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Her constant questioning ood questions He supposed that’s what s don’t do anything to us," Tulio said "It’s so else"

"And it’s definitely more than one," Baojia said "The bite le vampire It’s more like a pack"

"Is that normal?" Natalie asked "To… hunt that way?"

"Depends on the vampire," Tulio said "Most earth vampires like me are more social So sometimes those who hunt animals hunt in packs for fun But hues It takes a depraved sort to hunt hu it never happens, but I wouldn’t call it normal Not these days, anyway"

Baojia could see Natalie shudder and knew she was i her to Tulio’s wasn’t the best idea after all The athered her resolve and continued to question hiht in by hue it And hoould they even--"

"Trucks" Tulio was looking at hiain "I’ve noticed there are tracks near a lot of the du like that"

Baojia hummed "There’s certainly no lack of those out here A container truck would blend in more than an out-of-place pickup"

Their host nodded and Baojia sipped the water Cirilda had placed in front of hi short on time "I don’t want to cut our visit short, Tulio--"

"You’re not going toBaojia’s thoughts "You’ll have to stay here I have secure rooms that lock from the inside You’ll be safe"

"Thank you" It was probably the best they could do He wondered where Natalie was going to sleep

"You share a day chamber with your woain "You know, I’m not his--"

"No, I don’t Is there someplace for her to rest, as well?" He’d have to make sure to keep the keys with hi the day As for safety while he was sleeping, there was a shotgun hanging over the door and he knew for a fact Cirilda kne to use it It was all the guarantee he’d get Luckily, they were out in the s would be sleeping while the sun was up Baojia doubted anyone could find this place, even if they were looking

"Wait" Natalie was already protesting "I’uys… hibernate, or whatever you do?"

He heard Cirilda laugh

Baojia said, "I’ out in the middle of nowhere all day!"

"Fine" Baojia nodded toward the door, knowing she wasn’t stupid enough to actually leave "Good luck finding your way back Hopefully, I’ll be able to find you at nightfall Try to watch out for the roa her purse and standing "Do I at least get a room with a lock? Is there a bathroom?"

Cirilda walked over and patted Natalie’s cheek, h Baojia didn’t speak Tarahuht be surprised how late you rest with no sun to wake you"