Palmer leaned back against the swing with a soft sigh. "Wow, that was a lot. So the vampire wanted Maci to be her mate?"
"Yeah. At least that's what she said."
"Do vampires usually lie about that?"
"Some do, some don't. Depends on the vampire, I suppose."
"Are all ancient vampires so... vicious?" Palmer asked.
Bailey shrugged his shoulders. "Honestly, I have no idea. There isn't much known about ancient vampires."
Palmer was silent as he considered something. "If there are ancient vampires, does that mean there are ancient werewolves?"
Bailey chuckled, shaking his head. "No. While werewolves may live a little longer, for the most part, we have the same lifespan as humans."
"Well, that's a relief." Palmer leaned over to kiss Bailey on the cheek. "I feel selfish for thinking this, bu
