chapter twenty-four

Lucas sent a message to Fabiano and Lauretha. “It’s time.” the message had simply said, enough to be understood by the ones that received it. Minutes later the duo leapt to his house.

“What’s the plan?” Lauretha asked as she set herself to the mood. Her eyes twitched and her fingers ready to claw out any moment.

“Follow me.” Lucas said and started to lead them out.

“You sure we won’t be needing a car or something? We could save some speed. I mean it isn’t a few seconds journey, is it?” Fabiano asked with a frown. Yes, they are vampires and could run faster than even a car but there was Fabiano, who loved using his super speed only when it was emergency.

“Wait here. I will get the car. We will have to do away with it at some point. We don’t want our cover blown before we got started.” Lucas said and disappeared. He came back a few minutes later riding a car with him.

“Hop in!” Lucas beckoned to them.

Fabiano grinned and then got in while Lauretha casted a look behind her before getting