Chapter 23The vampire swam slow circles around Mavis, scattering the sparkling atmosphere with graceful flicks of its tail. Mavis was sure the circles were closing in on her, and she wondered how long it would be until they tightened all the way.
Thanks a lot, Stanza.
For the first time, it occurred to her that Stanza might have sent her here to get rid of her. Mavis and Jonah had been growing closer, threatening Stanza's hold on him.
Now I'm out of the way.
"What's your name?" said the vampire.
"Tiffany." Mavis was careful to keep turning in circles, never leaving her back to the creature. "What's yours?"
"Call me Rapiarre." The vampire bowed at the waist as he circled her. "Want me to show you around?"
"Maybe." Mavis grinned, trying hard to hide her true fear. "What's ther
