20
Everyone gawked at them as they passed through the people. Allie couldn’t help but notice the expression on Vera’s face as they passed by the vampiress and her companions, but not for the expected emotion of bemusement. On the contrary, Vera’s face was paler than usual and she had her arms wrapped around herself as though the cold affected her.
“Get out of my way!” a voice shouted from inside the crowd.
Allie’s heart leapt when she recognized the voice of her oldest friend in the world, and soon Bina appeared at the forefront of the crowd. The sailors blocked her path, but she ducked down to peer under their arms. They met eyes and Allie could see Bina was visibly relieved.
Then she was irked as the sailors began to push back the curious crowd. “Back, everyone! Give the men so
