The Vampire Joy, Alisa Freund [books under 200 pages txt] 📗

family.” Everyone raised their glasses and repeated, “welcome.”
As everyone drank from their glass joy did as well. The blood didn’t taste good at all, it tasted like blood that had a lot of iron. She chocked it down and just chugged the rest without breathing. Blood spilled from her mouth and she wiped it away before it could stain her dress. She lowered the cup and felt no difference. Then in one moment of sheer agony her body felt like it was on fire. Her veins itched and she started scratching at her skin. She screamed in pain.
Joy felt arms wrap around her and the words, “it will pass.” Over and over through the fog of pain. Then as suddenly as the pain came it left. She felt great. Joy felt stronger, healthier and more confident. She looked up to see Alex still holding her tight. He was glowing she looked around the room to see that all of the vampires were glowing a beautiful gold.
She put her hand on Alex’s head silently telling him that she was alright and he let go. She stood up and everyone cheered. “how would you like to serve the council?” Samuel asked smiling at her.
She straightened herself up and said, “I would like to lead the hunt. I’m tired of always being protected. It’s about time I protect myself and I promise I will not rest until I have David’s head on a spike.”
“you have my approval.” Samuel said and turned to the crowd, “may I present your sister, The Vampire Joy.”
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Publication Date: 07-24-2010

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Dedication:
To Amber: never stop dreaming.