Page 132 of The Good Vampire’s Guide to Blood & Boyfriends

Brennan

Can I get to my point please?

Mari

um yes I’ve been waiting

Brennan

Okay.

I want to apologize to Cole. I also want to stop an ancient and powerful vampire from leading a vampire attack that could potentially out vampires’ existence to the world. I need your help on both counts.

Tony

say less!!! I’m in!!!

Brennan

You don’t even know what I’m asking.

Tony

consider my unquestioning loyalty an apology for all the garlic I’ve cooked in the apartment this year

Brennan

Mari?

Mari

I’m thinking about it

what exactly is your plan?

BRENNAN’S JOURNAL

THE PLAN

Me

Get permission from library to use the comfort stash storage room

Deck out room with fairy lights Pinterest-style. Cole loves that shit.

Prepare apology (is a slide deck too much? Maybe note cards.)

Mari

Get Cole to the library at the right time

Tony

Help set up

Emotional support if Cole rejects me

Brennan paced back and forth in front of the storage-room door while Tony double-checked that the string lights were working. The library was busier than normal, the silent-study floor lined with people ready to give death glares to anyone who dared turn a page too loudly.