Officer Marais looked at me, his face devoid of all expression.
“Would you like some coffee?” I asked.
“No.”
“Well, I would like some coffee. Please feel free to follow me to the kitchen.” I walked into the kitchen, got out a mug, and pushed the button on my Kerug. Gertrude Hunt wasn’t a wealthy inn, but I wasn’t willing to skimp on coffee. Officer Marais followed me like a stoic shadow.
“Are you sure you wouldn’t like a cup?”
“Yes. Ms. Demille, where were you last night between eleven pm and three am?”
I sipped my coffee. “Upstairs in my bed.”
We squared off like two duelists with rapiers.
“Did you hear anything unusual?” Marais attacked.
“What do you mean by unusual?” I parried.
“Did you hear anything at all?”
“No. I was asleep. Can I ask what this is about?”
“Yes. Your neighbors down the street reported hearing a scream.”
“I didn’t hear one. Was it a man or a woman who was screaming? Did something bad happen?”
“How is it that everyone on the street heard a scream and you didn’t?”
“I’m a sound sleeper.”
We paused to catch a breath. Sean and Arland walked into the kitchen. Arland wore jeans and a white T-shirt. Out of his armor he looked less enormous. Sean was leaner, his muscle tighter. Arland was a couple of inches taller and broader in the shoulder and layered with thicker muscle. Sean could pick up a fifty pound rucksack and run for miles, while Arland was clearly designed to punch holes through solid walls.
“Officer Marais, this is Mr. Arland. He’s staying at our Inn and Breakfast. He’s a long-time friend of Mr. Evans.”
“Did you hear anything unusual last night?” Officer Marais asked Sean.
Sean shrugged and plucked the little container of coffee from the holder. “Nope. Did you?”
Arland shook his head. “No.”
“Where are you from, Mr. Arland?” Officer Marais asked.
Okay, that was just about enough. I put my cup down. “Officer, may I speak with you for a minute?”
I walked into the foyer before he could say no. Officer Marais followed me.
“Since I’ve moved here, you have showed up at my door eight times. I obey the laws, I pay my taxes, I haven’t even gotten a parking ticket in my entire time as a driver. Yet if anything at all happens in the neighborhood, you show up at my door. I bet if a meteorite fell somewhere in the subdivision you would be here asking me if I personally launched it out of my doomsday canon.”
“Ma’am, I need you to calm down.”
“I’m perfectly calm. I haven’t ever raised my voice. You can come over here and ask me whatever questions you want, but I draw the line at harassing my guests. You’re interfering with my ability to run a business.”
“No, I am asking you questions.”
“With all due respect, I’m not legally required to answer any of your questions. Why is it you don’t like me, Officer Marais? Is it because I’m not from here?”
“It doesn’t matter where you are from. You are here now and it’s my job to protect you and everyone here. I’m doing my job and I don’t appreciate the drama. Something isn’t right with you and this property. Strange things happen around it. I don’t know what is going on, but I will find out. You could make it easier on yourself by coming clean.”
“Sure. This is a magic Bed and Breakfast and the two guys in my kitchen are aliens from outer space.”
“Right.” Officer Marais turned. “I’ll let myself out.”
He turned and walked out. It took all of my willpower not to make the door slam to help him on his way. That would be petty.
Caldenia descended the staircase behind me. “You let him goad you.”
“I know. He aggravates me.”
Officer Marais was a problem. Just how big of a problem remained to be seen. He was just doing his job, after all, and he didn’t strike me as a man who would manufacture evidence, so it was up to me to be smarter and more discreet, and not provide him with any evidence.
I followed Caldenia into the kitchen. Arland saw her, set his mug down, and inclined his head in a pronounced bow. “Letere Olivione.”
He called her by her proper title.
“Such a polite boy,” Caldenia smiled. “I prefer Her Grace here. One must adhere to local customs after all. House Krahr, correct?”
“Yes, Your Grace.” Arland smiled and took a big swallow from his mug.
“I believe I’ve met your grandfather, the Bloody Butcher of Odar.”
“That’s correct.”
“I remember now. A delightful man, wonderfully dry sense of humor.”
Arland blinked. “My grandfather has been called many names in his lifetime. Delightful was not one of them. He remembers you also. You tried to poison him.”
Caldenia waved her fingers. “I tried to poison everyone, at one time or another. Don’t take it personally.”
“Of course not,” the vampire said and took another big swig.
Wait. “What’s in that cup?”
“It’s coffee,” Sean said.
“And it’s delicious.” Arland drank more.
Oh crap. “You gave a vampire coffee?”
“Yes.” Sean frowned. “What’s the problem? He really likes it. It’s his second cup.”
“This will be highly amusing.” Caldenia sat down.
Arland shook his shoulders, as if trying to get rid of an invisible weight resting there.
“My lord, can I please have your cup?” I asked.
Arland passed me his mug. It was empty. Oh no. Maybe his metabolism was strong enough and we would dodge the bullet.
Arland hit me with a brilliant smile, showcasing his fangs. “Have I mentioned how exquisitely beautiful you are?”
No, the bullet hit dead center. I braced myself.
“I have a cousin, whose step-brother married a woman from Earth. He says—“
“My lord, it’s not appropriate for you to discuss your cousin’s step-brother’s wife.”
Arland’s eyes widened. “You’re right,” he said, his voice full of astonishment. “Personal honor. Very important.” He swung to the window. “It’s so nice out there. You have a lovely planet. And you, Dina, are also lovely. Did I mention that?”
“You did,” Sean said.
“My man.” Arland stepped over and punched Sean in the arm. “That was some wonderful stuff. We should drink more of it. I’ve got to get out of here.”
“No, you don’t. You want to lay down.”
Arland opened the back door and walked out. I ran to the door. He stopped in the middle of the grassy stretch of lawn and yanked off his T-shirt, presenting us with a view of a muscular chest.
“So, coffee gets him drunk,” Sean said.
“Vampires have a very sensitive metabolism,” Caldenia said.
“He just drank an equivalent of an entire whiskey bottle,” I told him.
Arland’s jeans followed his T-shirt. He wasn’t wearing anything under them.
“Oo,” Caldenia said. “What is the saying? Full moon!”
I dragged my hand over my face. Arland tossed the jeans in the air and sprinted through the orchard.
“I never understood why some guys strip when drunk.” Sean grinned.
“It’s not funny. I’ve got a naked drunk vampire running around in my orchard.”
Arland zigzagged back and forth among the trees.
Sean pressed his lips together and strained.
“It’s not funny!”
Sean leaned against the door and laughed.
“It’s your fault. You gave him coffee. Go get him before he leaves the property and Marais grabs him,” I growled.
“Yes, ma’am. I’m on it.”
He sprinted into the sunshine and made a beeline for Arland.
“I’m so glad you decided to throw the rulebook out of the window,” Caldenia said. “Living here is getting more exciting by the minute.”
woo hoo!! Luv it
Thank you! Made my day, your stories are the best adventures!
That was exactly right. The BEST adventures.
Perfection as always! Loving this
So we have nosy cop who doesn’t quite like our heroine or our nice little inn.
A hunky vampire running nekkid through the trees (thank God he doesn’t sparkle) *grins*
And Caldenia, who in my mind is turning into the crazy Aunt & likes to poison people.
A perfect start to the weekend if you ask me. Thank you so much!
Arsenic and naked vampires
i have to go down on my knees and say THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!for the vampire drunk on coffe and running around naked ,that was awesome!!!! ^o^
Hilarious!
Keep the installments coming!
LMAO! Love it, thanks for the laugh! Too bad no visual aid of that full moon running around the orchard!
I know right? I’m thinking Tatum Channing.
i agree with you there! *^_^*
Hee Hee! Absolutely wonderful. Thank you.
This is turning out to be a very good day after all! Thank you
But I wish I’d heeded your advice about the drink *mops screen*
Wonderful!
Hahahahahahaha I was laughing the entire time through the last half LOL
Chapter 10 is great, thank you so much! =)
Gah!! Not enough!!
Thanks for the bit of afternoon enjoyment !!
What Kate says — I could not say it any better
Oh my. Coffee gets vampires drunk? This’ll be interesting!
so awesome! I am LOVING this story
Couldn’t say it any better!
hurray!
With three children and one virus ( all throwing up) in our home, a house which prepares cofee and interessting house guests make life way more fun.
ha! drunk on coffee. love it! though i much prefer french press to keurig
Nice!
I was hoping a new post would be up! Thank you!
wooh….vampire on coffee, thanks. a crappy week but you made it better.
hillarous. vampire drunk in the orchard, nacked…thanks. donno where you get your ideas, but please, more!
I agree, that was a good laugh, that sounds like every one needed.
How delightful. A drunk vampire from outer space buck nekkid. Yee haw, cowboy!
“I’ve got a naked drunk vampire running around in my orchard.” Not something one often hears!! (or reads.) LOL
Fantastic! Thank you!!!
Seriously, I want to marry you guys
I’m smiling so big right now.
Naked drunk vampire. Love it!!!
How did you guys know that I’m sick, feeling sorry for myself and in desperate need of a pick-me-up?!
Thank you SO much, this awesomeness was just what I needed!
Thanks. I really enjoyed this. It was the perfect pick-me-up for a rainy Friday.
Omg, full moon lol…
Thank you so very much!!
ROTF LMAO! This is so awesome!
This totally made my day, I can’t wait for more. I also cant wait for when the story is longer so I just re-read the entire thing
Thank you. I got a good laugh! I mean, I just cant get … “full moon” out of my mind! Hehehe
Naked coffee drunk vampire running thru an apple orchard! Exactly what I needed on this dreary, rainy, miserable day. Thank you. I will be chuckling for the rest of the day
Poor Arland!
Exactly what the doc ordered.
Keurig instead of Kerug
No….Kerug keeps the copyright cops at bay…and she has enuff trouble with Officious [oops! I mean OFFICER] Marais.
Hahaha!!! Oh! Goodness! I love you guys. If you weren’t married to each other, not sure who I would kiss.
So… do vampires get a buzz if they drink from someone who just downed a bunch of coffee? If so, they’d need to avoid Seattle
and portland
This was hilariously awesome!
That made my terrible day at work bearable. Now I’m smiling and laughing to myself. Thank you so much!!
Yay! Thank you; this keeps getting better and better!
A mountain of testosterone vs. as of yet imaginary sewage = instant cooperation, followed by coffee/whiskey induced sillyness/wrestling in the front yard. This just keeps getting better and better!
I can’t stop laughing … what a wonderful visual! Thank you!
I love your stories. You and your husband have the best imaginations that you put into words.
That was hilarious!! Loved it. Love this series.
Can’t wait to buy the ebook and read it from top to bottom all at one go..
What a wonderful way to finish out the week and start up the weekend.
We need more pictures with this story
What she said
Oh, I agree.
Thank you for these!!! I love them and I am intrigued as to what will come next with each installment. And today, I totally needed this.
I live in Kansas City, so I am presently snowed in. It takes a while for the plows to get to our subdivision…. but it’s all fine because I got a new “Clean Sweep”, and it made me laugh! I love it!! So much fun, and I do wonder where Officer Marais will take things. Thank you, as always.
When I saw that you were writing last night I was so excited. I love this. It makes me smile. The humor you put into your stories is just fantastic. Even though I’ve re-read/re-listened to the whole Kate series twice before (I’m currently on the third time) I still find myself laughing at the same jokes and the same situations that Kate gets put into. I love it.
Wonderful! Thank you!
Love the fact that my comfort food, coffee, gets the alien vamp drunk – and amorous! You never cease to amaze me with the twists and turns of your imagination – thanks so much for sharing!
Thank you. Made my day! Glad I didn’t have any drink in hand– just got this computer back together!
Drunk on coffee. Is it the caffeine or something else that makes coffee tasty?
roflmao………. Love it….
Oh, my Gawd! Best friday in ages! Was laughing out loud and got ‘side eye’ from my family.
Seriously you guys rock!!! I love you both (don’t tell my husband) and your writing you totally made my day!! HAPPY FRIDAY TO ME AND ALL YOUR FANS!! sigh… I’m not going stop grinning until i fall asleep tonight. : – )
As always, I am loving this! Thanks for a much needed Friday pick-me-up.
Debi
Ok, why aren’t boys around me dropping their clothes off after second cup of coffee…? Caldenia steals every scene… “Fool Moon”- Priceless.=)
A hot drunk naked vampire with a hot werewolf chasing after him…. couldn’t much better than that visually. Can’t wait for the next installment.
Wath a shame we can’t publish it in youtube!
oh my that would be… ohmy.
Oh you just made my day! Loved it!
ok, so will the “full moon” running have any effect on the werewolf in any way besides giving him fodder for future taunting? sorry, my mind wanders to strange places…
thank you thank you. will be re-reading this and the entire serial a couple of times tonite!
Na thats a funny idea
I adore Caldenia. As soon as she said “this will b highly amusing” and sat down to watch the show I started laughing. Thank you!!!!! This has definitely been an “If it weren’t for my mood swings I wouldn’t get any exercise” week to quote the magnet on my fridge. Thank u 4 your words and the glorious sunset xx
Uh oh what happened 2 my gravitar?
Maybe something in this segment of innkeeper scared it away. :p
Caldenia is the best.
I freaking love this story. Thanks again!!
Lovely! Thank you! *giggle*
This story just makes me soooo happy! Nudist, drunk, vampire! Who’d a thought!?
Thank you!
Heh heh. I agree with Caldenia, it is more exciting by the minute.
Awesome. Thanks!
Where can I get a naked drunk vampire Knight for my backyard?!? All I have are roses and birdfeeders….
Ditto
omfg this installment is my fav so far i cant wait to see what arland says when hes no longer drunk!!!!!^o^
Lol I wonder what he will say next and I’m betting he is going to be apologizing
LOOOOOVEE!!
My husband is one such man who likes to get naked when he’s drunk. He and his army buddies used to get drunk and walk home naked from the pub. His friend Adam lived the closest and his wife got an eye full when he invited everyone back for bacon “butties.” O_O
Crack up!!!!!!!!!!!
Спасибо!
I so love it still laughing…. thank you.
I love you guys! You just make me smile.
Thank you! It was great!!
This was brilliant!
I laughed so hard coffee came out my nose. I’m so glad coffee doesn’t have this effect on humans or I would be in the programme for being a coffeeholic!
As always you guys ROCK!!! thank you so very very very much!!! Love the visuals, I agree with previous posts – a picture would be lovely!! Happy Wkend!
She said nacked…he he
And then I spelled it wrong! LOL
Eh! Eh! Eh! Oh! Oh! Oh! Ah! Ah! Ah! Full moon, yessss!
Thank youuuuu! ^.^
This was a wonderful installment! Thank you for making my Friday!!!
I’ve had a perfectly dreadful day, which is just the capper on a horrid week. And reading this on my lunch break brought a smile to my face. Thank you for naked drunk vampires and homicidal old ladies. I loved it and it helped a lot.
Tee hee! that was a good one.
Thank you
Love it! Naked vampires drunk on coffee.
I loved this part! And feel free to include a picture of a werewolf chasing a naked vampire in the next installment.
echo, echo everything said above! I laughed out loud! Really made a bright spot in my drab day, and gives me something quite delicious to think about! Thank you most sincerely!
Oh, too funny! A naked coffee-drunk vampire!!! ;D
Can I like the Texas sunset AND the nekkid vampire at the same time?
Perfect! Thank you for the laughs.
Delightful!! I loved it!
I want a naked vampire and an orchard!
HEE HEE HEE HEE HEE HEE HEEE HEEEE HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
Loved it.
I agree, we need some pics, preferably close-ups!!! Lol!
Fantastic installment by the way
You always come up with something delightfully unexpected! Thanks for a nice ending to a tough Friday. Have a great weekend!
Thank you so much, this ends a very long week perfectly. Thank you again, even with all your kitchen issues, you still do great work.
Very much appreciated!!!!
So glad I stayed up late
thank you!
Awesome, put a lovely image in my head for the start of my weekend and a smile on my face. Thank you!!!
If it was with straight coffe, wath will happen with moccachino? Maybe cinamon for a wild party!
you made me laugh
Yeah! What a great installment.
Love my Keurig also!
Big grin on my face!
Oh. My. Word. That was wonderful. Thank you for starting my weekend on a wonderful note.
Awesome! LOL That perqued up my weekend. “Full moon” **snickers**
Oh, this is getting wonderfully twisted!
Love, love, love it! Thank you.
Love it
Thanks so much for the update. I definitely needed this, especially the coffee-drunk vampire. Full moon indeed…
My first big laugh today. I really needed that! Thank you!!!!!
Laughing so hard at this:
“You could make it easier on yourself by coming clean.”
“Sure. This is a magic Bed and Breakfast and the two guys in my kitchen are aliens from outer space.”
Gotta love it when the truth is ignored.
That was one of my favorite lines, too!
Love this! Thank you, thank you , thank you!
I LOVE it!!!!
When another chapter comes out it makes my day, no mater how bad its been. Thanks
Yay! Thank you. I love this story!!
Ah yes, Keurig – a full moon in every cup
… or is that a full moon * with * every cup?
I love these tidbits, I can hardly wait (I hope) for it to come out in it’s entirity in e-book or print. I will be the first in line to get it. Wonderful. You have made my day once again!
this story just keeps getting better and better!
I would like to rent a room in the Inn. One with an unobstructed view of the orchard. Please!! Are there spotlights to illuminate the grounds at night? I don’t want to miss a thing.
The best end to a 14 hour work day! Thanks!
Oh, I SO needed this today! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
That was wonderful. Thank you so much for the new chapter.
As has been said by many other fans, I really look forward to this coming out as an ebook or in print and will be reading it from the beginning, probably in one sitting. 
me too.
You posted the wrong picture. There’s a much better one you could have posted for this chapter. Full moon, indeed!
Hoot!!
So what do vampires drink to get over their coffee hangover, vodka? I wanna watch….
The reason that I look foward to the end of the week…….. Thank you for sharing a little bit of your world with us each week. Its awsome!
Nope I can’t choose just one bit …the entire chapter was hilarious…. Dissappointed with the picture you chose though;-)
This just keeps getting better and better. Love it.
Thank you, I look forward to every new installment
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buhahahhaha…. great one! ;D
poor Arland…but now is the chance to ask him about all that dahaka business
The outs of running an Inn: a drunken vampire flashing his bits to the stars, a snickering werewolf and an elderly poisoner with a propensity for cheeky commentary – what more could you ask for? Oh yeah, a nosy cop wearing a path to your door…
Thanks Ilona! This was the perfect way to wake up this morning:)
And this is why i adore you. The ideas for your stories are unique and often funny.
Thank you for the laugh
It’s official, I couldn’t drink coffee without choking with laughter !!
Thank you very much for having made my day ><
Read this first thing in the morning. What a sight to picture first thing in the morning
Cant’ stop laughing! Thanks.
I think this might be my very favourite chapter!
Beautiful sunsets & great story! Thanks!
Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha! Love this series! You guys are the best. Thanks for taking time to keep these epidodes coming.
You`re lifesavers. This is a very delighting difference from glittering vampires and the happy ending of a crappy week. Thank you!
Hee hee hee — no fair, giving me the giggles at work! Hee hee hee — nakked vampires….
I”m loving it! Thank you. After getting up at 4 to pick up 9 students and drive 3 hours this is a needed happiness.
I’m thoroughly enjoying this serial. The only thing I don’t like about it is waiting for the next installment!
Not seriously…I really appreciate the work you continue to put into this.
OMG!!! That was hilarious. Space vampires getting drunk from coffee. Perfect! This was what I needed to start my day. Thank you so much
Ooo! Can we slip Arland so dark italian roast? Just an experiment ya know. To see how a “full body” roast would effect him.
My favorite to date! Thanks so much for these.
Yes! Love, love, LOVE the installment.:-)
Yet another good laugh. I can’t wait to find out what Arland says/feels/thinks when he wakes up from this one!
LOVE IT !!!!!!!
OMG I needed a laugh this morning. Thank you so much. I wish coffee did that to me. It sure would be cheaper and taste better.
Thank you for this! I love this story, sat here laughing when Dina did ‘come clean’ and was then, as to be expected, was not believed! This is a very nice thing to do. I have you logged as a homepage and eagerly await each new installent. Thanks again.
I love it! You and your husband are a crack writing team that brighten my day. Keep them coming!
You know that really antsy feeling you get when you need a good book? Well, I’ve had that for three days now and nothing was helping… This installment really helped with that, hopefully I can last a week until the next one!
Thank you so much!
Just returned home from a funeral and found this waiting for me. It was so what I needed. Thank you so much. I laughed so hard I almost peed my pants. Hope she doesn’t have any poison oak or ivy in the orchard.
What does Dina look like? Am I just missing it?
40th wedding anniversary, diamond stud (lovely husband), drinking good coffee and to top it all off, this wonderful installment – Thank You xx
Congratulations! That is wonderful.
This story keeps getting better and better. Thanks you do much.
Wow,what fun! Now I can’t wait for the hangover.You guys NEVER disappoint,thank you soooo much.Beautiful word picture as well.
I’m with Caldonia. This is getting more exciting by the minute, and more hilarious. Totally agree with the crazy aunt Caldonia image. You can just picture her sitting there all prim and proper saying outragious things like someone who’s nickname was Butcher delightful.
That was awesome,,such a great visual to have in my mind
How do you keep topping yourself?! This was hilarious. Thank you!
Fun! Vampire hangovers!!! Thanks
that was perfect = thankyou
ummm, you’re in Texas. Wouldn’t that be nekkid vampire?
Great installment. Thank you!
Awesome!! Needed that, grinning my face off at work.
Another reason to love coffee!! Thanks for the lift.
You know what this means now, don’t you? Arland and Sean are now best buds
Excellent installment..made my week….the visuals are running rampant in my head!
Yeah, I agree. That’s traditional male bonding if I ever saw it.
It is a constant and amazing joy to see where your imagination takes us. Thank you, thank you, thank you for a brilliant and hilarious addition!
Wait… Stop… lol… The vampire is drunk… *still lmbo*…. On coffee…. Running naked… Bwaaaahaaahaaahaaaa!!!…
“You could make it easier on yourself by coming clean.”
“Sure. This is a magic Bed and Breakfast and the two guys in my kitchen are aliens from outer space.”
Classic!
And then the way it ends!!!
If this was a slightly different book — I’d expect the greco roman wrestling to start when werewolf meets naked vampire. Could be quite the visual.
Exactly how does Dina expect Sean to get him back in the inn? Offer an expresso? LOL
Thank you!
Oh, that gave me such joy. And I couldn’t crack a smile when I sat down to read it. :house cleaning mood:
Could this be any better both humorous and really interesting building of the world they live in. Keep them coming I look forward to each installment. Needless to say I would buy any Inn e books or novels.
Naked is when you have no clothes on, NEKKID is when you are a drunk Vampire from space streaking through the orchard.
TYPO
doomsday canon should be doomsday cannon
teee heee, hunky nekkid and tiddled vamp with a horny werewolf in pursuit and the honest truth about the inn ignored- what a way to start the weekend! So I read it again on Sunday and it still made me grin like a loon- thank you, xx
lol I loved it! Thank you
I was picturing this scene in my head, and I thought, this would make a great movie (based on what’s been written so far). You have something for everyone – fantasy, science fiction, horror, comedy and possibly romance. Mature female actors would be competing for the role of Caldenia (at least they would be in my head). I’m keeping my fingers crossed that Hollywood discovers you, and pays you lots of money for the options (don’t give up creative control!). Thank you for keeping us intrigued and laughing.
” This is a magic Bed and Breakfast and the two guys in my kitchen are aliens from outer space”
Perfect!
Do you need someone else to tell you that your story is great? Ok, ok, it is fantastic! May I have more? Please, when you finish this novel print it, or publish on internet. I would like the audio version too. I have all your books on paper and audio version, this one is great and I want it in my collection. I love you guys. You are the best!
Drunk vampires hehehe classic!
Wow, just when I thing I’ve figured out where your story is heading you throw a curve my way. Who knew vampires could get drunk on coffee or even run around in daylight. This story is just fantastic. When you finish it you should publish it. Everyone needs a story to read. Thanks so much. I can’t wait to see what you throw at us next. Please keep it coming.
Awesome! Thank you!
Not sure if I’m very happy or incredibly disappointed that coffee doesn’t make me want to run naked through orchards. I can assure you that everyone I know would weigh in on the “very happy” side of that equation, but I’m just not sure for myself….
I love the layers emerging in this story, makes me crave updates even more! And the Sean-Arland interactions are approaching priceless. Can’t wait to see what happens next with those gents and our fine Dina.
Naked drunk vampire…made my afternoon! ^_^
Mmmm coffee for vampires
Tea for werewolfs ?
The best lies in the world are closer to the truth
Great work
All I can say is thankyouthankyouthankyouthankyou!! Love your stuff, I’d be happy reading your shopping list! And I mean that in a non-creepy-stalker kinda way.
Utterly fabulous and utterly hilarious. THANKS SO MUCH
One typo: “canon” should be “cannon.”
Also, when Caledonia says she prefers to go by a different title on earth, shouldn’t it be “your Grace,” rather than “her Grace?”
I have never encountered a man who stripped when they were drunk. Where can I find such a man? I have this lovely bottle of tequila… o.O
I love your stories and am loving this one more and more every posting. Just out of curiosity where could one hypothetically find this mythical stripping when drunk male my whiskey is lonely and they are proving difficult to find !!!
I’m not sure where you would find such a creature, but it certainly won’t be at MY house.
OMG — that is soooo goood.
Gotta love being hit on by an archangel worthy drunk (soon to be streaking) vampire.
And I have to admit when she says she’s a sound sleeper & the two boys walked in — i totally expected the cop to think (& these are the reasons for the sound sleep).
TYPO: “I walked into the kitchen, got out a mug, and pushed the button on my Kerug.” I think you were probably going for Keurig not Kerug…
Loved this installment!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! That just made me laugh after a very upsetting day. Did I mention that I love you guys?… lol
I love the humour in this
thank you
TYPOS
“my doomsday canon” pro’lly should be cannon
“haven’t ever raised my voice” even?
BTW…..I am seriously hoping for an absolutely EPIC hangover!
…with at least a short encounter with the Dahaka to make it all even more memorable……
I have literally sat here and read this from the very beginning, for the past hour and a half.. I am hooked.. If this work was completed I’m sure I would have no sleep tonight!
LOL. its hard to believe but this is the best one yet!!!! i didnt think it could get better but you keep raising the bar. a naked drunken vampire running around bahahaha lovin it!! cant wait till he sober’s up! lmao. god i hope sean gets some photo’s to show him!!
All Poland loves you!!!
TYPO
I’m perfectly calm. I haven’t ever raised my voice.
should this be
I’m perfectly calm. I haven’t even raised my voice.
rotflmao
perfect visuals – can’t wait for more
Thank you so very much for providing this very entertaining story to us, and doing it for free!! I have always been a big fan of your books, and never mind paying for the privledge of reading your literary efforts. But free is very nice.
I just found this sight and tore through every installment. Now I realize this is the last written and I have to WAIT for the next chapter: Nooooooooo! Love the book. I didn’t think I would love anything as much as the Kate series, but this gives kate a run for her money!
Can’t wait for the next bit.
thanks for the laugh!
Wow You All are truly great Weavers of Mystery, Magic, and Storytelling!!!
Thank you so very much.
cheersmar
I love this! Drunk-on-coffee vampire – very funny!
Minor correction: “doomsday canon” needs to be “doomsday cannon” in order to convert it from an official (canonical) storeline into something that can shoot.
TYPO: canon (should be cannon)
I just read how to alert you to typos, please forgive the double posting on this. I love reading these chapters, and hope you publish them as a book someday.
‘“Sure. This is a magic Bed and Breakfast and the two guys in my kitchen are aliens from outer space.”’
I believe that it was stated earlier that Sean was born on Earth (although he is of an alien race). Other than that, the statement is completely accurate. I am amused.