Page 73 of Petals and Fangs

“Yeah, yeah. Well, you're lucky that I feel safe with you, otherwise, I wouldn't even think about coming with you, wherever it is you are taking me,” she says, and my chest feels tight. I want to hold her in my arms again.

“I just want to keep you safe, Lily. I must keep you safe. It is among my biggest responsibilities right now.”

“Aren't you just the knight in shining armour,” she jokes.

“Something like that,” I smile, looking at her. Her hair is flowing in the wind and her skin is glowing, but her eyes are sleepy.

“What a day, really. I have always had the most boring life ever, I could swear. And then I met you and everything turned upside down. I'm still a little scared. I mean, vampires? Really?”

“Yes, vampires,” I say, and take a turn to the right.

“I'm going to need some time to get used to this. And you'll be there to help me,” she adds.

“Of course, I will be,” I answer.

“Are we there yet?”

“We're there. Patience, beautiful.”

“So, what's the deal with Demetrius, anyway? Is he some sort of vampire lord?”

“Something like that. It is starting to make sense because Perry, my attorney, is doing his best job trying to solve this. But I am going to need to deal with Demetrius face to face.”

“He is the one whose profile you showed me earlier today, right?”

“Sharp eyes. Yes, Lily, he is.”

“I knew it. I knew that I had seen him somewhere before. Those eyes are not easy to forget anyways.”

“He is messing with me.”

“You've told me that he is buying large quantities. Do you think he is re-selling your products?”

“I doubt that. My only guess is that he is not only buying for himself, but for a group of people. Vampires, just like him.”

“And you.”

“Yes, Lily. Just like me.”

“The only difference is that you are one of the good ones. I can see it in your face,” she says, slightly smiling at me. I suddenly feel a lot better about the whole situation.

“You think so?” I say, after a while of silence. It took me a moment to digest her words.

“Yeah. You have something that I can't describe. I feel that you are a good man.”

“Thank you. It means a lot to me,” I say, fighting back the urge to pull over the car and just kiss her.

“I know you won't hurt me.”

“I will never hurt you, Lily. I am not like the others.”

“I assume you mean Demetrius?” she asks. She is too curious, and she has every right to be.

“Yes. Him and his clan.”

“And how do I know that you won't turn into a bad vampire, someday?”

“Because you'll be by my side, helping me,” I answer, and I can't help but notice the smile that appears on her lips.

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