'' this changes a couple of things , '' michael says as he wipes his mouth with a napkin . '' since the coronam is definitely behind it , it 's almost a guarantee there will be vampires watching the ritual . i have n't smelled any of them . that 's not a surprise ; the witches are probably masking their presence . but now , more than ever , we have to know the area in which they plan to do the ritual

pick him up ! he 's your responsibility . '' mom 's voice is smothered by meg shouting over and over again that she 's not attending my graduation . '' what did you do ?! '' i yell above them all , and slam my hands onto the computer desk . they fall silent : mom , dad , meg

through the small window on the door , i watch as he comes down the steps . he seems upset , but when he sees me , his face relaxes . he pulls open the door . '' hi ben '' '' you are at my apartment '' he says '' i was in the neighborhood '' ben does n't say anything for a while . so i say , '' i 'm sorry , ben

it was feeling he wanted rid of as quickly as possible . '' could anyone else use some food ? '' he asked , almost expecting his response . '' sure . '' said alison . '' i know a quiet little place that serves spanish food . i will pick up the tab on this one . '' '' oh , do n't worry about the
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