“I’m no expert with females”—the othersrolled their eyes at that—“but I believe an attempted decapitation communicates theneed for some space.”

“She seemed to soften at that, but then she asked, "Has anything really changed?""I've learned I need to consult you in matters, lest you decapitate me.”

“Salem snorted. "The Vamp basically told her, 'I'm in a weird place in me life right now, and I need some space.' Of course, he told her that by pointing a bloody sword at her whilst bellowing, 'I forsake you!' in front of the whole kingdom.”

“I’ve got a fortune in gold. Ah, was that a flicker in your eye? Do you like me better now that you know I’m rich?” He curled his finger under her chin. “Because I’m all right with that.”

“Tell me, Lothaire, I want to know. Convince me why I should love you.”“Because any other female would!”

“And speaking of females, if I call you by one's name while my fangs are plunged deep in your neck, just run with it.”

“He swallowed. “Have you no modesty?” Never in his life had he encountered a female so quick to be naked. Of course, he’d never in his life encountered a female who should so utterly be naked at any chance.”