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I ll go with you, Falken said, placing a gentle hand on her back. She heard the
low growls rumbling in his chest, but didn t bother stopping him. If not for Pax, she
wouldn t care what he said or did to these rude, stuck-up allegedly high-class
Vampires.
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When they reached their guest room, Felina kicked off her shoes, tore off her
dress and summoned her inner wolf. Growling, she sprouted her gleaming black pelt
and felt her claws elongate.
I knew we shouldn t have gone to dinner, she snarled. I don t know if I m
more furious or embarrassed.
Embarrassed about what? Falken demanded, also tearing off his clothes.
They re the ignorant assholes, not us.
If Pax has spent his life among these kind of people, no wonder he s lonely.
I like Pax. I really do, but I can t take his friends, Falken admitted.
You think those are his friends? She narrowed her eyes and growled again.
Even he knows they re not his friends. I just don t know how he can play along with
them, even for business.
He s done a lot of good for wildlife. Maybe he thinks it s worth sucking up, no
pun intended.
His little Vampire joke diffused her anger a bit and she smiled, shaking her head.
It s not his fault or ours. We re just from two different worlds.
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Burning with rage, Pax watched Felina and Falken leave the table. How dare
guests in his house treat other guests -- in particular ones he hoped would become his
mates -- in such a despicable manner? If not for the botanical center, he would have
thrown the Millards out on their asses.
Excuse me please, Pax stated and left the table, intending to check on Felina.
She had looked so upset and he couldn t help feeling guilty. He should have realized
that some Vampires, in particular ones of royal blood, still refused to admit that wolves
were their equals and not just fit to be their guardians and hunters. He had run into
similar prejudice among certain upper-class wolves as well. It seemed no matter how
far their world progressed, some people would still never get along.
Pax, Darius said and followed him to the door. I must speak to you.
In a moment.
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Now, the man stated sharply.
Fine. This way.
Pax and Darius stepped into the parlor where Pax shut the door for privacy.
What is the problem, Darius?
Usually I wouldn t interfere in your personal life, but under the circumstances I
must intervene on behalf of Lady Altah. As the sire to her heir, you must uphold a
certain image in the Vampire community. This affair with these common wolves
is& inappropriate.
Now Pax was burning mad. Though he remained outwardly calm, his hands
trembled and fangs ached in primitive Vampiric rage.
Darius must have sensed the extent of his fury because he backed away and said
in a softer voice, Of course I don t believe there is anything wrong with common
wolves, but think about how such an affair would affect your child.
My child is to be raised in Lady Altah s household where one of her own
protectors is from a common bloodline.
That s& different. Don t hold my duties against me. I must consider the welfare
of Lady Altah and her child. A Vampire such as yourself and common wolves simply
should not mix.
You ve come for your regular meeting, as agreed in my contract. You have
spoken your piece. Now I expect you to leave my house. Immediately.
Darius expression turned glacial and he curled his lip. Lady Altah will not be
pleased and she has legal means to strike against you. You ll do well to remember that,
Pax.
The advisor turned and swept out of the room.
Pax stood for a moment, collecting himself. He closed his eyes and sighed
deeply. This night certainly hadn t gone as planned.
He walked to Felina and Falken s room and knocked on the door.
Come in, Falken called.
Stepping inside, Pax noticed the wolves had packed their bags.
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You re leaving? he demanded. Why? I assure you what happened tonight
won t happen again.
You can t promise that, Felina said.
Felina, I know you re upset, Pax placed his hands on her shoulders, but not
all Vampires are like them. I ve asked Darius to leave and the Millards will also be
going soon.
It s not just them, she said, shaking her head.
Hey. Falken placed a hand on Pax s shoulder. The men glanced at each other.
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