0297: The Vampire's Daughter, Book Three

Elizabeth was sitting on a car when the vampires came out. She stood and walked over to the leader and looked him in the eyes. Touching his face, she said, "Sam is a good man. Trust him."

"I do," the vampire said.

Elizabeth smiled and said, "Your daughter, she remains behind? I thought I was getting the best fighters."

A little shocked, the vampire stammered, "That was Sam's decision, not mine."

"I would have made the same decision. Do you think he made that choice for himself?"

"Well, yes. She is the best fighter after myself," the vampire said. "We need to protect the coven, too."

"Ah, but then why give up his best fighter? No, I suspect he had other reasons. Perhaps he realized that his best fighter would rather go into a battle that seemed like certain death then send his daughter in his place." She touched the vampire's face, smiled, and walked away, saying, "Follow me! We will visit the Herman clan next. They are in the center of the fight right now. We can help them and put a stop to Thomas' advance while we grow our forces."

"Yes my lady," the group shouted, as she led the way back downtown.

About halfway there, however, she stopped. "We are in Trivoltcha territory, are we not?"

A vampire from Vein's clan ran up, "Yes, yes we are."

"Is that butch Jillian still alive?"

"I believe so, we haven't heard otherwise."

"Let's pause here a moment, I would like to visit an old friend. This way."

They traveled east until they found an old restaurant in the basement of a large office building. "I'll go in alone, but be ready in case I need help."

The vampires with her looked at each other and shrugged, as she walked into the eatery.

Elizabeth calmly walked inside and closed the door behind her. The entire coven was standing, ready to fight. "Hello," she said, in a kind tone.

"How dare Thomas send his bitch here!" one of the vampire's yelled out, causing an roar of support, but no action.

Suddenly, the word "Silence!" came loud and clear from the back of the room.

Elizabeth looked at the back of the room, and said, "They are like lap dogs, all bark no bite."

"If you'd like some to bite, I can arrange for that," the female vampire said. She was tall and slender, and dressed in a man's suit. Her long blond hair was pulled to the sides in pigtails.

"Oh, I bet you can," Elizabeth said.

"Are you here to fight or talk?"

"I left my men outside, Jillian, what do you think?"

"Come into my office," Jillian said.

Elizabeth walked through the group, which parted as she went. Almost to the door, she stopped and grabbed one vampire by the neck, lifting him high above her. The other vampires shifted closer, but did nothing but watch. Jillian stood silently.

"If you have the audacity to insult a woman, I highly recommend you have the balls to follow up your comments," Elizabeth said to him, before throwing him across the room. "I am no one's bitch," she said after he hit the opposite wall and fell to the ground. "Remember that before you open your mouth again, because the next time you say something to offend me, I'll kill you."

Elizabeth continued on her way, and followed Jillian into her office. Inside there were four other women in suits, who were told to leave. Each one looked at Elizabeth with scorn as they left.

Once the room was empty, Jillian walked over the put her hand behind Elizabeth's neck, pulling her to her for a passionate kiss. Pulling away, she bit Elizabeth's lip.

Putting her hand to her lip, Elizabeth said, "It's nice to see you again, too, Jillian."


[The Vampire's Daughter: An ongoing vampire story. Copyright Reuben Gregg Brewer, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009. All rights reserved.]