Bonus Story 1- Erick’s 21st Birthday Part 1

Erick: “I hate that you can’t stay for my birthday.” I said as I watched my younger cousin pack his bags. “As much as I love you Erick, I’m glad that I won’t be staying.” Jordan said as he folded in yet another Eminem t-shirt. “It’s not you, trust me, but if I have to listen to Nile going on about tit sizes for another minute, I just might murder him.” “Yeah, you’re not the only one,” I rubbed the back of my neck as Jordan gave me an incredulous look. “What?” “Why are you even friends with them if you can’t stand them?” He asked. “Because their parents are all powerful politicians and being friends with them helps dad win a large percentage of their votes.” I said. It’s true. Nile’s father especially has the support of a large portion of the vampire population, and they’re helping us enforce the laws more firmly into the minds of some of the oldest of our race. “But uncle’s the King. He doesn’t need support.” Jordan asks, bag now packed and ready. “Jordan, you’re still a kid. You have