Real Vampires Hate Skinny Jeans by Gerry Bartlett Read Free Book Online

evidence is there, irrefutable. I’m sorry, Glory. I wish we could tell you something different. But the good news is your blood is the bomb!” Penny laughed. “I took a small dose and, my gosh, the things I could see, smell, hear. And then I went home and just jumped Trey’s bones. Thepoor guy didn’t know what hit him. Though he was happy enough to want more of the same.”
    “Too much info, Penny.” I leaned back. It was easy to see that Penny was telling the truth. My blood could actually do those things. “Clarity. Clever. And, what, I’d just put a spigot in my arm or neck so you both could siphon off what you need?” I waved my hands in a shooing motion. “You’re both crazy if you think I’m going for this.”
    “Don’t dramatize, Gloriana. It would be a simple blood draw, a pint at a time.” Ian frowned and it looked like Penny was about to burst into tears.
    “Seriously? You’d let this opportunity pass you by? Think of the implications. For science.” Penny sighed.
    “No, it would be to make money. Right, Ian? I see no great value to science. It’s nothing but another kind of Vamp Viagra. I don’t think so, no matter how much I’d like to be rich.”
    “It’s more than just a sexual tool. I’m sure Mr. Blade fills up before he goes into battle, doesn’t he?” Penny was flushed, but determined.
    “You did not just go there.” I jumped to my feet. But then I wondered. Had he? Used me for a jumpstart when he had a tough situation to face? No, surely not.
    “Maybe we can work around you. I know you wouldn’t turn my twin sister, but you did turn someone vampire once, didn’t you?” Penny faced Ian. “What about using a vampire she made? Would that work?”
    “Not sure. It’s possible, I suppose, but a long shot. If that theory held true, Campbell’s blood would be the source, since he made Gloriana vampire. But then we know she was never human so all bets are off on how that affected her blood.” Ian was scribbling in his notebook.
    “Who was she, Glory? Who did you turn vampire?” Penny grabbed my hand. “I realize now you were right not to turn my sister Jenny when I begged you. She’s enjoying her cheerleading, wouldn’t want to miss out on all her sororityactivities and normal college life. Being a vampire would definitely screw that up. And if she knew I’d been turned… Well, I am glad you talked me out of telling her.”
    “Exactly. So trust my instincts now, both of you.” I patted her shoulder then glanced at Ian, who had his pen poised over his notebook. “You don’t want anything to do with the one vampire I did make. It was an emergency or I never would have done it. I found Lucky Carver bleeding out in the alley back here. After I made her, Lucky turned Ray vampire. A little act of revenge that ruined his life. That’s why Ray’s so crazy to get your sunlight drug, Ian. Yep, the one and only vampire I ever sired killed the famous rock star Israel Caine, then turned him vampire. How’s that for cruel fate?”
    “Don’t know about fate, but it’s interesting.” Ian scribbled in his notebook. “So Ray’s got some of your blood in him too.”
    “More than a little. I’ve had to feed him a few times since then.” I sighed, my brain on sensory overload.
    Ian winked. “Relax, Gloriana, I don’t want to cut you out. You’re the source, the best option. Keep an open mind and we’ll meet again. When I examine this demon for you. See? I’m doing you a favor, so you’ll owe me.”
    “I may need your help with Alesa, but that doesn’t mean I’m willing to become your blood donor.” I stalked over, ready to wrench open the door. “Good-bye, Ian. Penny, maybe you need to start looking for another job. This one has some requirements that you need to think about. Like becoming one of Ian’s guinea pigs.”
    “There are no other jobs for paranormal scientists in Austin, Glory. Besides, I’m learning a lot from Ian. I’d never quit.” Penny smiled