We walked out of my house, heading toward a shiny limo parking not far away. There were several other cars with vampire guards standing outside. Then my mother emerged from the car. And we rushed toward each other.

"Mom!" I cried, running into her waiting arms. We hugged and I started to cry like I was five again, but all my fear and worries had rolled off my chest. Mom was safe at last. I couldn't bear the thought of losing her. I wasn't going to lose anyone in my life again.

"I'm alright, honey," Mom gently rubbed my back, "I'm sorry I made you that worried."

Then another man...