Embrace the Night

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"No!" There was a wealth of horror, of revulsion, in that single word of denial.
"That's why I came back, Sara. To protect you, if I can."

" Ifyoucan?"

Gabriel nodded. "She's a very old and very powerful vampire. I'm not sure I have the ability to thwart her."

Sara stared at him, more afraid than she had ever been in her life. If Gabriel, who was possessed of supernatural strength and power, wasn't sure he could protect her, what chance did she have?

Vampire. She loved Gabriel with her whole heart and soul, yet she knew she would rather be dead than become what Gabriel was, a man cut off from humanity, from God. She didn't want to live off the blood of others, to spend endless days in darkness. She wanted a home, a husband, children…

She began to shiver convulsively, and Gabriel drew her into his arms and held her tight. Though he made no conscious effort, he could read Sara's thoughts, and he quietly damned himself for not acquiescing to Nina's demands. He should have remembered how spiteful she could be. He should have done anything, promised anything, to temper her anger. Perhaps it wasn't too late…

"No!"

Startled, he glanced down at Sara to find her staring up at him, her wide blue eyes filled with jealousy. "Don't even think of going to that… that woman."

"It might be for the best, cara."

"No."

"Sara, she has the power to hypnotize others to do her will. If she manages to destroy me, you'll be at her mercy."

"I don't care. I won't let you go to her." Gabriel raised one black brow. " Youwon't let me?"

Sara shook her head. "You're mine now. I won't share you with her or any other woman." "Ah, my sweet Sara, what a tiger you are."

"I love you, Gabriel."

"Sara…"

"I know," she replied. "I know." And taking him by the hand, she led him into her bedroom and closed the door.

"Are you sure, cara?"