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Chapter Twenty
“Is someone going to tell me what’s going on?” I asked cautiously.
Jack looked at me as if realizing I was still in the room for the first time. He walked over, took the seat next to me, and then took my hand. Drake took the other one. There are no words that would even remotely touch on the impact my body had when those two held my hands. The closest thing to it would be to say it was like a bolt of erotic lightning surged through me.
I visibly shuddered. Jack released my hand. Drake did not.
“I want you to tell me all about this boy, Mark,” Jack said firmly.
“Why don’t you like him?” I asked again.
“How did you meet him?” Drake interjected.
“He’s always been around for as far back as I can remember. We grew up together,” I replied. “I don’t understand. I told you I was engaged...”
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When I awoke I was lying on my bed in my room, the sun was shining, and there was a pile of new clothes on the chair next to me. Aunt Jenny was bustling around the room tidying up what didn’t need to be tidied since I’m an obsessive compulsive neat freak. It was clear she was just looking for something to keep her occupied while she nervously waited for me to rejoin the world.“Good morning,” I yawned.“Good afternoon,” she replied with a smile.“What time is it?” I asked.“Somewhere around three o’clock, I think,” she said as she fidgeted with the tie backs of my draperies.“You went shopping?” I asked.“Without you… I know, but I only picked up a few things. You can get the rest yourself when you’re ready. I just didn’t think you wanted to go shopping when you had nothing to wear shopping,” she chuckled.
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He traveled longer and farther than he’d ever traveled while carrying me in his arms. Instead of stopping abruptly as he had in the past, he gradually slowed, giving my body the opportunity to adjust. As a result, when he finally landed us on top of a majestic Canadian mountain I was able to enjoy stable legs that allowed me to walk about immediately. I stood still, waiting for the purging of my stomach to begin. To my surprise and delight, I felt a little nauseous, but nothing came forth.He took me by the hand and pulled me along behind him. I noticed his breathing was a bit labored. Another fallacy uncovered. Vampires eventually get tired.When we reached a large flat surfaced boulder positioned securely against the mountainside, he pressed on it lightly and it swung open. With my hand in his, he led me down a long underpass until we reached the other side. My breath caught in my throat at the vision of beauty be
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It was my intention to never leave Jack’s rooms again. The thought of facing his staff after the show we’d provided them was mortifying. I did, however, put my clothes on. I didn’t want his staff coming in to clear things up and see me lounging around in Jack’s robe like some hired prostitute. Perhaps if they saw me dressed and well-coiffed they’d forget about my wanton display.From the size and number of rooms in his suite, I guessed he occupied the majority of the third floor; if not all of it. Jack had a wonderful array of books in the small library that was part of his rooms. I helped myself to a Jane Austin novel and headed to a light and airy sitting room I’d noticed while exploring. I selected a large floral tapestry overstuffed chair that was positioned next to the floor to ceiling window and settled in for a good read.I was about to start the third chapter of Pride and Prejudice wh
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It took Mark and his troop a few more hours to reach us. The soothing effects of the brandy wore off just before he marched into the courtyard. My body was so tense I could barely move to greet him. Grateful for their presence, I positioned myself between Jack and Drake for support and comfort.Without any pretense of civility, Mark immediately cut to the quick.“You have something of mine. I’ve come to get it back,” he said in a demanding and arrogant tone.“It is a human being, brother,” Drake hissed.“Don’t call me brother. You’re nothing more than an embarrassment to me,” Mark said.“I should think it would be the other way around,” I bellowed. I was suddenly angry on Drake’s behalf. “Most bastards would be grateful to be acknowledged by their legitimate sibling.”Drake placed his hand over mine and squeezed. I wasn’t sure
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