"I'm not as soft as all that," there was a hint of amusement in her tone, matched by the soft grin and look in her eyes. To think of a witch being called 'soft' if she was followed by someone... No, Beatrice was not soft. She was, as the saying used to go, a witch right down to her boots.

"I don't need a vampire protector, but if you're offering your services, do make sure to post a notice with the coven."