Vampires Among Us [Vampires Among Us 1] (Siren Publishing Classic)

vampire teachers, and one adult vampire mother crowded in. The adult vampire mother had her hands full trying to keep her mischievous three-year-old from touching all the equipment. Some of the children had already developed their vampire skills, while others acted totally human. Charles was delighted that the children seemed fascinated with the computer technology and equipment, and he gave each child a turn to say hello to the team.
    Erica sat silently as she listened to Kevin speak to the children and tell them a little about the team’s current mission. She found herself smiling as she listened to his patience and kindness, even taking time to answer a few questions. He would make a great dad, she mused silently to herself, immediately feeling her face heat up for having such a thought.
    As for Kevin, he knew instinctively that this week was going to be the longest week of his life. He almost felt sorry for his team having to be around him on a constant basis. There was only one word to describe his mood: black. It didn’t help that Marshall was seizing every opportunity he could to tease Kevin about his mood.
    In the middle of ditching the locals and unloading the bikes and other gear that the team needed, Charles interrupted the team with his field trip of the students. Kevin knew he simply couldn’t display his black mood towards these innocent children, and did his very best to put on a jovial attitude. He really didn’t mind answering their questions, as the team hadn’t started heading out toward the suspect’s carefully hidden house in the jungle yet. Several other team members popped out their earpieces so they wouldn’t have to listen to the children. Kevin really didn’t mind, though. These children would someday be their future. They might as well know how their kind was protected now, while they were still young. Besides, he found that speaking with the children gave him something to do that kept his mind occupied. Otherwise, he found himself drifting to a certain pretty lady that he had left in his bed.
    After the field trip finished, Erica grabbed Elizabeth and ran to the grocery store to pick up some food for the week. Elizabeth had taken care of calling Joshua, who followed them at a discreet distance. When they returned home, he followed Elizabeth’s car into the driveway, eager to spend time with Jennifer. Erica settled in front of her old computer to catch up on schoolwork. This only lasted a short time, the activities of the day quickly catching up with her. She quickly found herself ready to call it an early evening. When Elizabeth came to check on her about ten o’clock, Erica was already in bed.
    “I’m sorry, Erica. I didn’t realize you had already turned in for the night,” she stated, as she stood in front of Kevin’s bedroom doorway.
    “It is okay, Elizabeth. Come on in. Did you need something?” Out of Kevin’s three sisters, Erica was the least close to Elizabeth. The two young women got along fine. However, Elizabeth lived a busy life, and that left little time for socializing. She now sat on the corner of her brother’s bed.
    “I forgot to mention this earlier when we were out, but I caught wind that you and dad are working on a plan for an underground elderly village,” she stated.
    “Oh, yes, I guess we are. Kate mentioned something about it to Charles, and then he and I discussed it this morning,” Erica answered, while stifling a yawn.
    “Well, I think Kate would do great as Director. She has that type of personality and gets along well with most of our elderly already. I was wondering if you could speak to Charles about it,” Elizabeth replied.
    “Okay, what about the Meals on Wheels program?” Erica asked, a bit confused, “Is she getting burned out on that?”
    “No, but I think Kate would do great as Director, and I would really like the chance to run the Meals on Wheels program,” Elizabeth replied.
    “Well, Kate does seem to have the right personality for something like that. However, I don’t like the idea of Charles trying to force her into this. If she wants the position, and if Charles agrees, then okay,” Erica replied.
    “Okay, the only thing I want you to do is to mention to Charles that Kate would be a good choice as Director. He would never make her do anything she doesn’t want to do. I just want you to point out the obvious best choice,” she finished with a grin on her face.
    “That’s something I can do,” Erica