Free The Blood Order (Fanghunters Book Two) by Leo Romero Page A

said.
    "Not properly," Dom stated.
    "Ah. Well, Rufus meet Dom, Dom meet Rufus."
    "How you doing?" Dom asked.
    Rufus didn't respond. Instead, he smiled and nodded his head.
    "Rufus isn't one for talking much," Trixie said.
    Rufus gave her a peeved look.
    Trixie shrugged. "What? It's true."
    "True it may be, but he's very loyal," Vincent stated. "And his silence is golden," he declared.
    Dom stared back at him . Man, more weirdoes. Is everyone here a freak? I guess they are.
    But then what does that make me?
    He shivered at the thought.
    Vincent patted Rufus on the shoulder. "Rufus here will help train you in one-on-one combat."
    Dom grinned. "The karate kid!"
    Vincent pointed at Dom. "Indeed! Rufus is adept in all forms of martial arts. I've trained him since he was knee - high to a grasshopper. He'll teach you the basics, which should be enough to help you deal with any physical encounters."
    Rufus gave Dom an enthusiastic nod.
    "Is he gonna be joining us out in the field?" Dom asked.
    Vincent showed him his palms. "No!" he replied in an ardent manner. He then mellowed. "Rufus is a very loyal servant of mine. If anything happens to him, it would be a big loss to me personally."
    Dom crossed his arms over his chest. "Oh , I get it. And if anything happens to me?"
    Vincent grinned. "Nothing will happen to you, young man. You'll be so prepared, that nothing can possibly go wrong. Hunting vamps will be like a walk in the park. Trixie will have your back as well." He puffed up his chest. "But Rufus is a close aide of mine. His father was a very good friend and ally. I promised him before he died that no harm would come to Rufus and that I'd take good care of him. And I intend to fulfill that promise to the best of my ability."
    Dom glanced at Rufus, who had lowered his head and was staring at the floor.
    Dom nodded but wasn't a hundred percent sure. He got the distinct feeling that he wasn't getting the full story on the kid Rufus here.
    But, then again, he seemed a good kid.
    Just too damn quiet.
    Dom thought he might be able to crack a joke with him. "So, I'm expendable, and you ain't, huh, buddy?" Dom said to him with a laugh, giving Rufus a pat on the shoulder.
    Rufus just shrugged.
    Trixie rolled her eyes.
    Dom stopped laughing once he realized he was the only one. He cleared his throat, regaining his composure. "Well, just to let you know, I'm pretty handy with an empty bottle. If that helps."
    Rufus then began making signs with his hands. Dom frowned in confusion.
    "That's good to see, Rufus," Vincent said to him once he was done.
    "What was that about?" Dom asked Trixie out of the side of his mouth.
    "He says he's looking forward to getting to know you and training with you," Vincent then told him.
    Dom grinned. "Yeah, you too, Roo," he said, pointing at him.
    Vincent clapped his hands. "Well, that's excellent! Camaraderie at its finest, so pleasing to see. Rufus is also my personal driver. He will get you around town as and when you need him. He's also a handy in the kitchen."
    "A man of many talents," Dom noted.
    "Indeed he is." Vincent checked his watch. "Now, it's almost time for lunch."
    "Already?" Dom asked. "I haven't even had breakfast."
    "Well, then we'll call it brunch for today. I have some other things to take care of, but Trixie and Rufus will look after you from here. Won't you?" Vincent glanced at Trixie.
    "Oh sure, Daddy," she replied with a faux grin.
    "Good. Now, Trixie has some leads on vamps that are loitering down south, so you'll find yourself on the job pretty quick, Dom. So, get ready for it. Any questions?"
    "Yeah. Where's the bathroom?"
    Trixie rolled her eyes. Vincent laughed. Rufus just stared on, not saying a word.
     

 
     
     
     
     
     
    CHAPTER NINE
     
     
    R ufus stood between Dom and Trixie, who were facing off. The kid raised his hand in the air. Dom winked at Trixie; she curled her top lip back in response. Rufus then brought his hand down in a karate chop, and then stepped