A WHISPER OF ETERNIT

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She glided toward him across the dark green velvet lawn, as regal as any queen who had ever lived. Her waist-length red hair flowed over her shoulders, shimmering like wildfire in the silvery light of a full moon. She had not changed since he had last seen her. Her skin was still pale and perfect, her eyes the deep green of pure jade. She wore a long gown of ruby-red silk that clung to her slender form, emphasizing every voluptuous curve.

"Dominic." She held out a pale, slender hand.

" Kitana."He took her hand in his, noting its warmth as he brushed his lips across her skin, which was almost translucent. "What brings you here?"

She lifted one shoulder in a graceful shrug. "I was bored."

"How did you find me?" A foolish question, but one he could not resist asking. She looked up at him with an indulgent smile. "Did you think I would not?"
"I did not think you would bother after so many years."

Her laughter was soft, musical, yet he heard the hard edge beneath it. "What is time to us? I have always known where you were, Dominic St. John. How could I not when my blood runs in your veins?"

"Why are you here?"

"I told you. I am bored."

"Surely you do not expect me to entertain you?"

"But of course. I have never been in this part of the world before. It is quite lovely. I should like to see more of it."

"I am afraid I cannot spare the time."

"Really?What is it that keeps you so busy?" She glanced at the house, her gaze resting momentarily on one of the second-story windows. "Is it possible you have found that woman yet again?"

"And if I have?"

Again, the sound of her laughter filled the air. "Really, Dominic, do you never tire of pursuing that little mortal through the ages? It should be obvious, even to you, that she does not want what you have to offer."

"This time she will be mine." "Really?What makes you think so?"
"Have you come here to make trouble for me?" She pouted prettily. "Is that what you think?"