Chapter 55

What? I stepped out of the shower sopping wet and butt naked. "Paul!"

He stalked out of the bathroom.

"Paul, will you please wait?"

He ignored me and continued walking.

I materialized in front of him and blocked the bedroom door. "Paul, please don't go like this. I didn't mean what I said."

His face was cold. He reached beneath the collar of his shirt until he was gripping the crucifix. He undid the clasp and handed it to me.

I took it. "I hear everything you're saying," I whispered. "I swear I do."

"Let me pass."

I stepped aside. "Paul, what can I do to make you stay?"

He reached to open the door. "You offer me that? Now?" His eyes swept my body. "When you smell like sex with another man, I mean, Vampire?"

I put my arms across my breasts and felt tears slip down my face. Tears? I didn't think I had tears. "I wasn't trying …" I shook my head in denial. "I mean, you asked me to make you my Second. I will if you stay."

He walked out the door.

"I'll turn you if you st