Nothing else to it.So what if she’d drank both of them? Felt their warmth in her body? Their really ... really ... warm, thick blood. Felt their hea... on her fingertips, on her fangs, smelled their musk. Animals, wolves ... men.She shook her head, planted her palms against her eye sockets, and shook her head more until her hair was going everywhere. Grow up you big baby, and knock.She knocked, and waited, and trembled. It was a different fear than being chased by monsters, but a fear all the. Very satisfying thoughts." Me too. I don't quite know how to say this ... uhmmm ... These past few days ... they were very ... important to me. Something very nice happened. I'm not sure where it will go yet, but I want to find out. Are you OK with that?" he asked carefully."Brent, we had this discussion on Sunday morning. You know I do. Whatever happened, happened to both of us ... not just you. It was just as important to me ... believe me." Good ... I'm happy you still feel that way. I just. There was no one. No one, that is, until she noticed the thick black coat hanging from the coat hanger behind the door.The downstairs was empty so that only left the upstairs. She took a few steps before trying to look over the bannister. She headed for the main bedroom and pushed the door open before peering inside. She twisted her body to stare in the direction of the bed and gasped loudly when the sheets moved slightly.An innocent voice let out the tinniest squeal. “What kept you?”Emily. The alarm went off in the morning, a little earlier than normal. Laurie glanced around, realized where she was and curled back into me, ready to go back to sleep."Uh, uh, Little Girl. Time to get up."She didn't fuss, she got right out of bed as soon as I was out of the way. I guess she figured she'd given it a shot and lost."Do you have to use the bathroom?"She nodded."Well, you better get in there before Jack does."I was greeted by the smell of the fresh coffee as I walked her down the hall. I.