they looked scared out of their wits . i should have known my attempt to steer conversation away from bran wouldnt work . i dont know why im so nervous , '' the woman sitting across from carol said.carol wasnt sure the woman wanted a response , but answered her anyway . a vampire could clear the barrier easily . i think i already knew the best place for me was somewhere else . `` give me my necklace , '' i said , ignoring her . 