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prison,” she promised. Holding up a palm, she silenced his attempt to interrupt. “This is the last straw. Just no.”
“Maybe we should get Kade. We need to strategize what’s gonna happen next. He says you’re not feeling well.”
“I’m fine,” she insisted. “I’m not sitting at home while that psychopath comes after me. That’s why you’re here, isn’t it, Tony? You and I both know what he’s planning. He’s coming after me. And he’s got the contacts to do it.”
“Okay, yeah. But Syd, I still think you oughta stay here and let Kade protect you. What I mean to say is that you look great.” He stammered over his words. “Aw shit…it’s just with you not being able to eat right.”
“I’ve got options. I fed last night.”
“Yeah, but Kade said that might not work in the long term.”
“Goddammit, I’m so sick of this.” She walked away from Anthony and stared out the atrium doors. With a heavy sigh, she continued. “Look, I know what I did isn’t the perfect solution, but it worked. Besides, there isn’t any other way. I’m stuck. I can’t bite donors without hurting them.”
“Maybe you just need a little help. I can help,” he suggested, his hand on his chest.
“If you really could, I swear I’d let you, but so far, nothing has changed. I can’t feed like Kade does. I have to just learn how to live like this. There is no other choice.”
Anthony knew better than to argue with her. If Kade was right, she’d crash sooner or later. And when her world came crumbling apart, he planned on being there for her and Kade.
Chapter Seven
Kade estimated that Sydney would only make it through a few more hours before needing more blood. Unless a vampire was mated to a human, the reality was that one couldn’t survive an immortal life relying on one donor. He knew Sydney had acquired Mya’s contact information, convinced she’d forever feed from her. But siphoning was a temporary solution to a complex problem. A vampire couldn’t function independently if they relied on others to prepare the blood.
Kade was certain he’d made the right decision by asking Anthony to help Sydney. He’d sensed Anthony’s arousal as soon as he’d presented the idea. Her partner had happily agreed, confirming what Kade had always suspected; Anthony desired Sydney. Still unsure of how to broach the topic with Sydney, he considered that it might be best to wait until she showed signs of hunger. At that point, she might be more willing to accept his proposal.
One thing had become clear since his conversation with Anthony; locating and killing Pat Scurlock was a priority. While vampire activities were generally under his tight control, a small element of unrest always existed. Kade had contacted P-CAP, making them aware of the escape and potential supernatural involvement. When he’d spoken with Logan, the Alpha had assured him that his pack would alert him if they heard of any suspicious activity going down on the streets.
A knock at the door interrupted his thoughts. He shoved out of his chair, making his way toward the foyer. He opened the front door, and Luca’s stern expression met his. Dominique, who’d become Luca’s security assistant, followed. While she’d never intentionally hurt an innocent human, she’d proven herself deadly on many occasions. Kade shook his head when he caught sight of her skin-tight black catsuit and over-the-knee boots. Her red hair had been twisted up high on her head into a ponytail. If there ever had been a vampire who reveled in her race, it was her.
“Come in.” Kade gestured for them to enter.
“You talk to Logan?” Luca began.
“Yes. They’re going to keep a strong presence in the city,” Kade replied.
“How is Sydney doing?” Dominique asked.
“She’s doing better today.” Kade hesitated. “She fed last night.”
“Siphon donor.” She sniffed with contempt. “It’s weak.”
“I’m with her on that one,” Luca added.
“Yes, I
“Maybe we should get Kade. We need to strategize what’s gonna happen next. He says you’re not feeling well.”
“I’m fine,” she insisted. “I’m not sitting at home while that psychopath comes after me. That’s why you’re here, isn’t it, Tony? You and I both know what he’s planning. He’s coming after me. And he’s got the contacts to do it.”
“Okay, yeah. But Syd, I still think you oughta stay here and let Kade protect you. What I mean to say is that you look great.” He stammered over his words. “Aw shit…it’s just with you not being able to eat right.”
“I’ve got options. I fed last night.”
“Yeah, but Kade said that might not work in the long term.”
“Goddammit, I’m so sick of this.” She walked away from Anthony and stared out the atrium doors. With a heavy sigh, she continued. “Look, I know what I did isn’t the perfect solution, but it worked. Besides, there isn’t any other way. I’m stuck. I can’t bite donors without hurting them.”
“Maybe you just need a little help. I can help,” he suggested, his hand on his chest.
“If you really could, I swear I’d let you, but so far, nothing has changed. I can’t feed like Kade does. I have to just learn how to live like this. There is no other choice.”
Anthony knew better than to argue with her. If Kade was right, she’d crash sooner or later. And when her world came crumbling apart, he planned on being there for her and Kade.
Chapter Seven
Kade estimated that Sydney would only make it through a few more hours before needing more blood. Unless a vampire was mated to a human, the reality was that one couldn’t survive an immortal life relying on one donor. He knew Sydney had acquired Mya’s contact information, convinced she’d forever feed from her. But siphoning was a temporary solution to a complex problem. A vampire couldn’t function independently if they relied on others to prepare the blood.
Kade was certain he’d made the right decision by asking Anthony to help Sydney. He’d sensed Anthony’s arousal as soon as he’d presented the idea. Her partner had happily agreed, confirming what Kade had always suspected; Anthony desired Sydney. Still unsure of how to broach the topic with Sydney, he considered that it might be best to wait until she showed signs of hunger. At that point, she might be more willing to accept his proposal.
One thing had become clear since his conversation with Anthony; locating and killing Pat Scurlock was a priority. While vampire activities were generally under his tight control, a small element of unrest always existed. Kade had contacted P-CAP, making them aware of the escape and potential supernatural involvement. When he’d spoken with Logan, the Alpha had assured him that his pack would alert him if they heard of any suspicious activity going down on the streets.
A knock at the door interrupted his thoughts. He shoved out of his chair, making his way toward the foyer. He opened the front door, and Luca’s stern expression met his. Dominique, who’d become Luca’s security assistant, followed. While she’d never intentionally hurt an innocent human, she’d proven herself deadly on many occasions. Kade shook his head when he caught sight of her skin-tight black catsuit and over-the-knee boots. Her red hair had been twisted up high on her head into a ponytail. If there ever had been a vampire who reveled in her race, it was her.
“Come in.” Kade gestured for them to enter.
“You talk to Logan?” Luca began.
“Yes. They’re going to keep a strong presence in the city,” Kade replied.
“How is Sydney doing?” Dominique asked.
“She’s doing better today.” Kade hesitated. “She fed last night.”
“Siphon donor.” She sniffed with contempt. “It’s weak.”
“I’m with her on that one,” Luca added.
“Yes, I
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