Body Against Mine

We made our way out of the castle. Once we were outside the gates, we walked through the apple orchard. I plucked an apple off a tree and brought it to my nose. It still surprised me that its fragrance was blood. I knew it would taste like blood as well. I bit into it, enjoying the flavor.

Dorian also picked an apple. He took a few bites.

"What does yours taste like?" I asked, curious.

He lifted an eyebrow. "Like an apple, of course." He winked.

"It does?"

"Yes, my love, it tastes like a sweet and juicy apple."

"If you say so." But I knew that was the magic of Sharra. All foods tasted like what you desired most.

He leaned in and kissed me.

As we strolled through the grove, I admired the blossoms floating along with the breeze. Dorian caught one, clutched it between his thumb and first finger, spun it, and then turned and stuck it behind my ear.

"Beautiful." He stroked my cheek.

I loved that he could make me forget I was the vampire queen. With him, I was a woman in love with a totally