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too? Oh my! This gets better and better. You, my dear, are going to bring life back into this cold crypt of a home.” He put his arm around her again and she put her head back on his shoulder. She could hear him chuckling.
    “Tell me, Bernard, how is Anton doing? Any better?”
    “Oh no, my dear, far worse. He seems absolutely depleted of all energy. He can barely stand on his own.”
    “And nobody knows why?”
    “It’s quite a mystery, indeed.”
    “Are there any vampire doctors that could look at him?”
    “There are those that are doctors who are vampires, but there’s not much need for such a thing. Although sometimes setting a bone speeds the healing process. To my knowledge there are no known vampire diseases. The Master’s doctor friend, has checked on Anton, but can’t find any reason for his illness.”
    “Are you a vampire, too?”
    “No, Miss, just a humble human.”
    “Just like me then.”
    “Hardly, Miss. You are like the sunshine after weeks of doom and gloom. A breath of fresh air, so to speak.”
    “You flatter me, Bernard.”
    “That was my intent, Miss.” She sighed heavily. “What is it, Miss?”
    “Hmmm? Oh nothing. I just wish I knew what was bothering Devon. He’s completely changed towards me since Mr. Larsen showed up. He’s barely said a word to me and he keeps pushing me away. I have no idea why I’m even here.”
    “Well, I can tell you that, you’re here to save the family.”
    “Don’t be ridiculous, Bernard. What can I possibly do for an ailing vampire, a crabby uncle, and a boyfriend who won’t talk to me?”
    “You’ve already started, Miss. The process has already begun.” She tried to cover up a yawn and Bernard continued, “How about I get you some extra blankets and get you to bed? You’ve had a long day and the snow will be there tomorrow.”
    “I suppose I should.” He took her teacup, setting it down on a nearby table, and led her back to her room. He even tucked her in, like her father had when she was a little girl.
    “Warm enough now, Miss?”
    “Yes, thank you. Good night, Bernard, sleep well.”
    He smiled as Mr. Chow found a cozy place on her bed, and Sammy lay next to her bunny slippers on the floor. “Goodnight, Miss. Sweet dreams.”
    “Thank you, Bernard. You too.”
     
     

Chapter 5

    Darby woke in the morning to a quiet tapping on her door. “Come in,” she said groggily. She rubbed one of her eyes with the heel of her hand and sat up.
    “Begging your pardon, Miss, but breakfast is about to be served in the dining room. I brought you a cup of coffee per Master Devon’s request.”
    “How thoughtful of him, and you, for that matter. Thank you, Bernard. Is it okay if I go to the dining room in my jammies or should I be more appropriately dressed?”
    “Jammies will be just fine, Miss,” Bernard said as he retreated from the room. She slipped on her bunny slippers and grabbed a hoodie out of her luggage and put it on. She, Mr. Chow, and Sammy progressed down the hall and down the stairs. Sammy’s toenails definitely need to be trimmed. It sounds like twenty dogs coming down the stairs instead of one. Okay, so where’s the dining room? It must be around the kitchen somewhere.
    She figured if nothing else she would run into Bernard and he would tell her where the dining room was. She walked past a door that hadn’t been opened last night and peeked in to find the dining room. There was Devon, seated, reading the paper and looking gloriously handsome, and at the other end of the long table was Dominic, also reading the paper.
    “Good morning, gentlemen,” she said as she walked up behind Devon, putting her hand on his shoulder and kissing his cheek. She added, “I hope you slept well. Did you see the snow?” She went to the sideboard to get another cup of coffee. “It was so beautiful. I can’t remember the last time I saw snow falling.”
    Dominic dropped his paper and smiled at her, “That’s right, I suppose the bay