Mariana watched the king’s lip tip up into a smile as he ran his tongue over his fangs in a very seductive manner causing Mariana’s heart to skip a bit. “What is your condition my lord?” Mariana said in a calm voice trying to calm her throbbing heart. He moved towards her gracefully and elegantly like a panther in the dark who was careful not to alert its prey, he stopped just when he was an inch away from her they were literally sharing the same breath as the king’s dark eyes bore into hers. Mariana swallowed the lump in her throat unable to look away from the king’s captivating eyes. Her pulse was a mess now as she tried to patiently wait for the man’s response. The silence was charged and heavy as Alexander regarded her in an unblinking stare and as usual she couldn’t read what was

