Page 45 of My Rules

My heart begins to race as fear runs through me.

I’ve heard whispers, of course, but I never knew if they were true.

He holds his hand up in a silent command, and the ropes that tie my hands fall to the ground.

Dear god.

No.

Please, no. I would rather be burned at the stake.

It’s Lazarus.

The most powerful vampire on earth.

And he’s here ... for me.

“What the fuck?” I whisper, wide eyed. “Vampire porn.” I scroll down the page in a panic. “Where’s the rest of it?” I keep scrolling.

“Oh, get fucked.” Henley pushes me out of the way and begins to use the mouse to scroll down. “What does he do?”

“I don’t know.” I snatch the mouse back.

“Please tell me he rails her.” Antony hovers over my shoulder, peering at the computer screen.

“Well, obviously . . . he must.”

“You reckon he’s got two cocks?” Ant asks.

“Hopefully.”

“Henley,” Juliet’s voice calls as she comes through the front door. “Where are you guys?”

I immediately flick the computer off, and we all stare at each other, rattled but intrigued, just wanting to read on.

Juliet walks into my office. “Hi.” She smiles all casually.

“Hi, Jules.”

“What are you guys doing?” She looks between us.

“Wedding stuff,” Henley lies.

“Oh, you guys are writing speeches?” she says hopefully.

Henley’s eyes flick to me, and I bite my bottom lip to hide my smile. “Something like that.”

Rebecca

OVERNIGHT MIRACLE SERUM

I read the label before I dip my finger into the jar and rub some onto my face. I’m freshly showered with a towel around my head. I’m in my pajamas and feeling very sorry for myself.

No sales. Not even one.

I mean, I don’t know what I expected, but the way Blake talked about it made it sound like it was easy.

Maybe my feet looked dry and old ... hmm.

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