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“Then I can agree to that. But what if I win?” he says, quirking a brow.
“If you win, you have your choice of whatever it is you wish.” Stacey adds. “But no biting, draining blood, or any other form of torture... please.”
Julian grins. “Agree.”
Stacey smiles wide. “Okay, let’s start. Never have I ever drunk blood from a person’s neck.” Her cheek raises in a smirk and I return it with my own. Julian, however, groans, lifts a finger and takes a drink of his water.
“All right, ladies, my turn,” Julian calls. “Never have I ever sunbathed.”
Stacey and I grunt in turn, each lift a finger and take a drink from our glasses.
It’s my turn and I think long and hard. There are so many things I could say, but only one that I’m more than positive would take out both of my competitors. As much as I hate to admit it in front of Julian, I know it’s the right choice.
“Never have I ever had... sex.” I practically whisper the word and regardless, my entire body heats in embarrassment.
“Ugh. You would pull out the big guns,” Stacey whines. Julian averts his eyes. They both drink.
It’s not like everyone doesn’t know. I was called out at the auction, but it’s more mortifying in this intimate situation. My cheeks are aflame, and I want to crawl under the table, but I don’t. Instead, I push down the humiliation and forge onward.
“I believe it’s your turn again, Stacey,” I say without looking at either of them.
“Never have I ever kissed a vampire,” she offers.
Stacey and I watch as Julian inevitably raises another finger and takes yet another swig of his drink.
“Story you want to share?” Stacey probes, smirking.
“No. Thank you.”
I’m not surprised that Julian has kissed another vampire. In fact, I’d be surprised if he hadn’t. I might be the only one in this entire room who has never even kissed another human. Well, outside of my parents and sister.
“Never have I ever been to an amusement park,” Julian admits, and both Stacey and I fall.
It’s my turn, and it occurs to me that Julian and Stacey are both on the line. Julian has admitted to kissing another vampire; surely he’s kissed a human at some point. And I would be floored if Stacey hasn’t kissed a bevy of boys.
Whispering, because no matter what, it’s embarrassing, I admit to them both, “I’ve never been French kissed by a human.”
“Are you freaking serious?” Stacey screeches. “Being a virgin is one thing, but you’ve seriously never even kissed a boy?”
My hand comes to my forehead, shielding my face from Julian and Stacey. Mortification sets in and takes root. I’m done with this game and ready to bolt.
“There’s nothing wrong with that, Marina,” Julian offers, only serving to make me feel like a bigger loser.
I’m about to jump into some lame explanation when I realize I’ve won.
“Unless one of you two is about to confess to never being kissed, I believe some fingers need to rise and some drinks need to be consumed.” A smirk overtakes my face. I get to leave this place for a little while. I’ve never been to New Orleans, and the idea has me damn near dancing.
“When can we go?” I ask Julian, hoping it’s soon.
“Next week,” he laughs, catching on to my excitement. “We’ll go into New Orleans for dinner. I’m sorry you won’t be joining us, Stacey.” She crosses her arms over her chest, sitting down in a huff of jealousy.
“None of those kisses or”—she clears her throat—“nights in the sack were worth it.”
I chuckle, feeling sorry that Stacey has to sit home while I’m out roaming the town with one of the best-looking men I’ve ever seen. She’s been through so much, it hardly seems fair.
“You can go, Stacey. I’ll stay back.”
She scrunches her nose and shakes her head.
