08/03/2026 05:01

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I knew that Damian needed to touch me, but I needed my hands free. Jean-Claude nodded. Once upon a time I'd begged Richard to show me his beast. I'd learned a long time ago that if something sounds too good to be true, it is.

I can't believe you just did that, I said. I didn't do it on purpose, I said. We need to look strong and not just for the vampires that might want this territory. You know I do, he said.