Ch 12

20 minutes later Kerrie returned to her line of customers as Eric took his spot on the throne. After another hour of readings Kerrie took the last 5 people before the bar closed.

"That was interesting. How did you do?"

"Very well. I might be able to come down for another night in August or September."

"How about for Halloween?"

"Eric, you know I have a lot going on back home. I'll have readings in the shop then I bring Declan to Salem for trick or treating then we go to the Temple."

"It would be better here."

"I can't leave Declan, Halloween is his second favorite holiday. He's

already taking about his costume."

"It's nearly time. You should go meet the dog."

"Eric, just because vampires think they are at the top of the supe

ladder."

"We don't think, we know." Eric said with a smirk.

"You can keep thinking that. Pam, see you tomorrow."

"Good luck!" Eric watched Kerrie walk out the door with her things and turned to Pam.

"Why are you going to see her tomorrow?"

"She's going to show me some spells."

"Your not worried that she's going to replace you?"

"Granted she would make a good vamp, she would never listen to you." Eric stopped smiling and walked back into his office.

Kerrie stood at Sam's car waiting for him. He came walking into the parking lot in his human form. "Hi." He said digging his hands in his pockets.

"Hi."

"Are you ready to go?" Kerrie nodded as Sam walked over and opened her door.

"Thanks." She said climbing in. Sam walked around to the other side and got in. The ride to the meet up spot was quiet.

"Should I be nervous?" Kerrie asked as they pulled into a dirt road.

"You'll be fine."

"Thanks for coming with me tonight. I think Eric would have royally screwed up everything with his temper. Hopefully this will be over tonight because I'm planning on going home after tomorrow."

"A short trip then."

"It was supposed to be shorter but things never work out as planned."

"I know the feeling." Sam stopped the car as a woman walked out of the woods. She looked like she had been running through the woods.

"Where's the vampire?" She asked.

"He wasn't able to come. I'll pass along any message you have for

him."

"I want payment and a sacrifice by tomorrow at midnight."

"Ok, that can be done."

"Good, how are you Sam?"

"Good, the bar's been busy."

"That's good, I'll expect the money and sacrifice to be left here at midnight. No need for you or the vampire to be present. As long as my demands are met everything will be fine."

"Thank you."

"Your a powerful witch. Don't waste your powers helping the vampires."

The woman walked back into the woods as Kerrie let out a sigh. She pulled out her phone and dialed Eric's number.

"She wants payment and a sacrifice by tomorrow at midnight. You don't need to deliver it but it needs to be dropped in the woods in Bon Temps."

"Ok, I'll get it done. Thank you."

"Bye Eric." Kerrie closed her phone as she turned to face Sam.

"Thanks for bringing me."

"I think you handled it better then Eric would have."

"I think so too, he can be tight with his money. I'm sure he's not to happy to be giving a chunk away."

"It's better to pay up then deal with her wrath. You don't want to get on her bad side. She never says anything nice about anyone so she must be impressed."

"My powers are decent. I know witches who have more control then I do-"

"I've never met someone like you. Most witches I know are minor league, you really do have a great ability." Sam drove Kerrie back to the hotel. "Do you need help with the bag? It looks heavy."

"No, got it. Sorry to tie up your night."

"At least I had good company." Kerrie looked at the ground as her cheeks reddened.

"Thanks again." Kerrie walked through the door and took the elevator up to the room. She quietly put her bag down then went to change into her pajamas. Danny was asleep on the bed next to Declan snoring. Kerrie smiled to herself as she climbed into bed.