An Undead Rebellion (Sequel)

Where We Left Off

February 15th 5:03 A.M.

I shifted, my legs tangled up in the sheets and keeping me from turning any further.

I sighed contently, one arm resting on Corey’s chest and the other hanging off the side of the bed.

I had almost fallen back asleep when I heard my phone buzz from the table beside my bed.

Who could that be?

I opened my eyes, leaning up on my elbows and reaching for the phone.

I unlocked the screen, glancing over the text message form Drake.

“

Need you downstairs. Pronto. Queen business.

”

I bit my lower lip slightly, looking down at the screen, glowing in the dark room.

Setting the phone back down, I glanced over at Corey, who was sound asleep.

Carefully, I detangled myself from the blankets and got out of bed.

Fumbling around the room, I found some clothes to pull on, a pair of my jeans and a T-shirt of Corey’s.

I walked out into the hall, closing the bedroom door behind me as I headed down the stairs.

I found Drake in the kitchen, at the coffee pot, as was per usual.

“What’s up?” I inquired, coming to stand by the island.

A sigh shifted through him, as he poured two cups of coffee. “Ugh, I hate talking about things like this. It’s such a drag.”

“…About what things?” I kept my gaze on him, confused and waiting for him to elaborate.

“Death.” He stated.

“Um…”

He came over, setting down a mug before me and taking a seat across from me at the island.

“Sit down.” He gestured.

“Drake, what’s going on?” I slid onto a stool, watching him with apprehension.

“We’ve been informed by the police that there’s been a murder.”

“…And?” I prompted, grabbing the mug of coffee and cradling it in my hands.

I had a bad feeling, though it might be because for once Drake was actually somewhat serious and that was…bad.

“And the victim died from blood loss.”

I inclined my head, urging him to go on.

“…Because their blood was drained from a bite mark below their collarbone.”

A cold chill ran down my spine.

“Are-are you saying a vampire did this?”

“No human is capable of it.” He stated simply, taking a drink from his mug.

“But all the vampires are contained.” I argued.

“Are they?” He looked at me.

“I-…” I trailed off, not able to answer.

“Or are they just really good at hiding?”

I glanced down, his words making my stomach flip.

“When did this happen?”

“The body was discovered less than an hour ago. It was carelessly left out back of a club in the next town over, Lursville, whoever did it wasn’t looking to hide it. It was in plain view; some guys found it when they went out back to smoke.”