Page 63 of Newly Undead in Dark River

So when X sighed and stole a sausage from Tex’s plate, barely missing the knife that Tex slammed down with preternatural speed. “He’s quick for a blind kid.” Tex curled his lip, and X laughed. “Down Puppy. Look, I actually came with a warning, ‘cause I’m kinda fond of this grumpy bastard,” he pointed at Judge, “and I have a growing hard spot for Red.”

He leaned forward, and we all leaned in closer. “The Vampire Nation is coming, so get your shit in order, because they are sending Lucius.”

Judge let out a snarl that raised all the goosebumps on my arms. Who the fuck was Lucius? From the look on Judge’s face and the fact that Walker’s cheeks were completely blanched of color, I was going to assume it was no one good.

“Why?” Brody growled. Well, this was very, very, not good.

“Apparently, the little stunt your Good Doctor pulled piqued his interest in your little town, and the last place you guys ever want to be is within his interest. So I’d cross all your I’s and bury all your skeletons because he’s coming and soon.”

A cold chill ran down my spine.

Apparently my happily ever after was going to have to wait.