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Yes, yes. She was a dirty bitch of a witch.So what?People who played nice never got ahead in life, and she wasn’t about to lose the perfect man—dedicated, smart, and the kind of handsome that only came around once in a blue moon. Of course, the thing she loved most about Damien was his deadly nature.
A true weapon for a woman like me to have in her arsenal.She was not about to lose him to another. This was her second chance at getting everything she’d ever wanted.
First things first, though: Willa had overheard Damien chatting with that MF bitch on the plane about how Cimil had given Damien an ultimatum.
Treacherous goddess! Luckily, I am slier than her!Willa would first ensure Damien brought this vampire back to LA. Then Damien would choose her, of course. After, he would help her build the empire she’d always dreamed of. With herself in charge, of course.
No need to marry dukes or kings in this day and age.Women could own land, run companies, and even have children on their own. No one cared! She was going to have it all: an army of slaves, money, mansions, lovers, and power. And with Damien by her side, she’d crush anyone who got in her way.
First, I will meet with this vampire. I will convince him to leave this jungle with Damien.
Willa returned to the village to wait for her opportunity to get Maxton alone.
MF walked with Maxton up the steep trail leading to his lair high above the mountain. It felt like her insides were about to melt.
He is so hot!From the first moment she saw him, his smoldering jungle-green eyes had punched right through her and sucked the thoughts right from her head. Then there were his beautiful supple lips and shiny dark hair down to his shoulders. He reminded her of a Spanish prince with his deep olive skin and fine features.
I could look at him all day. She sighed, listening to his deep voice. He had just a hint of an accent, like a man who’d seen the world, lived everywhere, but belonged nowhere. He just screamed cultured, educated, and fearless. Also, a little out of step with the world, but she could fix that.
Sigh… What I wouldn’t give to spend my life looking at him.How was it that this exquisite man had lost the will to live? If only he could get out of his head, he might see what she saw: a world filled with possibilities.
Sure, some things would never change. There would always be taxes, stupid people—very good vampire eats—and not enough hours in the day to sew, read, and chase off creatures who urinated on one’s doorstep. But the world had changed a lot since Maxton had gone into hiding centuries ago. Cars, for example. Cars were cool. No more walking for hours or having to get on a horse. With a car you could just hop in and travel long distances or simply run to the store.
Oh, and snacks!Not that he ate solid food, but even he would be amazed by the selection at the store. Mini pizzas, tamales, cheese balls, chocolate-covered nuts and berries.
I think I’m hungry.The food in this village sucked.Roasted pigs and weird fruit. Bleh.
And what would Maxton think if he rode in a plane? Or went to an amusement park? Or Damien’s shop?
Christ, the mall! So many suits in every fabric and color imaginable!If Maxton would just give the world a chance, she could get to know him better. He could get to know her.
This instant attraction has to mean something.So did the fact that this vampire had survived the Great Explosion intact.
I wonder how.Had the Universe spared him for her? Was that why she felt so incredibly light-headed in his presence?
MF smiled politely as Maxton rambled on about a group of explorers who’d once wandered near his lair. They’d been looking for the Fountain of Youth.
“I tied them all to trees and made each watch as I dragged their intestines from their belly buttons. It was very entertaining.”
MF chuckled politely. “I’ll bet.”Please look at me. Please open your eyes. I’m way more interesting than your stupid torture stories. “You know what I think, Maxton? Not that we know each other well, but I think you’d really benefit from blowing this pop stand. There’s a whole new world outside this jungle, waiting for you. And if you wanted some company, you could, oh, I don’t know, consider starting your own family?”
“Family?”
“Yeah. You know? You, the master, plus an adorable female subordinate.” MF patted a pigtail. “Perhaps you’d like a few wayward love-sucking demons who enjoy traveling, too?”
“A coven? With pets? Never. I am a solitary creature.” He huffed.
“I just think if you took the time to—”
“This is where we must part ways.” He stopped and looked down his nose at her.
“Sorry?”
He pointed to a line of stones cutting across the path. “This is where my territory begins.”
“Oh.” She blinked. “Are you saying I’m not welcome?”
Suddenly, the ground shook.Wow. That’s a new vampire power.“Are you serious?”
