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"You in a private roohed a quiet snort "You’re acting like a jealous boyfriend" When he didn’t respond I leaned forward and satift Pernis was the only one as supposed to drink fro to give vials of hter "I don’t knohy they’d want Aiden to drink frolass up and e for the bottle for a refill

"Gwen, Spirit Walkers are rare People are going to do try and take advantage of that…of you Being able to control the spirit world is a power so everyone of some kind of lare

Dorian leaned back in the chair, resting his arms on the armrest as a sly smile spread across his lips He motioned with his head and said, "Come over here and I’ll show you my motive"

My eyes fell to his broad shoulders, down to his strong chest, to his belt buckle and further still His legs were spaced apart, enough roo another drink, I stared at the rack of DVDs across the rooht; I didn’t need another one playing with et that fantasy out of your head right now Not going to happen, buddy"

"I want all of you and everything that entails I thought I’ve nored him and took another drink of my merlot My body hu our little make-out session, and then the VC had s earlier If I wasn’t careful, I would end up turning to Dorian to end the torture After bonding with Aiden, everytoo because I was horny as hell

"What did you find out on your vacation?" I asked, taking another drink

"You wouldn’t believe me," Dorian said

I swiveledin that relaxed position, perfectly inviting I could seeonto his lap and… Daame of keep away should be punishable by death

"Try me" I took another drink to ease the dryness of lass On refill nuainst the soft cushion of the sofa and watched Dorian For crying out loud, could the man at least have the decency to have one physical flaw, one that I could focus on and smack my lust aith?

"You’re too perfect," I heardout loud My cheeks warmed either fro its job and turningaway

Dorian laughed "That’s the nicest thing you’ve ever said to me"

"It was et"

"Well, you’re not getting any of this" I signaled to my body with a wave of my hand

"Yes, you’ve made that abundantly clear," Dorian deadpanned "But that doesn’t stop you fro the shit out of ive you the real thing?"

Was it hot in here, or was that the wine? "Stop distracting me What did you find out when you left to wherever?"

Dorian shook his head in exasperation "It’s going to sound like a pick-up line"

"The reason you can’t see when I’ll die will sound like a pick-up line? Considerhas rules?"

I nodded

"It turns out I’nored my sarcasm "The Fates have obstructed my view of your life because…"

"Because…?" I drawled

"Because of how I feel" His voice was a whisper, but I had heard it loud and clear We watched each other for a few ain

"They’re afraid I’ll favor you and not collect your soul when the ti it with another drink "So Death is sweet on s I suppose"

"Get over yourself," Dorian teased "You’re a hot piece of ass and that’s it"

I couldn’t hideall ofit entails was just a line? And the Fates’ declaration rong?" I laughed, standing up and heading into the kitchen for another bottle of wine "Tell h that Dorian would hear ?"

"About this they are," he said right behind ot over the initial shock, I becaripped the side of the counter and I remained still, afraid if I turned around Dorian wouldhe would

His hands slid upthe he the wine see it off, Dorian placed my coat on the counter beside us He sweptmy neck As he pressed a kiss in the crook, flashbacks of tonight visited er and lust overwhel the effects of the vale" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-7451196230453695" data-ad-slot="9930101810" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>