Little Suckers Bite Too (San Francisco Vampires #6) (Vampires of San Francisco series) by Jessica McBrayer Page B

been managing them for me. I had no idea I had so much,” I whisper. “Sebastian,” I call out. The vampire of mention knocks on the door.
    “Come in,” Diel says still smiling.
    Sebastian saunters into the room the only way a French, three hundred and fifty plus year old vampire can.
    “You called, ma petite mamman,” he asks. He gives me a sweet look.
    “Sebastian, I just wanted to say thank you for how you’ve handled my money. I had no idea it had grown that much.”
    “You are quite welcome. It’s one of the things I do well. But your husband has a quick hand and I willingly turned your affairs over to him. I do believe he has already made some improvements,” Bast says, looking at Diel who shrugs.
    “How are you feeling, Hannah? Lily said you were tired. Is there anything I can get you?”
    “No, Bast. I’m fine. I was just a little overwhelmed by my in-laws.”
    He growls.
    “I would have gladly eaten them, but Lily wouldn’t let me. I assume you’ve called your lawyers, Diel.”
    “I was just about to tell Hannah that they are working on it. They assure me that my parents don’t have a chance. But we will most likely have to go in front of a magistrate. I asked them to pull some strings and throw my name around so that we could get this over with as soon as possible,” Diel explains. He looks grumpy. I don’t blame him.
    “Will I have to go to court too,” I ask. I’m nervous about that. I don’t do well with authority.
    “Unfortunately, yes, since your parenting in particular is being questioned. They will have to do it here though since you are on bed rest. It will only go to prove that you are being a responsible mother.”
    “Yes, but it means your parents will be in my house again,” I snarl.
    “Oh, are you buying the house?” Bast asks.
    “Yes, Han likes it and we will need a place down under in order to teach the baby all things Demon. It will also show that we are establishing some roots down here, further ruining my parents’ plans.”
    “How fast can the sale go through?” Bast asks. He looks worried.
    “Fast. The owners are ready to sell and I just have to deliver the cash. They’ll sign everything over then. I expect to do it tomorrow. I need to ask Aidan if he will take me around to my bolt holes. Things move quickly down here thanks to bribery and corruption running rampant.”
    “Did I hear my name?” Aidan says from the door.
    “Come in, Aidan,” I call out.
    “You look upset, Hannah. Diel, did you need me tomorrow?”
    “If I can impose on you some more. I’ve arranged to buy this house and I need to get to some of my stashes tomorrow so I can convert it all to cash,” Diel explains.
    “You are never an imposition, Diel. I would be happy to escort you tomorrow. I haven’t seen any of your magick before. It will be a treat.”
    “Dr. Hildebrand will be here in the morning with blood for Hannah and to examine her. Can we go after that?” Diel asks.
    “Of course. With me taking you, you’ll be back to her in no time.”
    “That was my underlying motive,” Diel says and laughs. “You know me well.”
    “I know how I would feel,” Aidan says. His face is set in grim lines.
    “Aidan, have you been looking for Manda? Have you had any progress,” I ask softly.
    “Slowly. I was able to talk to King Basilio last night. He had thwarted my attempts before that.”
    “He was always a supercilious fuck,” Bast curses. “Thinks he is unstoppable because of his age.”
    “Well, I think he may be playing me right now. I don’t want to push him yet, but I am getting rather desperate. He knows something even though he pretends ignorance.”
    “That sounds like Basilio. Let me know if you want one of us to go with you, Aidan. I offer myself but I think Julian or Helena are better choices,” Sebastian offers.
    “Thank you, Sebastian. I might take you up on that.”
    Aidan presses his hands together and gives Sebastian a little bow. Very un-Aidan-like.