A WHISPER OF ETERNIT

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"I… I…"

Dominic took another step forward. "So young," he mused."So foolish." He smiled, revealing his fangs. "So very tasty."

"No!"Bryan tried to draw his gaze from the vampire's, tried to move, but his limbs refused to obey. He could only stand there, helpless, while the vampire circled him.

"Until tonight, you were only a nuisance," Dominic remarked. "Now, you are a threat."
"No. No, I'm not. Iwon't… won't tell… anyone. I swear."

Dominic laughed softly. "I have never known a mortal who could be trusted." "Stop it!"

Bryan's eyes widened at the sound of Kitana's voice.

"Shame on you, Dominic.There is no need to frighten the boy. In another moment, he will wet himself."
"In another moment, he would have been a midnight snack."

Again, her voice moved through the room. "He is mine. Have you forgotten that?" "I have forgotten nothing."

"Then release him and send him out to me."

It was then, with one vampire staring at him like he was nice, juicy steak and another waiting outside to slake her hellish thirst, thatBryan disgraced himself.

Dominic grimaced as the scent of urine filled the air. "Take him and welcome," he muttered, and with a wave of his hand, he released his hold on the boy. "Go," he said. "She is waiting for you."

Bryanshook his head. "No. If I'm…" He swallowed hard. "If someone's gonna kill me, then I'd rather it was you."

Dominic lifted one brow. "Indeed? And why is that?"

Bryan's cheeks turned a brighter shade of red. "I don't want to die at the hands of a woman."
Kitana'slaughter echoed off the walls. "Fear not, young man, I am not going to kill you." "There are worse things than death!"Bryan shouted. "Go away and leave me alone, you ghoul!"

Dominic snorted softly. "Make up your mind, young man. Do you want to die, or not?" Dominic lowered his voice. "But before you decide, you might think on this. Kitana is a lover without equal."

"Lover?"Bryanexclaimed. "She's not looking for a lover. She's looking for a meal."
"You can be both," Dominic said. "Now, go."