Um. This isn’t erm…’ I interrupted, spotting he was uncomfortable. ‘Simon – take your time. It’s not going anywhere else.’ He stopped, g...inned that grin at me thankfully, took a breath and started again. ‘I’d like to meet you in the union bar before the ball, Kate, and I’d love to buy you a drink if you’ll meet me there.’ ‘Are you trying to ask me for a date?’ I asked, one eyebrow arched quizzically as I looked into his emerald eyes (and I couldn’t believe I hadn’t noticed those before!). I. Usually they disappear for the blood moon and we see no sign of them until a few days after.”The lack of wolves might have been sign of Voguel nearby, but I would have to ask Janet once the Patron’s representative had left.“Well, I will be off,” Sebastian said with a smile. “I will talk to the Patron and have an answer for you by morning meal tomorrow. Please do enjoy your day in our town and I hope that your endeavors prove fruitful today.”We shook hands and he made his way out of the stable. She couldn’t get enough of this man! Ever since he had moved in she knew she had to have him. He was a perfect specimen of manhood compared to the pathetic loser she had married. She would have left long ago if it weren’t for the fact that he had the house and the gullibility to do what- ever she asked. He worked like a dog all day while she was able to pursue her fantasies. It was the perfect set up! Amber used to fulfill her needs with the occasional delivery boy or service. I'm tired. Tired of it all. Cynical and I'm sick of the corruption of my soul. It's a dark, shitty city in a world that's increasingly lacking in virtue and it gets to the point where it's hard to tell the good people from the bad. Hell, are there any good people? It's all about money, sex and v******e and either you're a victim or a predator. It's a place where everyone has flaws or dark secrets that they will do anything to keep hidden. Some dark element in the past or present that won't.