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“The truth is I don't even know. This is all news to me,” he replies.

“So, you two have a history?”

“No, Lily. It is my first time seeing this freak,” he turns his gaze towards me, his face is full of shocked.

“Are you telling me the truth, Ethan? Because if you are not, you should tell me. There's no way I am letting myself get involved in a mess like this,” I say.

“You shouldn't have to let yourself get involved with me then,” he says.

“What are you saying, Ethan? Is this all some sort of a game to you? This isn't a joke. I don't ever regret being with you.”

“I wish it was just a joke, Lily. But unfortunately, it is not.”

“So, what's the next move? If he's after you, what is your plan?”

“We need to stop him.”

“How are we going to do that, Ethan? He's a freaking vampire. We are just two humans,” I pause for a second, and glance at him. He is trying so hard to hide his laugh.

“Say that again?”

“No. I am a human and you're a vampire, and no, I'm not going to let you deal with this alone.”

“Lily, please. You can't say things like that. Don't give me any ideas,” he says as his eyes travel all over my body.

“What kind of ideas?”

“Lily,” he says, and I know he wants me. I can sense it.

“Tell me. What is the kind of ideas you have in mind?” I tease him as I get up and walk towards him.

“You can't even begin to imagine what I have in mind, Lily. I am just happy you are here; safe and all mine,” he says, and wraps his arms around my waist.

“What are you thinking, Ethan? I don't understand. Is there a reason why he is after you?”

“I wish I could answer that. He must be after something,” he says, his hands traveling to my neck, caressing me.

“He is clearly after the company and its drugs.”

“You know, he is not the first vampire to be after me,” he says.

“I figured,” I reply, my body melting under his touch.

“Come on, you can’t stay here anymore.”

Chapter 16

Ethan

“Where are you taking me?” Lily asks, for the tenth time already. She has no idea where we are going.

I don't think I can bear to leave her alone now. Not only does she know what kind of creature I really am, but I couldn't be away from her either. Especially when Demetrius is roaming the city.

“Somewhere unique,” I reply, hand on the steering wheel of my car.

“You have a thing for not answering questions, I suppose,” she rolls her eyes, and looks outside the window.

“I have a thing for not giving away all the answers right away. I like the thrill of mystery. And you should, too.”

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