Edith stood before Ansgar, tray of drinks in hand. The vampire was growing agitated.

“What about healing you?” Edith stammered, alarmed at the growing hostility in the vampire’s eyes. “What if I could heal vampires, and not destroy them?”

“Heal?” Ansgar’s eyes grew wide in disbelief. He threw his head back, “Ha!”

His laugh was loud, causing people to pause and look.

Suddenly, he grabbed Edith’s arm with a crushing grip. Edith gasped as the ...