Mel Maximus went into the bar a few minutes before me. I was a bit nervous; the truth is, I've never really flirted with anyone in my life. I wouldn’t count that Fairy-wine ominous episode as flirting. I knew I would have to be extra-careful, knowing that if the flirting situation escalated, Maximus might flare up and ruin our ‘cover.’ What I wouldn’t do for my Lea! I took a seat on a stool by the bar counter and ordered a soft drink, I wouldn’t have Fairy Wine again any time soon. In a few minutes, much sooner than I expected, a male, a vampire sat beside me and started talking. “You aren’t from around here? Are ya?” he asked, checking me out from head to toe, I felt quite uncomfortable under his scrutiny. But no, it was quite unlikely that he knew of my true intentions. “Why do

