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“Wait, you were married?”

I wait to hear the answer to this question. I guess, unlike wolves, vampires don’t mate for life. Just another reason that shows they have no loyalty to anybody, not even people they consider their mates.

“How’s the lumber business going?” the oldest gives her attention to Chayton.

He looks startled but answers her question.

“Uh, great. Business is good.”

“Don’t think I didn’t notice your subject change,” Liz chuckles. “We will talk about this later.”

The oldest cuts her eyes to Luna, but doesn’t reply. The conversation flows to other topics. Mostly, Luna and the bloodsucker reminisce about their youth. Or rather, Luna’s youth, since the vamp wasn’t actually a child.

Hearing all the things they got into and all the laughs they shared, I can understand why Luna thinks the leech is her friend. The bloodsucker has been running the long game on her. Making her think she’s the doting and protective best friend. However, I know that it’s all a charade. Not sure what game she’s running, but I’m sure it will soon come to light.

After I had filled my stomach and eaten all the food, I tossed my fork onto my plate.

“Luna, that food was delicious. And to think, I wouldn’t have gotten this had I not stopped by.”

The oldest vamp snorts across from me. I glare at her.

“Is something funny?” I ask, leaning forward on the table.

“No. Nothing at all,” she leans back in her chair.

Silence floats around us. A slow smile lifts my lips.

“I have to say, vamp. You look tired. Did you sleep well last night?”

“Like a baby,” she replies with a straight face.

“I didn’t,” the youngest says. “With all of that…ow.” She cries out again, glaring at her sister.

The way they look at each other makes me believe they are communicating silently. But vampires do not have the link through a pack bond like wolves.

“I slept well,” the youngest says turning back to the table.

“What the hell is that about?”Chayton asks.

I quickly fill him in on what happened last night. His laughter rumbles through my head.

“Damn, that’s brilliant. I wonder if they can do it again tonight. Maybe if they lack sleep long enough, they’ll leave.”

“I’ll let the guys know.”

“I guess I need to get these dishes cleaned up.” Luna stands to her feet.

“You have a seat,” the oldest vamp says. “I’ll wash the dishes. You did all the cooking.”

“Thank you.”

The vamp stands and piles the dirty dishes in her hand and takes them into the kitchen.

“Liz, you have to tell me the story of you and my sister getting out of that traffic ticket in high school.” Luna laughs as she goes into a story about speeding and an angry cop.

I take the time to go check on the other leech. I didn’t trust her alone in the house. Grabbing the remaining dishes off the table, I take them into the kitchen. She stiffens as soon as I walk in, even though her back is to me. I take pride in making her uncomfortable. Walking over to the sink, I dump all the dishes down in the water, causing soapy water to splash up on her.

“Oops,” I say mockingly.