarantee freshness.
                  When Norah was finished getting dressed, she patted downstairs, barefoot again, with her dress wrapped in the towel she used. She didn’t know what to do with the bundle in her arms. Following the sound of voices, she ended up in the kitchen where everyone was gathered. “What can I do with these clothes?” Getting up, Summer grabbed the clothes out of her arms and proceeded to dump them in the trash without a word before moving back to her seat. She grabbed Maxine up off the floor and put her in her lap. Norah didn’t say a word but she was confused by how comfortable Maxine was with Summer.
                  “What about some shoes Summer?” Jack asked for Norah as if he had read her mind.
                  “We’re not the same size. She’s all petite and dainty where I’m all muscular and strong. I don’t wear a size 7 shoe so I can’t help.” Summer huffed, upset for some unknown reason.
                  “We’ll remedy that later. There’s a store up the road that is still open that we can get some shoes at.” Jack turned back to James. “So you agree, Kansas is an okay place to take her?”
                  “Yes, I suppose it is fine. I don’t think you can stay there long though. Being with other vampires won’t make you safer. It will make you a target and any one of them could give up information that would lead to your demise.” James warned, knowing how easily betrayal worked.
                  “We’ll be careful. Don’t worry so much James. You taught me well.” Jack said light-heartedly. It comforted Norah to know that he wasn’t very worried or at least he was hiding his fear well.
                  “You should leave as soon as you can. It’s going to take you two days to get there with having to avoid the sun. You remember the hotel near Denton we found? The one with the windowless rooms? I’ll book you two nights there so you can sleep during the day. Grab a cooler and some blood bags. I wish you luck.” James said, standing up and clasping Jack’s hand before giving him a big, fatherly hug.
                  Jack did as he said, quickly making sure he had everything he wanted while Norah waited in the entranceway.
                  “You can have her if you want? Maxine is a good dog and I think she really likes you. She might like you more than me.” Norah offered to Summer who looked overly attached to her dog.
                  “I don’t want her. I will keep her here until you come back though. When it’s safe, then you can have her back.” Summer sniffed, acting offended that Norah