*Mika*

Another day had passed of library research and rest. My body was finally starting to feel better, the exhaustion ebbing away the more I took care of myself. That was a relief, because I had been completely wiped out otherwise. I finally mustered up the courage to kick myself into gear. Making my way down the manor hall, I knocked on Percival’s door, biting my lip as blush tickled my cheeks.

“Come in,” the vampire said, to which I obliged. I dipped my head as I ...