“Yes, after you carry my child in your womb.” Josh stroked Valerie’s hair.
“But, why?”
“It is for your protection. As a vampire, of course, you will be stronger. But the timing, it was the Highest One’s order.”
Valerie sighed. “Again, confusing order.”
“I agree. The Highest One’s orders and plans are not always reasonable. Sometimes I wonder if the Highest One truly ordered that. But then, maybe the Highest One had something in mind that I couldn’t understand, at least for now.”
“So, since you won’t force me against my will, what and how will you do to make it happen?”
Josh took a deep breath. “Before that, we need to discuss it first. Do you mind if one day I will change you into a vampire?”
Valerie didn’t answer. Her stare was wandering elsewhere but to Josh’s eyes. “I need to th
