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I JUMPED UP AND MOVED away. “What...what happened to you?”
He smiled grimly. “What do you think happened?”
“Are you a...vampire?”
He stared ahead, looking lost. “I don’t know what I am. I haven’t fed on anyone’s blood or anything. But, I’m also not disgusted by the idea.”
I stared at his face. It was paler than usual, but now hauntingly beautiful. He’d always been nice looking before but whatever had changed him now emphasized everything I’d loved about his features. I had an incredible urge to touch his cheek, but was a little frightened of what he’d do.
“How did this happen?” I asked.
“After Ethan went after us, and the truck flipped, I pulled you out of the cab. It was then that prick decided to strike.”
My eyes widened. “He really attacked you?”
“Yes. Your admirer, or whate
