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about? " She would have never dreamed of fighting with her sister.
    " We do not always see the world in the same respect . " He glanced at her. " He would not approve of us meeting like this. "
    " Well, it is forbidden. " She smiled and he returned the grin.
    " Aye, so it is, but he would make a grand production of my falling from grace. He takes great pleasure in pointing out my faults to our father and more so if I am punished for my actions. "
    " I do not believe I would like this brother of yours . "
    He laugh ed , a deep chortle vibrating from his chest. " Then you shall never meet him, " he pledged and gave her hand a gentle squeeze.
    The hours seemed to slip by as the sky darkened , revealing the stars like twinkling jewels. " I do not want this night to end. " She turned toward him and was glad to see the longing in his eyes echoed her own.
    " If we are careful, we can plan another evening such as this . "
    Her lips curved and she could not stop the bubbling laugh escaping her.
    " I have amused you in some way? " The dark wings of his eyebrows lifted .
    " Aye. I never thought I would fancy a Twilight tryst and here I am longing for the hours to slip away so I may join you again for another. "
    His hand caressed her cheek with a soft touch that made her shudder with longing. He didn ' t make her wait, but leaned down and pressed his lips to hers in a soft kiss . " The day will prove painful as I lay in wait to meet you again. "
    They stayed in each other ' s company until the sky threatened their visit with the dawning of a new day. Bram secured their horses and led her mount to her. Her mare proved skittish and rebelled against Bram ' s hold.
    " It is all right. " She tried to calm the mount with soothing words. As she stepped closer, the horse twisted away from Bram and reared upon its hind legs. Her feet froze. The horse would have trampled her, but Bram swooped in, gathering her in his arms. He brought her to safety a few feet away from her horse ' s dancing hoo ve s.
    She clutched his forearms. " It amazes me how fast you can move. " She glanced at her horse , snorting in triumph over its escape from Bram ' s hold.
    " Not fast enough it would seem. " His gaze landed on her arm. A long gash from her elbow to the lower underside of her arm oozed with blood. Bram ' s teeth lengthened and his eyes turned dark, the rims deep red.
    " Are you okay? " she asked, wondering if he could control his urge to take her blood.
    He forced a smile and nodded his reassurance . He bent down and tore the hem of her gown to wrap her wound. " The gash is not life threatening, but make sure you wash it well when you arrive home. " His hands were gentle as he wrapped the cloth over the wound. He hesitated before he was finished.
    " What is it? "
    He met her gaze. " Camden mentioned something to me before I headed out to meet you tonight. " His brows furrowed in thought.
    Her hand touched his, drawing his attention. " Camden, the male wedded to my sister? "
    He nodded. " Aye. Blood heals us. We drink the essence for strength. "
    She wasn ' t sure what he was trying to say. " I know this. "
    " Hmm, aye. But what if you took my blood. Maybe it would make you stronger. "
    " We are not blood drinkers, Bram. " She longed for Bram to take her blood, the intimacy of it warmed her, but the thought of her returning the favor made her shudder.
    " Perhaps you would not have to drink it. " His gaze lingered on her and his lips pursed together as if he was gauging his next words with careful consideration. " Would you let me try something? "
    She shook her head. " I am sorry, but I do not think I could stomach drinking your blood. Please understand. "
    " I do. " He removed his dagger from his sheath.
    She was about to ask him what he was about to do, but before the words could leave her lips, he brought the sharp edge of the knife down, slicing his palm. She let out a gasp. " Bram, what are you doing? "
    " I want to try an experiment. If you will allow