It was half an hour later when Lennon came into the kitchen. He asked the obvious questions, then scratched his chin. "You gave her the whole syringe?"

Patrick nodded for the umpteenth time and thrust the evidence at him.

The vampire studied the empty barrel. "Eh, I guess it happens. She looked like she might have been a heavy user. Just watch out, Claudius is pissed. In fact, I'll have Michael take you home before he finds out you're responsible."

But then ...