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"I would have if I’d been conscious I’ so hts since Murphy had returned to the cottage by the river Six nights since Jean’s blood had been spilled The word had gone out to both of the Frenchh the Dutch wereDesmarais property in Marseilles,territorial rights Murphy, having killed Jean Desht to claim his territory, but Anne knew herpart of France

Ge what she could to protect Jean’s children, but none were old enough or strong enough to hold their sire’s city They would have to seek protection elsewhere

More iressively about any ships co from Greek-controlled ports on the Black Sea Inspections were increased Elixir was seized

Sadly, so werethe infected humans, there had been found a few anomalies whose health had not been infected Huularly A Elixir had found a thin thread of hope

Murphy rolled over and put an ar his face into her neck "If I promise not to bite you, will you let me stay?"

Anne tried not to tense, but she was terrified of infecting him

"Murphy, your sire is dead"

"I know"

"If I infected you--"

"I have three living children," he ’s blood has also proven effective And it’s about time that lot proved their usefulness But it doesn’tto bite you while you’re infected You’re going to the doctor Ge to perforive you new blood, and you will be fine"

Anne knew nothing was guaranteed, but she didn’t protest She needed to believe she would live as ?" she asked

"You s her neck

"Don’t!"

"I won’t" He kissed her neck and pressed his body against hers "I understand the lure of it though"

"I hate that it works," she said softly "For the past few nights, I’ve woken feeling wonderful No burn in er The relief, Patrick… I can’t describe it If it wouldn’tyour mind, I cannot"

"I’er"

His ar yourself"