Chapter 751: Finding Ameline

I smiled as Chambrelle Strait greeted me with a smile and a bow just as the sun set.

"Perfect timing," she said, red hair twisted into a no-nonsense knot, pale green eyes sparkling. "Her Majesty will be rising soon."

"Her Majesty has already risen." I turned to the sound of Sunny's voice, ran to hug her, Uncle Frank, as the pair of them, bodies still cold from sleep, squeezed me between them.

Good thing my temperature sensation was turned off again. Nothing worse than being the center of a vampire sandwich before they had breakfast.

They pelted me with questions, most of which I deflected as I had with Mom.

"Later," I said. "I'm still looking for Ameline."

Sunny promised to have her network search while I offered one last round of hugs and headed out again. This time to Ukraine, the palace.

Charlotte's arms were so strong, so tight around me, if I hadn't been invincible I was sure she'd have cracked more than a few ribs. When she let me go, she coughed softly, head down, hiding