It was turning into a battle. One where blood would be spilled and people died. I saw the panic in Uncle Frank and Sunny as they fought to pick sides. The vampires crouched, hissing and snarling. The family's collective fury rose into a column of blue fire, focused magic designed to bring down the undead.

Mom did the only thing she could do.

She stepped through the shield and saved us all.

Sebastian appeared visibly shaken. And impressed. "You take a great ...