The Vampire King's Feeder
she hisses, baring her fangs at me in emphasis.
“I think you secretly find him entertaining.” I motion to the bottle of whiskey, which she quickly stows behind her back, and frowns. “I needed his help today. He has connections in Hidesmith.”
“He has connections at the bars and inns,” she corrects.
“You were a witch, once,” I remind her. “Put a spell on him. Turn him into a toad.”
“I’d turn him into roadkill if I still had those abilities.” She watches me build a fire, hovering behind me like a shadow.