A WHISPER OF ETERNIT

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Tracystood. "Where are you going?"

It was a foolish question, one he did not bother to answer.

She bit down on the corner of her lower lip. If she wouldn't oblige him, then he would find someone who would. "Should you go out? I mean… is it safe?"

"I have no choice."

"Can't you wait until you're stronger?" "I will not get stronger unless I feed."
"But…"

"Tracy,mi mejor querida , if we are to have any life together, you must accept me for what I am.You need not join me if you cannot, but I cannot change what I am, nor would I."

"I don't want you to go out. Not tonight. Not until you're stronger." His gaze narrowed on her face. "Are you saying what I think you are?"

In lieu of an answer, she drew the neck of her sweater down,then turned her head away, giving him access to her throat.

Taking her by the hand, Dominic led her to the sofa. Sitting, he drew her down beside him and slipped his arm around her shoulders.

"Relax, querida. You know I will not hurt you." He placed a finger over her lips. "Do notworry, I will take only a little."

She turned to face him again. "Will a little make you stronger? As strong as you were?" "No, but it will ease the pain."

"I never knew vampires could feel pain."

"Vampire senses are more intense than those of mortals. We feel everything more keenly.Pleasure. And pain."

"Take what you need, Dominic."
"Tracy, I do not want to force you."

"You're not." Leaning toward him, she turned her head to the side and gazed at the fire in the hearth. "I want to do this for you."

Murmuring to her in a language that sounded familiar even though she did not understand the words, he stroked her cheek with the back of his hand. She felt his lips against her throat as he kissed the sensitive skin behind her ear, felt the heat of his breath as his mouth trailed moist kisses down her neck. Her heart