14
Chelsey
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“Oh, my God, you’re a vampire, too?” gasped Melody, stiffening up.
He inhaled deeply, relishing in the scent of her blood. “Yes. I’m... sorry to disappoint you. Your blood... it’s so fresh. So tantalizing.”
Her eyes widened. “What?”
He stared into her eyes. “I need it.”
“Okay,” she whispered, her pupils dilating.
“No! Don’t you dare touch her!” I snapped, glaring at him. “You’re supposed to protect and serve us. Not yourself!”
He smiled. “I wish it was that easy,” he said, grabbing the metal divider. He began bending it apart. “But that’s the way the cookie sometimes crumbles.”
“Melody, snap out of it,” I said, shaking her.
She didn’t respond.
I grabbed her by the cheeks and turned her head toward me. “This monster wants to suck your damn blood, Melody. Dra
