Page 50 of The Vampire and the Barista

Because of their ages, Jack and Karl would be in year 8, while Kitty and Spencer would be in year 7.

“So that doesn’t seem so bad, does it?” Jamie asked them.

“No, and there are already human children there,” Karl replied.

“Don’t forget, me and Spencer will be there as well, just in case,” Jack reminded him.

Karl nodded.

“And we have a week to get you kitted out with everything you need for school,” Louise added.

“I see a shopping trip in our future,” Jamie said, trying not to worry about how he was going to afford everything.

Kevin looked at Seth. “What’s up?”

“Let’s let the others go on home. Jamie and Ivan can stay as it involves them,” he looked at Gio. “Okay?”

Gio nodded. “Yep, we’ll leave a car with you.”

Goodbyes were said, and Kevin led the way to the pack house kitchen, making drinks and bringing them over, while Ian got the biscuits out, putting them on the table.

“So vamp, what’s going on?” Kevin asked, after handing out the drinks and sitting down.

“You’re gonna love this…,” Seth said, grinning and told them everything.

“Seriously, count us in,” Ian said. “Plus, we’re coming with you to look around that old asylum.”

Kevin nodded. “We can take a day or two away from this organisation stuff. Shall we go tomorrow?”

“I’ll phone in sick tomorrow, and come as well,” Jamie said.

Ivan looked at him, ready to protest.

“I’m coming, deal with it,” he said stubbornly, forestalling him.

Ivan smiled at him. “Yes, dear.”

They arrived back at the coven house hours later. Jamie needed a moment of calm and decided to go to the secret library.

“Do you want to have a meltdown?” Ivan asked, looking concerned and capturing both Jamie’s hands.

Jamie gave a small smile. “No, but I need a moment of calm. I’m going to the super-secret library.”

Ivan pulled him into a kiss.

Jamie lost himself in the kiss, and soon they pulled back.

“I’ll be in the office if you need me,” Ivan said, touching his cheek.

Jamie turned his head and kissed Ivan’s hand. “Have fun researching.”

“Okay, Jay. Go have fun in the library.”

Jamie kissed his cheek. “Thanks, honey.”

Ivan watched as Jamie walked away, only slightly concerned. He needed to find out everything he could about Derrick; only then would Jamie, Kitty and Karl be safe.

Jamie sighed as he walked down the steps to the library. The lights were already on, so Dave must be down there. He saw Dave reading a book.