Attrition

by ChrissiHR

A collection of 100-word drabbles written for The Twilight Twenty-Five Challenge, Round 9, Central Character Round; Author's Choice: Paul Lahote. Ratings/pairings/genre varies. Ratings are noted at the top of each drabble. Drabble collection, COMPLETE.

20. 20 Serendipity

The Twilight Twenty-Five

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Prompt: 20. Serendipity

Main Character: Paul Lahote

Rating: M

Word Count: 100

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Paul rolled to a stop behind the rusty sedan on the side of the road.

Hopping out, he froze, scenting the air. Growling, he jogged casually to the window of the car and tapped. "Mrs. Ateara?"

"Oh, Paul! Thank goodness! The car just died on m—"

He held a finger to his lips and whispered quietly. "I smell three vampires, ma'am, nearby, too. Get out of the car, stay by my side. You slide in the driver's side of my truck. No seatbelt. You stick to me like glue. Understand?"

She sucked in a breath, eyes wide, and nodded.