Troy took Patrick home. Being in his car brought back the horror of New York. Patrick scrunched into the corner of the passenger seat and tried to watch the vampire without actually looking at him.

"I'm not gonna bite ya, kid. Unless you want me to?" His tone turned suggestive and Patrick shuddered. "How's your little girlfriend doing?"

Patrick fought a wave of panic. "I don't know what you're talking about."

"Sure you don't. Little bit of blonde with big scared ...