Embrace the Night

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body convulsing one last time.

For a long moment, he held her close, his face buried in the curve of her neck. Knowing he must be crushing her, he rolled onto his side, his body folding around hers, holding her close. Too soon, the dawn would be upon them. But for now, for this brief span of time, she was his to hold, and to love.

He stirred with the coming of dawn, and his movements awakened Sara. Propping herself up on one arm, she watched him dress.

"Where are you going?"

He made a vague gesture with his hand. "I need to find a new lair." "Stay."

"No."

"Why not?"

Why, indeed? She knew what he was; he had no need to hide himself from her.
"You can rest in here, as you did before."

"I would have your promise that you won't enter the room until nightfall."

She sat up, the covers tucked under her arms, and he thought how beautiful she looked, with her hair falling over her shoulders in glorious disarray, her lips slightly swollen from his kisses.

"Why?" Sara asked candidly. "Don't you trust me?"

His unflinching gaze met hers. "With my life, cara, but I would rather you didn't see me while I sleep."
Head cocked to one side, she regarded him curiously, wondering what he didn't want her to see. "Please, cara."

"Very well." She swung her legs over the edge of the bed and stood up, quickly gathering the clothing she would need for the day.

"Sara, be careful today. Nina could be in Paris. She might have summoned help. Keep the doors and windows locked. Don't open the door for anyone you don't know."

"I have a rehearsal this afternoon."

"Is Maurice picking you up?"
A flush rose to her cheeks. "Yes."

"Good. Stay close to him. Be sure he brings you home."