A WHISPER OF ETERNIT

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Zarabethnodded.

With a sigh of exasperation,Tracy pushed past the two vampires, pullingBryan with her. "I'm sorry," she whispered.

"Who are they?"Bryan asked.

"Just a couple of… of girls I met. They're friends of Dominic's." "Ah,"Bryan said, as if that explained everything.

Bryanbought their tickets and they went inside to find their seats.
Moments later, Petrina and Zarabeth slid into the two seats behind them.

Tracywas glad when the lights went down and the show started, though she found it difficult to concentrate on the movie, knowing there were two vampires sitting behind her. Now that she had sent Dominic away, she was no longer under his protection, making her fair game for the vampires. The thought sent a cold shiver down her spine. Even if she was still somehow under Dominic's protection,Bryan wasn't.

Tension seeped into her and by the time the movie was over, she was ready to shatter at the slightest touch.

She clung toBryan 's hand as they left the theater, acutely aware of Petrina and Zarabeth strolling along behind them, their heads close together.

What mischief were they planning?
"Hey, Trace, you all right?"Bryanasked. "Yes, sure, I'm fine."

"Are you cold?"
"No."

"You're shaking."
"Oh. I…"

Before she could come up with an explanation, Petrina and Zarabeth moved up beside them, one on either side.

"We've decided you should come to The Catacombs with us," Petrina said. "No, thanks," Tracy said, her hand tightening onBryan 's. "We have other plans."
"We won't take no for an answer," Zarabeth said.

" Petrina,"Tracy said, trying to keep her voice from shaking. "Not tonight."