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“Um, and we get on it just like that? Without any TSA or passport control?” I asked.
“If you want, I can offer you a personal TSA pat down.”
Chapter 11
The interior of the plane took me by surprise. It looked more like a glamorous living room than a typical airplane. The black leather seats and couches with dark wood armrests looked pristine. And next to each side in the sitting area stood bottles of champagne in a rose color and a small golden bowl holding wrapped candy. Based on their color, I supposed it had to be berry flavored. The massive windows would probably convince anyone outside was but a movie screen. The subtle aroma of perfume spread across the entire area, combined with a tinge of frankincense. The low ambient light slowly started to calm my nerves after the recent car chase.
“Take a seat, Milady,” said the flight attendant, who apparently knew me. She wore a black uniform with a red silk scarf around her neck. I wondered if the woman was one of their own or a hypnotized human. I hesitated to move, but Gabriel gave me a nudge by placing his hand at my waist.
I took a seat on the loveseat couch next to Gabriel. “Is the flight attendant one of yours, or is she a human?” I asked.
“I would never bring a human up in the air. Our society is proud to include all sorts of professions, but we rarely mix species.”
“What about me?” I asked. “I’m human. They’re probably struggling to sit next to me.”
“What movie inspired you to come to such a conclusion? Many years ago, when famine was indeed an issue for my subjects, a human’s precarious life would’ve been a matter of discussion. Now we have systems in place to avoid unnecessary contact with humans in the wild.”
“You mean to say vampires do not go hunting for human blood?”
“Some still do. Especially in remote places where our societal norms haven’t reached yet.”
“So, where do vampires get blood?”
“At the grocery store.”
“No way.”
“It doesn’t resemble your regular supermarket. Though a common misconception, vampires do not need to feed whenever they see a hot-blooded individual in front of them. And since we have only one product we are interested in, our stores are usually camouflaged as pizza huts or donut shops. A brethren will always recognize another.”
“You mean to say vampires are not enthralled by blood?”
“Oh, we definitely are, but we do our best to control our urges.” Gabriel enveloped an arm around my back.
“Are you also interested in my blood?” I peered at him.
Gabriel paused while gazing at me. “Since the day you returned.”
“What? You’ve been struggling not to bite me since then?”
“When one becomes a vampire, all our senses become stronger. Sight…” He traced his finger on my temple. “Hearing…” His finger moved to my ear. “Smell…” He traced his finger above my lips. “Touch…” His hand cupped my chin. “And lastly, taste…” He gave me a short kiss. The most delectable short kiss ever.
Gabriel didn’t have to use his entrancing powers. I was already mesmerized by his eyes, lips, voice, and body. Well, pretty much everything.
“Then I should be more careful and not get a scratch or something,” I said.
“You shouldn’t worry about it much. We’re all used to human blood by now,” Gabriel said and raised his eyes toward the door.
“Sire, we commenced our journey as soon as we found out. Excuse the delay,” said Troy upon entering the plane.
“Do not fret, Troy. I had Milady to keep me company.”
Though small, I sensed a sigh of relief coming from Troy. Gabriel must be a strict ruler but had become mellower since my arrival.
“I have ordered the fulfillment of your request. They were given to the plane handlers.”
“Very well, Troy. Take a seat,” Gabriel said.
Troy, plus two other staff members, a man, and a woman, took a seat close to Gabriel.
