Allegra woke up slowly, reluctantly. She was immediately aware of where she was, but she feared being pulled out of bed. That would probably lead to having to leave the room. Surely, no one expected them to actually be active the day after their wedding day. “I know you're awake, pet,” came Vladislav’s gruff voice in her ear. “Why does it sound like you’re just waking up as well?” Allegra questioned as she rolled herself onto her husband’s chest. “What happened to vampires not needing to sleep?” “We do not need to sleep, but much like eating, we can do so if we wish.” She reached over his chest to press her lips against his own. “I guess that means I know what it’s like to actually wake up next to me. Last time, you spent the entire night ogling me. I could feel it in my dreams. “You

