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He dropped a soft kiss on her cheek “Noe’re really screwed”

Chapter Eighteen

More time slipped by and Christmas drew near

“Do de

Davian had been gone for two nights to deal with military matters he’d been secretive about and Sheena had kept her coht lined, silk drapes to cover the s of the cottage so she could be there during the day

The sapphire in the bedroo color and richness to the cozy space; for the living room, however, Sheena had selected a softer ice-blue that created a light, airy alass panes The vampire had exceptional taste

Regarding Jade’s question, she said in her sophisticated accent, “Some do Depends on the occasion For example, Halloas always a favorite, pre-war We could be out and about that night, and the ones surrounding it, without anyone batting an eye at us”

“But you look nor insanely beautiful and absolutely flawless”

She laughed “I am not without flaws, I assure you But i way For most demons, anyway The vampires and the shifters Immortals such as Davian”

Jade’s heart fluttered “Now that is perfection personified”

Sheena scoffed “Sure, if you like all that brawn and outrageous height I prefer a little less sinew and so on tiptoe”

“Not h that sounded drea, yes But sexy as hell”

Her new friend studied her with a curious look in her ee, don’t you?”

Jade gave this question serious consideration Then she said, “When my parents were alive, we had so many adventures My father was cautious, of course, but he taught my mother and I to defend ourselves, so he worried less about us That made it possible for us to enjoy short expeditions and try new things After they died…”

She glanced around the room that had once been theirs Hers was on the opposite side of the living room, but it didn’t have a fireplace, so she’d moved into this space when she was thirteen It’d taken her two full years to cross the threshold without breaking down in tears