That's what vampires do, Kitten. We always come for what's ours, no matter the circumstances." Bones said.

What had started out as a game was now an open challenge, as well as a direct threat. Any further action would bear results, it was clear from the way his gaze smoldered into mine. In that way, it was like an optical erection.

You know, in addition to your mind-reading abilities, I may have absorbed some sluttiness from your blood.

You arrogant, overpublicized, showy old bat, what are you waiting for? Aren't you the king of all bogeymen? The legend children fear will devour them if they misbehave? Come on Vlad, live up to your reputation! If you can't burn to death one Egyptian vampire chained to a wall how did you ever drive the Turks from Romania?

I will never stop loving you. No one can change that. No matter what happens later, I’ll still love you.

I stretched out my hands as if to ward him off. “Not yet. I want to know what your end game is first.” Another flash of teeth, this time showing his fangs. “To have you screaming my name within the hour.

That's what vampires do, Kitten. We always come for what's ours, no matter the circumstances." Bones said.