PROLOGUE

Mavis was now resigned; tears flowed down her cheeks and mixed with the blood on Jonathan's chest where she rested her head. The boy whispered:

"I know I'm dying ... and I also know that you have done all you can... Coff, Coff, Coff... But tell me... what did you discuss with your father, after the party?"

"So, did you hear us? We were talking about your future with me. I should ask you if you wanted to become a vampire to live forever with me, but I did not have the courage, I was afraid of your rejection and having to resign to see you grow old and die..."

"Mavis, bite me..."

"I can't do it... I promised to my dad that I wouldn't do it in any case; he told me it would be dangerous, probably lethal to both of us, but he would not say more... I'm sorry..."

Mavis brought her lips to the boy's to give him a kiss, a kiss with the bitter taste of blood.