Never Date A Vampire: Beware of Vampires, #1

By Marilyn Vix

A trip to Las Vegas can be the most fun of your life.

But what if you know witches and warlocks?

What other creatures could there be in the Las Vegas paranormal underground?

Cassandra Sanders has witnessed a messy witch divorce. Things have blown apart behind her as her friends fought with a warlock. Now, she rides to the Stratosphere with her witch and warlock friends thinking that the worst is behind her. Throw in an Elvis impersonator, and you already have a good time planned ahead. But she wonders, what about her? She's all-alone in Las Vegas. What could go wrong if she played some blackjack?

The meeting of a mysterious stranger doesn't alarm Cass. After a casual drink, she seems to start to lose her will. Is she losing her mind? Drawn to him, she knows that maybe, this was too good to be true. He was too perfect. But in the world of the paranormal underground, where witches and warlocks played, what else should she be afraid of? Will she find out when she reaches his hotel room?

Experience what Cass finds out about the Las Vegas paranormal underground in this new series by Marilyn Vix, a sequel to the Beware of Warlocks series.

Also by Marilyn Vix:

The Beware of Warlocks Series:

Never Marry A Warlock

Never Fall For A Warlock

Never Cross A Warlock

Time Rogues Series:
Everything For Love

Written with Lynda Belle:

Thankful In Vegas

Falling Into Vegas

• Language: English
• Publisher: Shadowcat Publishing
• Release date: Oct 23, 2019
• ISBN: 9781393015406

Marilyn Vix

Marilyn is a paranormal romance novelist. She enjoys the characters that just don't fit in. From witches to time traveling researchers, she is letting her imagination soar to explore new worlds and write all the details down. Marilyn has traveled to Paris, London, Sydney, and Munich. She loves to include these in her settings as much as possible. Best of all is letting her reader enjoy them through the perspective of a character. She currently lives in Northern California with her husband and cat. The cat, of course, is the center of attention.

Book preview

Chapter 1

Ilooked out of the pink Caddy as the lights of the Las Vegas Strip went by. Elvis was on my right, kissing Jeff’s sister. Catherine drove, and Jeff sat next to her. The chapel where Jeff and Catherine had just said their vows was lit up like a torch behind us. Fire engines were blazing down the street towards the inferno.

With the top down and sirens blotting out the sounds of the Strip, I leaned my arms on the side of the pink Cadillac and watched the people on the street as we drove by. What was going to become of me? Catherine had forgiven me for sleeping with her husband. After all, he’d put a spell on my mortal ass. No mortal woman could resist that son of a bitch. Now he was back behind us, blowing apart the chapel where Catherine and Jeff had just tied the knot. I’d be pissed off, too, if my ex-wife had chosen someone else.

I guess my mistake was having witches and warlocks for friends, and not realizing it. If I could take back that moment, I would. I never would have betrayed our friendship like that, but Rich was a powerful warlock and put me under a spell, and we didn’t communicate with each other about it until it was almost too late. Now, Rich was behind us, a bit pissed off.

I heard another explosion behind us. Okay, really pissed off. I was so happy to be away from him and friends with Cat again.

I was smack in the middle of Vegas without any attachments. I was free, but not sure what to do with myself. Maybe it was just a side effect of all the events so far. I wasn’t sure.

Let’s have a party, Catherine shouted from the driver’s seat breaking apart my thoughts.

I turned my head to answer. Damn straight. I could use a drink right now. She was right. Maybe a party would help.

We’ve definitely got something to celebrate. Jeff reached over and grabbed Catherine’s hand. I tried to not be envious. I mean, they seemed like a good match. I hoped this one worked out for her. I really did. I turned my head to let them have a private moment, and got a look at Elvis. That’s got to put a smile on your face when you’re in Las Vegas.

The Elvis impersonator had just officiated Jeff and Catherine’s wedding at the chapel in flames behind us. Witches divorced by spell battles, and we had all just been through one. Catherine had chosen Jeff, the other warlock and friend to her former husband. I shook my head, amazed we’d all survived it. Then I thought of something. Hey, won’t Rich come after us?

Jeff turned to me. He had been Rich’s friend and knew what he was capable of. He might. But he doesn’t have any power over what just happened. We’ve said our vows, and the spell is locked for a year. It’s made him lose it. He reached for and held Cat’s hand. We’re joined, and there’s nothing he can do about it.

I tried to feel as certain as Jeff. But didn’t feel like I could pull it off. Rich scared me. Okay, but I’d be worried about a pissed-off warlock.

Catherine shouted back to me, Don’t worry. Now that we’ve said our vows, our powers are joined, and he won’t be able to take us both on. I think that’s why he’s so pissed back there. He blew up the chapel out of frustration.

Because he couldn’t blow you guys up? I didn’t disguise the worry in my voice at all.

You got it, she continued. But as long as we’re all together, we should be fine.

Okay. I couldn’t think of anything else to answer. I was so thankful for her forgiveness for what I’d done. It was like women could get past the asshat men in their lives with a little help from their friends. Friends really were forever. Forgiveness was part of that. I knew I could trust her.

Catherine pulled into the Stratosphere’s valet parking. We were surrounded by uniformed valets. I could see their smiles grow huge as they eyed the car. They opened our doors and everyone got out.

I took a moment to look up at the amazing display of lights twinkling above my head. There is one thing to be said for Vegas: it is never dull. I followed all of them into the casino. The bling, bling of slot machines greeted us immediately. Even though coins dropping out of the slots didn’t happen anymore, because you got paid in tickets, they still made a lot of noise to get your attention. Many looked like video games, with themes for movies and TV shows. I looked around at people standing by the slots. A Buffy the Vampire Slayer machine caught my eye. Pictures of the slayer appeared on the screen and disappeared, followed by images of stakes and fangs.

I dragged my eyes away and kept along the path through the casino. People sitting at tables came into view. The tables seemed enticing. I hadn’t even tried my luck at anything yet. Maybe I’d have to give it a go later.

Catherine led the group through the casino and onward toward the mall. I piped up. Are we going shopping?

No. This is the way up to the best place to celebrate. We’re going to the Top of the World.

I nodded. Elvis turned to me and asked, You been in the Stratosphere yet?

No. I shrugged. I haven’t seen much of the city. I mostly stayed in my hotel room unless Rich took me out.

That’s a crime. Elvis shook the hand of Jeff’s sister. After this, I know a few local places I’d like to show you all later. Especially you, Alicia. He stroked Jeff’s sister’s cheek. They seemed to be hitting it off.

He had no idea what trouble I’d gotten into. But I let it go. Alicia was giving him the eye, and I knew he’d mostly be showing her the sights. But it was weird just calling him Elvis. I looked him