i could see the mound firm itself , suddenly drawing up round and solid . alexis drew her legs together and fixed her skirt . there are no doors , only a window . and joe was coming up on her left . i know you care about her- '' `` care about her ? '' he said as if speaking to a two year old child . i do n't know any vampire who has n't taken a life or two . '' a dark stain which might have been either blood or vomit was splashed over one side . 