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flew a mile a minute. Where were his fangs? Did they just kind of come and go? How
had she known him for so long and not have a clue? And why the hell did she trust him
so implicitly?
Michael s voice cut into the chaos of her thoughts.
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Do you want to talk about what s on your mind? He was too perceptive by half.
And now as he sat down on the floor next to her, he was way too close. The insides of
her thighs pulsed.
And just what is on my mind, exactly, she huffed, pushing her arousal away.
You want to know about vampires, he stated matter-of-factly.
No, I want to know why the hell I ve been dreaming of vampires only to have one
walk into my house. Then I want to know why I m not scared shitless.
Well, doesn t that all fall under the I-want-to-know-about-vampires category? Smart
assed, gorgeous, green-eyed hunk. She rolled her eyes and didn t say another word as
he began his explanation.
You understand the workings of DNA, right?
She deliberately looked at him as if he were nuts. He knew what she did for a
living. What good biogeneticist didn t understand DNA?
Here s the quick explanation. You already know I m not human. My blood and
semen have regenerative properties to non-vampires. That s why I didn t come earlier, I
wanted you to know how it will affect you first. Over time my DNA will enhance
yours. You ll get sick less and less until you don t get sick at all. Your strength will
increase, your senses will heighten and your metabolism will behave differently so you
won t age as quickly as other humans.
Her eyeballs started to cross as he read off the laundry list of bodily changes
resulting from sex with him. The so-called quick version was a lot to take in but,
thankfully, she understood it all. But when he was finished she still had questions.
What about blood? I won t, uh, will I&
No, you won t need blood but you may crave mine occasionally. However, I
require it. Unfortunately, vampires aren t perfect. My blood can t sustain sufficient
levels of hemoglobin so I have to ingest some blood. And I still have to eat lots of
protein to keep my muscle going. Can t get away from the need for calories.
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But what about garlic, silver? And I ve seen you walking around in the daylight
for as long as I ve known you.
Baby, if you mate with me, we have all the time we need to get into all this. My
need for you is beyond biological instinct, Mel. Just trust me. I won t ever do anything
to hurt you. And contrary to popular myth, you can t be turned. Even if you could, I
would never do such a thing if you didn t want it, okay? I want you to be my mate.
Now and forever.
Do vampires actually live forever? she wondered aloud.
No, just long lived and we ll have plenty of years together. Think about it, but
later. Right now, I have a gift for you to open.
But it s not Christmas yet, she squeaked as he hauled her up off the floor with so
little effort it amazed her. Guess those muscles weren t just for show after all.
Settled in his lap in front of the huge gaily decorated tree, Melaniece held, with
trembling fingers, a gold parchment envelope with a gold foil bow. She jumped when,
suddenly, the tree lights flickered then lit up the envelope in her hands as the power
surged on.
Go on, open it, he encouraged, his emerald eyes twinkling with mischief.
Carefully opening the glued flap so as not to tear the beautiful envelope, she eased the
contents out and gawked at the document that had been tucked inside. It was a
contract. A realtor s contract. Oh my god, the man had put his house in California up
for sale! What the& ?
Before she could form the thought, her question was answered. Out of his back
pocket he removed another envelope she hadn t noticed before. This one he opened
himself and handed her the papers inside.
Oh dear lord! Michael, what have you done? she gasped in disbelief, the papers
shaking in her trembling fingers.
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When I came here, Mel, I came prepared to do whatever was necessary to have
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