Tessa’s POV
“A new vampire?” I gasped, rushing to catch up with Carter. “How did Joseph know?”
“He has the ability to know when a new vampire wakes,” Carter reminded me, glancing at my worried face briefly before picking up the speed.
“Oh… right,” I breathed, feeling my face warm. “When will he be back?”
“I’m not sure. But I’m just going to assume not until late,” he answered, much to my dismay.
The thought of not seeing Joseph all day today left me feeling unsettled. But I was here as a guest, and I couldn’t interrupt his work. I knew his job was very important. All their jobs were important. I just had to stand in the background and not get in their way.
The Vamp House was already crowded with vampire villagers when we arrived. I still got some wandering eyes in my direction, but f
