The Vampire King's Feeder
“You don’t have to get everything right. Just trying is good enough.”
“Okay, Mommy.”
I stand up and take Bryony’s hand, leading her to Ivy. The High Priestess has something in her hand. She offers it to Bryony, and it’s a clear quartz stone the size of her thumb. Bryony doesn’t hesitate to take it and puts it in the pocket of her dress.
“Clear quartz is good for amplifying magic,” Ivy says. “Are you ready, Bryony?”
She nods. She still looks sleepy, but she doesn’t complain and ask to be brought back to bed. With her droopy blue eyes and messy brown hair, she looks absolutely adorable. I can’t help but try to smooth out her hair with my hands.