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I thought a moment, then repeated the words, "'Lips red as rubies, hair dark as night. Drink your true love's blood, become the vampire, Snow White.'"

As I spoke, thick darkness packed the air.

It was as though the queen entered me.

"This is worse than we believed," Professor Pops uttered.

"Yes," agreed Kenmei. "It seems the vampire queen may have a distinct interest in this one. Perhaps it's her name or her beauty. I must admit, Snow does have something extra special."

The tremor in my hands traveled into my arms and down my body.

"Is there nothing we can do? Because, I don't want that. Her, to take over my body. No!"

Professor Pops patted my hand. "Yes, of course. But we've shared enough with you tonight. Let's get you home."

I wanted to yell and tell him I needed to know everything right then, but I didn't.

He picked me up, like I weighed nothing.

"I can walk," I said, though my legs were wobbly, but Pops wouldn't hear my complaints, so I relaxed, tucking my head against his ch