Chapter Nineteen

I headed upstairs to see Emily. She looked much more civilized with combed hair and clean clothes. She was staring at herself in the mirror as if she'd never seen her reflection before. Although, I guess the new face would take some adjusting to.

"Juana said you wanted to see me?" I said when I entered the room.

"Should I be doing this?" she asked immediately. "I mean this vampire thing really isn't suitable for a vampire hunter," she paused and then corrected herself, "former vampire hunter."

"It's not like you're going to be killing anybody," I tried to sooth her. "Anthony and his brothers will help you." She made a face at my words. "What?" I asked.

"How well do you know them?" she asked carefully. "Why do you trust them? I know they've said they haven't done anything evil, but anyone could say that."

It took great feats of effort to not be angry and remember she was going through a tough time. "They've already helped you this much haven't they?"

"I know, but I've spent my whole li